Exhibitions & News

2012 Exhibits

Song of the Land, January 20 – May 31, 2012, Hebrew Union College-Institute of Religion, 3077 University Avenue- Los Angeles, California.  Jewish Women’s Artists Nework (JWAN) a special interest group within the Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA) annual national exhibition explores the contemporary isues of protecting and sustaining the Earth. Ruth Weisberg, former chair of the Art Department and Dean of the Roski School of Art at the University of Southern California selected 44 works of 206 submitted entries and will contribute an essay to the exhibition catalogue. Exhibition in “The Mercaz”. Hours:  Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm and Fri. 9am-3pm Closed Saturday and Sunday. Also closed for Jewish and national holidays. For further information 213-765-2106. (Image: "Divide the Waters" - mixed media detail)

The Joy of Judaism: The Art of Flora Rosefsky, December 7,2011-February 12,2012 , The Rosenzweig Gallery at Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC.  A solo show of paper cutout and mixed-media collage with work illustrating Torah and other Jewish text. Also included are drawings expressing personal reflections from the artist’s Jewish heritage. Hours:  Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm and Fri. 9am-3pm, For other hours or information, www.JudeaReform.org  Part of the proceeds to benefit Judea Reform Congregation.
(Image: “Dance” from the Tradition Series, drawing)

COLLAGE with Mixed-media Materials: Rituals and Shelter & Sanctuary,  August 5 - through the 2011/2012 academic year, Marcus Hillel Center at Emory University, 732 Gatewood  Road, NE, Atlanta, GA. A solo show inspired by Judaic text as well as from personal memories of Rosefsky’s family and Jewish life-cycle traditions.

The gallery exhibition, “Rituals”, manifests ways Jewish festivals, holidays and events are expressed.  In the Ray’s Bistro area, the work reflects a recurring theme of “Shelter & Sanctuary”, with many works focusing on the fall Festival of Sukkot. Marcus Hillel Center hours:  Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am –6 pm, Fridays 9am -4pm. Closed Sat./Sun. Open on weekends for activities and special events. See calendar.  www.emoryhillel.org 404-963-2548.  Goodfriend Grill open for Glatt Kosher meals at Ray’s Bistro, located at the Marcus Hillel Center. Limited parking. Note parking at the nearby Emory Clinic can be validated when dining at Ray’s Bistro. Part of the proceeds from purchases  will benefit Hillel at Emory University.
(Image: “Hanukkah” from the Ritual Series, collage)

2011 Exhibits

“Little Things Mean a Lot”, The Swan Coach House Gallery, November 17, 2011-to January 7,,2012 3130 Slaton Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Opening reception: Thursday, Nov. 17th 6-8pm. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am -4pm ,Closed Sundays and Mondays. www.swancoachhouse.com 404-261-0636 A holiday show and sale of over 300 small works of art in all mediums by Georgia artists. Artists are asked to create at least two works that are no larger than 8”in any direction. As one writer noted in a past blog review in “Atlanta Homes Lifestyles”, the small works last year included “intimate images with moderate price tags”.
(Image: Disentangled no.3 collage)

27th Annual Juried Exhibit, presented by the National Collage Society available globally online for one year starting on November 1, 2011. Jurors: Ellen Rudolph, MA Art History, Case Western Reserve University, Curator of Exhibits, Akron Art Museum, Akron, Ohio; Clare Murray Adams, MFA, Vermont College, Professor of Art, Malone University, Canton, Ohio; Del Rey Loven, BFA, MFA, Professor of Art, Meyers School of Art, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.
(image: Disentangled no. I collage)

 

COLLAGE & PAPER CUTOUTS: The Art of Flora Rosefsky, Octotber 17-November 28,2011.  The Athletic Club – Northeast. 1515 Sheridan Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. Artists Reception, Thursday, November 3, 2011  6-8pm. Hours:  M-F  5am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 8am-8pm. Check website for holiday hours. www.athleticclubnortheast.com Part of the proceeds to benefit Vets for Pet Rescue – Atlanta.
(Image: BICYCLIST from the Athlete Series)

The American Guild of Judaic Art: Southern States Membership Exhibition, September 1-November 20,2011 , The Rosenzweig Gallery at Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC. Twenty-one AGJA artists from  six southern states exhibit a wide range of work from hand-crafted ritual items to fine art work including collage, painting, altered books and mixed-media assemblage. Meet the Artists Reception, Sunday, September 18, 2011, 2-4pm Hours:  Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm and Fri. 9am-3pm, For other hours or information, www.JudeaReform.org 
(Image: “Divide the Waters” – mixed-media detail)

ENDANGERED SPECIES: Found Paper, June 4-August 13, 2011 presented by the Atlanta Collage Society at The ART STATION, 5384 Manor Drive – in historic Stone Mountain Village, GA 30083. Opening reception: June 4th 7-9pm. Gallery hours Mon.-Fri. 10m -5pm. Sat; 10am-3pm. (Monday openings – summer only) Show curator: ACS Mentor Artist, John Morse. Awards judge: Melanie Bugg, former director of Matre Gallery and current owner and director of Maxwell Gallery, Atlanta. Rosefsky’s work was selected for the Golden’s Award.
(image: Disentangled 2)

 

Earthwards Coalition II: “Our Priceless Planet”, March 4-April 29,2011, City Plaza Galllery,2nd floor, Binghamton City Hall, 38 Hawley St. Binghamton, NY. Presented by Gaia Grrrls, an ad hoc group of activist women artists from Binghamton. A show designed to reflect a deep respect and connection for the earth and all of creation. Opening reception March 4th 6-9pm. Gallery hours Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm.
Image: “Songs of Praise: Bird No. 14"

Songs of Praise, April 7-June 15, 2011. A solo show at Central Congregational United Church of Christ. (CCUCC) 2676 Clairmont Rd. NE, Atlanta-.Artist Talk & Discussion, “Flora Rosefsky’s Art: Inspired by Ancient Text”, followed by a “meet and greet” in the Commons. Sunday, May 8, 2011 9:45-10:45am On exhibit, a collage series of imaginative birds in flight. Gallery hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am -3:00pm , Sun. –after worship service hours,. 404-633-4505
(image “Songs of Praise: Bird No. 9"

From Conception: Art in Process, April 3-30,2011. Atlanta Central Public Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square – Atlanta. A group show sponsored by the pARTicular women artists (pwa), a group of like-minded friends, many whom are teaching artists. Show focuses on process, revealing how artists deveiop ideas. Artist Reception Thurs. April 7 as part of Atlanta’s “First Thursday Art Walk” venue. Additional retrospective tribute exhibition for pwa friend and artist colleague, Patricia Hetzler, of blessed memory. Gallery hours: Mon. – Thurs.. 9am -9pm , Fridays 9am -6pm, Sat. and Sun. 12noon -6pm 404-730-1745.
Image: “Personal Sanctuary”

Brainstorm, Nov. 28, 2010 – Jan. 28, 2011, WCA-GA member’s curated exhibition, Atlanta Central Library Gallery, One Margaret Mitchell Square- Atlanta Member’s show of artists from the Women’s Caucus of Art-GA chapter. Artist reception Dec. 2,from 6-8pm as part of Atlanta’s “First Thursday Art Walk” venue.

Brainstorm II, Feb. 11-March 28,2011,WCA-GA member’s curated exhibition, Upstairs Art Space, 49 South Trade St., Tryon, NC. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm. 828-859-2828
Image – Work it Out

Collage: A Cut Above, presented by the Atlanta Collage Society, Jan. 20– Feb. 24, 2011, The Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech University, 349 Ferst Dr. NW- Atlanta. 90 ACS works incorporated artist statements and process text panels that accompanied each work.Opening reception, January 20, 6-8pm Rosefsky’s work “Caregiving III” received the juror’s second place award. Galleries open during Ferst Center performances and by appointment, 404-894-2787. Image: “Caregiving III”

Sanctuaries in Time, Jan.18-March 1, 2011, The Kraft Center for Jewish Life at Columbia/Barnard University, 606 W. 115th St. New York, NY. National juried exhibit presented by JWAN, Jewish Women’s Artist Network, a special interest group within WCA, Women’s Caucus for Art. Juror: Maya Balakirsky Katz, Touro College, New York. Artist reception February 10, 2011 5:30-7pm Gallery hours Mon.-Thurs. 9-5pm and Fridays 9-4pm.
image: “Personal Sanctuary"

 

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Past Exhibits

2010 Exhibits

“Hand to Hand: Witnessing the War in Iraq”, October 8-November 20,2010, The Chaffee Arts Center, Rutland, Vermont. 16 South Main St. Rutland, VT Opening Reception October 8, 2010. (802) 775-0356 Gallery hours: Wed. through Sat. 10-5, Sunday 12noon -4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Image: Hand to Hand: April 28-May 3, 2008

Artists participating in this show use gloves as an art piece, each representing a day and news story since the Iraq war began. The show has traveled to several other museums or galleries such as The Corridor Gallery, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Western Kentucky University- Bowling Green, KY. Curator: Cecilia Kane-Atlanta. http://www.handtohandproject.com/

 

Worthmore’s Group Show” in participation with  (Atlanta Gallery Association)  AGA City Wide Art Night, August 21 – October 1, 2010, Worthmore Jewelers, 117 E. Court Square – Decatur, GA 30030. Opening  Reception – Saturday, August 21, 2010, 6-9pm. Regular Hours Open To The Public: Wed. through Sat. 11am – 7pm Sundays 12noon – 5pm. 404-370-3979 Also check out the  Decatur Book Festival Sept. 3-5 in downtown Decatur!

 Image: “Family Portrait”

Reading Between The Lines, July 12-September 20,, 2010, The Art Institute of Atlanta – Decatur Gallery, One West  Court Square, Suite 110, Decatur, GA 30030. Featuring artists from the community with The Sycamore Gallery Gallery & Studio Artists. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-7pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am -3pm.
Also check out the Decatur Book Festival Sept. 3-5 in downtown Decatur!

Image: “Skhakh II”

 

Cost of War Art Show, June 4 - July 30, 2010, City Hall Plaza Gallery at Binghamton City Hall, 2nd floor, Hawley Street Binghamton, NY 13901. Regional and national artists will show their interpretation of the many costs of war. Opening Reception –June 4, 2010 – 6-9 PM. Entertainment includes Rose Husted and Expressive Drumming, poetry reading and a presentation by Artists for Peace and World Harmony Initiative based in Harlem, NY. Second artist reception, July 2, 2010, 6-9 PM. Gallery Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9AM-5PM. 

Image: LIMBS

For more information, Barbara Kane Lewis, bkanelewis@gmail.com  (607) 648-8621

EarthStewards Coalition Art Show: Artists Respond to Drilling The Marcellus Shale, February 5-March 5, 2010, City Plaza Gallery at Binghamton City Hall, 2nd floor, Hawley Street – Binghamton, NY 13901. Opening Reception -February 5, 2010 – 6-9 PM, Gallery Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9AM – 5PM Exhibition continues to SUNY Cortland Memorial Library – Cortland, NY April 4-28,2010. http://www2.cortland.edu/news/detail.dot?id=211003 Following Cortland, the exhibition travels to the SeenUnseen Gallery, 77 Main Street-Oneonta, NY May 7-29,2010. Opening reception May 7th from 6-8PM.

Image: The Chemicals are Safe

Atlanta Collage Society show "Collage At The Q", December 10, 2009 - February 20, 2010. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green Street NE, Gainesville, GA 30501. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm; Sat.-10am -4-pm; Sun. 1-4pm. Closed occasionally for private receptions. Contact office for special holiday hours. Tel: 770-536-2575- Opening reception: Thursday, December 10.

Image: Songs of Praise

 

2009 Exhibits

WCA-GA sponsored show, “Echo: Variations on a Theme”, September 13-November 15,2009. Meredith College, Rotunda Gallery in Johnson Hall, 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm; Sat.-Sun. 2-5pm  Tel: 919-760-8332– Reception: Sunday, September 13, 2-4pm. Juror: Ann Roth, gallery director and Meredith College adjunct faculty member.  The exhibition provides “opportunities to explore and elaborate on the endless possibilities of a specific idea or theme as it unfolds and develops in the artist’s mind”.

Image: “60” – one of five collages from the “Life Chapter” series  

 

 

25th Annual Juried National Collage Society Exhibit,
November 6 – December 31, 2009.
Mason Murer Fine Art. 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324  
Preview Party: Friday, November 6   from 7:00-10:00PM. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:00AM -5:00PM. Tel: (404) 879-1500. Jurors: Alexandra Nicholis, Curator, Massilion Art Museum, Ohio and Adjunct Professor at Walsh University; Christopher Pekoc, Lecturer in Drawing, Case Western Reserve University; George Schroeder, Emeritus Professor of Art, Hiram College, Ohio. Judging the NCS show to award prizes: Danielle Avram, Curatorial Assistant of Photography & Modern and Contemporary Art – The High Museum of Art, Atlanta and independent curator.

Image: Personal Sanctuary 48x48" Tablecloth Mixed Media

Sycamore Gallery Studio Artists show, "Every Day Is A Holiday!",
Opening Sunday, December 6, 2009;
2-5pm Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios, 120 Sycamore Place - Decatur, GA 30030. Gallery hours by appointment. Contact Sylvia Cross 404-377-7747

Image: "Light A Candle"

 

 

“Hand to Hand: Witnessing the War in Iraq”, October 5-28, 2009; The Corridor Gallery, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Western Kentucky University- Bowling Green, KY. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri.  8:00am – 4:30pm. 270-745-3944. Closing Reception: Oct. 28 at 5:30pm. Over 150 artists are participating in this show, using gloves as an art piece, each representing a day and news story since the Iraq war began. Curator: Cecilia Kane-Atlanta. http://www.handtohandproject.com/ Image: Hand to Hand: April 28-May 3, 2008

Atlanta Collage Society, “Collage: The ART of Recycling”, October 26- November 22, 2009.
Georgia Perimeter Collage – Dunwoody Campus -
Learning Resource Center Gallery (Library)
2100 Womack Road – Dunwoody, GA.
Opening Reception – October 28th 5-7PM. GPC 678-891-3556. Library open hours – Mon. – Thurs. 7:45AM -10PM; Fri, 7:45PM -5PM, Sat. 10-3, Sun. 2-6, (closed Nov. 25-28) Directions to GPC

Image: “Family Portrait”

EMPHEMERAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Collage & Assemblage Show by Flora Rosefsky

November 7 through November 15, 2009
Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios          
120 Sycamore Place – Decatur, GA 30303

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 2009 
5:00-9:00PM
Artist Talk – 8:00PM

Image: "Shelter" 15 x 15 Mixed Media

Gallery Hours: Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13, 14 and 15, 1:00-6:00pm or by appointment     404-377-7747,  404-633-7896

Using items such as muffin tins, U.S. Navy metal mess trays and tablecloth (circa 1940), Rosefsky uses these found objects as support for paper, fabric cutouts and in some cases, pen and ink drawings. Boxes of ephemera, often called “worthless treasures” by her father-in-law of blessed memory, provide most of the stamps, photos and letters used in her work.

 

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association presents an Atlanta Collage Society Show, June 20-July 20, 2009. Richard Low Evans Gallery-420 West Main St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm; Sat.10am -3pm.706-632-2144. Artist’s Reception, Saturday, June 27, 6:00-8:00pm. The gallery is the historic courtroom of the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (The Art Center). The exhibition will show “an interesting, fun, free art form that allows for creative expression using many materials” that use the art of collage.

Image: BIRD # 12 from the FLIGHT Series of 15

Women’s Caucus for Art–GA Group Show “ Earthly Structures”, March 30-May 29, 2009. Fulton County Public Library Gallery, 1 Martha Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303. . Gallery hours: Mon. – Thurs.. 9:00am -9:00am , Fridays 9:00am -6:00pm, Sat. and Sun. –12noon -6:00pm 404-730-1745. Opening reception, Sunday, April 2, 6:00-8:00pm. A First Thursday Art Walk venue.  www.wcaga.org/Exhibitions.html
 
 Image: This is your invoice.Do not destroy.

 

Solo show, “ RITUALS: from Jewish Tradition”, mixed-media collage series. January 6 – March 1, 2009. Central Congregational United Church of Christ.  (CCUCC) 2676 Clairmont Rd. NE, Atlanta- 30329. Gallery hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am -3:00pm , Sun. –after worship service hours,. 404-633-4505.”Meet the Artist” reception, Sunday, January 18th, 12:15-1:15pm

 

Image: Hanukkah

 

Southeast Region WCA Members juried show, "Occupation Artist" at the Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery, Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. January 23 – February 21, 2009. Juror: Lisa Alembik, Director of the Agnes Scott College Dalton Gallery in Decatur, GA.  WCA-GA requested submissions that would showcase artists who believe that "their work is a necessity as their sense of self is merged with the power of the process."  Clinton, SC is located between Greenville and Columbia, SC. Gallery hours daily, noon – 5pm while college is in session. Telephone: 864-833-8635  www.presby.edu/cep/gallery.html
(Image: Skhakh II )

2008 Exhibits

Hand to Hand traveling exhibition "An artistic community dialog" Curator and artist Cecilia Kane of Atlanta started her first glove on the 20th of March 2003 with a headline about the previous day’s incursion of the Iraqi war. Today over 100 artists, including Rosefsky, are now collaborating with her in a meaningful and powerful traveling exhibition. www.handtohandproject.com Carol Hill Studio in Agoura Hills, CA July-2008 GASP Gallery  362-4 Boylston St. – Brookline, MA 02445 – fall 2008 www.g-a-s-p.net

Solo Show – Shelter & Sanctuary
The Temple Gallery
Located on the second floor of
The Pythagoras Masonic Temple Building
108 East Ponce de Leon Avenue on the Square in  
Decatur, GA 30030
April 3 – June 5, 2008
Exhibition sponsored by The DeKalb Council for the Arts
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 3, 2008 – 6:00-9:00PM
Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm
Decatur Art Walk – 5 -9PM  May 23, 2008
404-371-8826 www.dcarts.org

Image: Work it out 15x15" mixed media

 

The Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina presents its 6th annual juried show, "L’Chaim…To Life", at The Rosenzweig Gallery, Judea Reform Congregation – 1933 W. Cornwallis Road –Durham, NC from April 10-June 19, 2008. Opening reception – Saturday, May 3, 2008 – 7:30pm.
Juror: Kimerly Rorschach,PhD – Director of The Nasher Museum at Duke University. For directions, gallery hours or more information: www.jhfnc.org  919-668-5839

(image: L’Dor V’Dor – From Generation to Generation)

 

WCA-GA presents  EARTH: A Microcosm  at the Ferst Center Gallery at Georgia Tech,
March 7-29, 2008 – Juror: Mara Adamitz Scrupe
The Ferst Center for the Arts – 349 Ferst Drive NW – Atlanta 30332. Because of nearby construction- for alternate routes: www.14thstreetbridge.com or call for directions: 404-894-2787
Gallery hours: Tues. – Thurs. 11am -1pm and during performances
Opening reception, Thursday, March 7, 2008 – 6-9PM with artist talks
WCA-GA sponsored reception and program, "The Artist and The Environment",  with panel discussions open to the public –Sunday, March 9 from 1-6pm
For more information: www.wcaga.org Go to "Newsletter" for the February issue
(image: Sukkot from the Ritual Series)

 

JWAN National Juried Exhibition – February 21-April 27, 2008
(JWAN -Jewish Women Artist’s Network- a group within WCA – Women’s Caucus for Art)

"In the Beginning" at The Women’s Museum: An Affiliate Museum of the Smithsonian

Juror: Joan Davidow - Director of the Dallas Center for Contemporary Art

The Women’s Museum hours: Tues.-Sun. Noon-5pm, closed Mondays
3800 Parry Avenue – Dallas, Texas 75226 – (214) 915-0860

Opening Receptions: Thurs. evening, Feb. 21 for museum patrons and Sunday afternoon, Feb. 24 for the public, as part of the WCA conference day of events that includes a roundtable discussion on "Art and Connectivity".

 

Solo Show – Works on Paper: Cutouts by Flora Rosefsky
Alfred and Adele Davis Academy (accredited Reform Jewish Day School)
Cultural Arts Pavilion
8105 Roberts Drive – Atlanta 30350
November 12, 2007 – February 28, 2008
In conjunction with the show: artist residency November 12-15, 2007
(image: from new "Ritual Series" Tu B’Shevat Traditions (Planting New Trees) )

 

 

Invitational show – Little Things Mean A Lot 
Swan Coach House Gallery
3130 Slaton Drive – Atlanta 30305
November 15, 2007-January 12, 2008
Opening Reception – Thursday November 15 6-8pm
Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat. 10am -4pm
404-266-2636
All artwork in this show can be no larger than 8" in either direction.
(image: "Be Thankful You Can See ")

 

2007 Exhibits

8th Annual WCA-GA Members Exhibition (Women’s Caucus for Art)    
The Art Station Art Gallery
Curated by Jon Goldstein
5384 Manor Drive -  Historic Stone Mountain Village, 30083
November 10 - December 30, 2007
Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 10 – 7-9pm
Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am -5pm, Sat. 10am – 3pm
770-469-1105
(image: Bird # 9)

Juried show - Sukkat Shalom: A Shelter of Peace
Juror: Ilene Berman
Central Reform Synagogue – 5020 Waterman – St. Louis, MO 63108
September 29 – December 1, 2007
Hours: Monday – Friday, regular business hours; Sat. 8:30am -1:30pm; Sun. call for hours
314-361-1564
(image: "This is your invoice. Do not destroy.)

 

Inventory Studio Sale
original work and Giclee prints by Flora Rosefsky, framed and unframed                
Thursday – November 8, 2007   2:00pm – 9:00pm
(or by appointment – 404-213-6498)
At The Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios
120 Sycamore Place – Decatur, GA 30030
(image: " High Spirits")

 

Artist Reception –  The Artwork of Flora Rosefsky
BORDER’S Book Stores – Knoxville, TN
Sunday – November 3, 2007 12nnon-2:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm
Sponsored by The Jewish Alliance of Knoxville in conjunction with celebrating Jewish Book Month
(image: "House Blessings" from the cutouts series)

 

Particular Women Artists group show - Current View   
Atlanta Public Library Art Gallery
One Margaret Mitchell Square- Atlanta
October 4-26, 2007
(image -" Family Portrait" from Ephemera series)

 

Wordsmith Books exhibit through September 3, 2007.
Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 7:00 PM Wordsmiths Books – Artist Reception Event. Wordsmith Books: 141 E. Trinity Place – Decatur, Ga 30030 (corner of Church Street) Tel:  (404) 378-7166. Free parking behind this historic white marble building, which was the former U.S. Post office for Decatur.

Inspired by her personal heritage, experiences of spirituality, and nature, Flora creates images that are both universal and intimate. Her work often explores written text that is rich with metaphor and spiritual symbolism. The results reveal a dreamlike visual language that is uniquely her own. Her series of "birds" currently hangs in our reading room

Jewish Women’s Artist Network Invitational.
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley –
5202 Shalom Way, South Bend, Indiana.
Opening reception, April 22nd. Show dates: April 22 – June 14, 2007 Gallery hours during regular open hours of the Jewish Federation. www.jfedsjv.org (514) 233-1164

 

Constructed Images: The Art of Collage, Swan Coach House Gallery, 3130 Slaton Drive, NW.
The style of work in this exhibition ranges from figurative to abstract and consists of work composed primarily of found materials rather than paintings with some collaged elements.
May 3 - June 16, 2007. Opening Reception: Thursday, May 3,6 to 8pm.
Open tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; 404/266.2636

 

Jewish Women's Artist Network 2007 national juried exhibition, "words within" at The Kraft Center at Columbia University, 606 West 115th Street, New York,NY 10025 (212) 851-5111
Artist Reception: Sunday - February 18, 2007, 3:30pm (during the WCA (Women's Caucus for Art) annual national conference)
Show dates: February 12 - March 28, 2007. Juror and catalogue essayist, Laura Kruger - Director of the Gallery/Museum at Hebrew Union College, New York. Following the exhibition in New York, this juried JWAN show will travel to The Rubin Gallery at Boston University, April 12-June 30, 2007.

Two person show, "Shalom & Salaam: Sharing Our Traditions" The Art of Flora Rosefsky & Helen Zughaib. Flora Rosefsky creates mixed media collages, inspired by her Jewish heritage and Helen Zughaib, a native of Lebanon, works in gouache reflecting influences of both Middle Eastern and American cultures. at The Art Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Historic Stone Mountain Village, Ga 30083. Artist Reception - Saturday, April 21, 2007 5:30-7:30pm Gallery Hours: Tues. - Fridays 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm. Show dates: March 23 - May 20, 2007. (770) 469-1105 www.artstation.org

Decatur Artist Studio Tour – Saturday, March 3, 2007  4:00-9:00pm
Meet Flora in her studio and see her artwork.

Photography by Tom Meyer

A fascinating and diverse roster of artists living and/or working in the Decatur areas agreed to open each of their studios to the public for this unique event, the Decatur Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 4:00 – 9:00pm.

In similar fashion to home tours, ticket holders visit the studios at their leisure, enjoy refreshments and chat with artists. Artwork is available for purchase from the artists. Among the studios and artists participating are The Sycamore Place Gallery and Studios with artist Flora Rosefsky as well as other studio artists at that location. Tickets are $15 and are available at Seventeen Steps, 235 Ponce De Leon Place, Decatur, and Intown Hardware, 1404 Scott Blvd., Decatur. On the day of the tour, tickets will be sold at the artists’ studios.  
All of the proceeds go to support and further the arts at Decatur High. studiotour@comcast.net

ART PAPERS 8th Annual Art Auction, Saturday, February 3, 2007 - 7:00-10:00PM at Mason Murer Fine Arts, 199 Armour Drive-Atlanta, Ga 30324. The auction has become one of Atlanta's most popular art events, attracting over 2,500 collectors, curators, and art patrons. Flora Rosefsky returns as one of over 400 renowned and emerging local, national, and international artists to participate in this popular Atlanta arts event. The silent auction benefits the ongoing programs and publication of ART PAPERS. Cost is $20 in advance online or $30 at the door that includes delicious catered food from area restaurants and music from local djs. www.artpapers.org.

 

Winter 2006

Solo show, "Songs of Praise", mixed media collage works on paper at Temple Kehillat Chaim, 1145 Green Street - Roswell, GA 30075
Opening Artist Reception - Sunday, Nov. 12, 7:00-9:30pm
Show dates: November 12, 2006 - January 10, 2007
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10-4; Fridays 10-3 www.kehillatchaim.org
(image: Bird II)

 

Invitational show, "Old Testament Expressions", works on paper at Mercer University - Brown Art Gallery at the Swilley Library.
3001 Mercer University Drive - Atlanta 30341. Opening reception - Mon. Dec. 4, 4-6pm
Show dates: November 16 - December 16,2006
Hours: Swilley Library hours - Mon.-Thurs. 7:30-10, Fri. 7:30-8, Sat. 9-6; Sun. 1-9 www.swilley.mercer.edu/about/artexhibit.asp

Invitational show of Works on Paper at The Striar Jewish Community Center, Perkins Gallery -445 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
Show dates: November 20 - December 28, 2006
The art show is in conjunction with The Striar JCC's annual Jewish Book Festival. www.striarjcc.org

 

Fall 2006

Some Restrictions Apply, WCA-GA Shorter College Juried Exhibit, September 28 through October 28, 2006
Panel Discussion at Opening Reception on September 28 - 5:00-7:00pm. Gallery Hours Monday through Friday, 9am -5pm.
Shorter College Arnold Art Gallery - 315 Shorter Avenue- Rome, GA 30165. (706) 291-2121 www.shorter.edu

 

"Tzedakah: The Art of Giving" - An invitational exhibition and sale that is part of The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta's Centennial Celebration Project at The Breman Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW - Atlanta; August 18 - October 22, 2006. Opening Night Pre-Exhibition Dessert Reception, Thursday, August 17, 2006, 7:00-8:30pm. The exhibition is inspired by the Jewish tradition of tzeduiah-righteousness or justice. More than seventy culturally and religiously diverse artists were asked to interpret the universal spirit of giving. For more information, call 678-222-3700 Visit www.thebreman.org.

 

Summer 2006

Turnout - The Georgia Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art 2006 Annual Member's Exhibit featuring over 45 works of art in various media. Opening Reception, Friday-July 21, 7-9pm, Exhibit Dates: July 21-September 10, 2006. The Defoor Centre - 1710 Defoor Avenue NW- Atlanta 30318. (404) 591-3809 www.defoorcentre.com

The ATL-CD-ART SHOW, a Group Exhibition where artwork had to be created on the surface of a CD disc. 3TEN HAUSTUDIO - Opening Reception Friday, July 14, 2006 during the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll .

Exhibition dates: July 14-August 12,2006.
3TEN HAUSTUDIO - 310 Peters Street, SW - Atlanta, GA 30313
tel: 404-524-6541 www.haustudio.com
Part of the proceeds will benefit Heifer International www.heifer.org

 

Spring 2006

Solo Exhibition "Songs of Praise", genema gallery at ChristChurch Presbyterian in Atlanta, March 19-April 23, 2006. Series of mixed media collages.

Artist Reception with selected singing performances on Saturday, April 22, 7:00-9:00pm. Gallery hours: Sundays 12noon-1:00pm and by appointment. genema gallery, 81 Peachtree Park Drive (off Peachtree, across from Bennett Street) 404-605-0505

Winter 2006

The Jewish Women Artists Network and Hebrew College National Juried Exhibition: "L'Dor V'Dor": From Generation to Generation - January 30 - March 11, 2006. Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Road, Newton, MA; Members of the Women's Caucus for Art National Conference will have the opportunity of viewing the show and attending a panel discussion during the WCA bus tour on Monday, February 20th. Rosefsky's selected artwork is a mixed media ephemera collage, "Draw Me: Portraits of Grandpa 1." Juror: curator and artist, Deborah Davidson who teaches at The Art Institute of Boston and is a curator for Boston's New Center for Arts and Culture.

ART PAPERS 7th Annual Art Auction, Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 7:00-10:00PM at Mason Murer Fine Arts, 199 Armour Drive-Atlanta. The auction has become one of Atlanta's most popular art events, attracting over 2,500 collectors, curators, and art patrons. As a result of the event's success, only invited artists will be able to participate this year. For gallery information and directions: www.masonmurer.com. To learn more about ART PAPERS and the auction, www.artpapers.org.

Rabbi Arnold Goodman Institute Winter Lecture Series at Ahavath Achim Congregation; "The Jewish Art of Flora Rosefsky: Roots of Inspiration and Creativity; Sunday, February 12, 2006; 11:00AM -12:30PM; Rosefsky as a featured speaker with slide show and selected artwork on display. "; 600 Peachtree Battle Avenue, NW, Atlanta www.aasynagogue.org

 

Moriah All Judaic Art & Jewelry Fair, Moriah Congregation - Deerfield, Illinois - February 18-20,2006 - Saturday evening, February 18 following Shabbat; Sunday, February 19, from 10:00AM -5:00PM; Monday, February 20, 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Selected 50 artists in a juried show www.moriahcong.org.

 

Fall 2005

National Collage Society 21st Annual Juried Exhibit
November 19 - January 14, 2006.
Opening Reception, Sunday, November 20th from 2:00-4:00pm.
The Butler Institute of American Art, Salem Branch - Salem, Ohio.
Jurors: Henry Adams, PhD, Chairman, Department of Art History, Case Western Reserve University, Martin Ball, Art Professor, Kent State University, and Christopher Pekoc, Drawing Lecturer, Collage Artist, Case Western Reserve University
National Collage Society

 

Fall 2005

Flight: Songs of Praise No. 15
Mixed Media Collage, 2005

Jac (Jewish arts + culture of Atlanta)
First Festival of Lights & Latkes, "Silent Auction"
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Preview Party: 5:30PM -7:00PM, Silent Auction: 7:00-9:00PM
Park Tavern in Piedmont Park - Atlanta www.jacatlanta.org

Spring 2005

ARTIST'S STUDIO TOUR, October 1, 2005 7:00-9:00PM at The Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios. Hours at other studios on the tour are from 4:00-9:00PM. See the work of studio artists Flora Rosefsky, Suzy Shultz and others. The Decatur High School Cultural Arts Committee is sponsoring this fund-raising event that features several artists at work in their Decatur studios. Proceeds will benefit cultural arts programs at Decatur High School. Advance tickets $12 and $15 at the door. For more information about all the participating artists, their studio addresses, and how to purchase tickets - www.decaturartrsalliance.org/dcc_studiotour.html

 

October 2005 DELTA Corporate Gallery - Atlanta;
Solo Show - "Flight."
This solo show is at the DT Gallery, also known as the Delta Technology Gallery in Atlanta, GA and is located in the corporate headquarters of DELTA Airlines in the A3 building, open to the public by appointment only.

 

TIME HAS WINGS. Flora Rosefsky - solo show
Ephemera Collage and Mixed-Media Works on Paper
April 16-May 25, 2005
The Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios
120 Sycamore Place - Decatur, GA 30033
OPENING RECEPTION - Saturday, April 16, 2005
7:00-10:00PM
Artist's Dialogue with Sylvia Cross - 8:00PM
Folk Music by Atlanta Songwriter and Singer - Kathy Reed
Special Gallery Hours: Friday and Saturdays - 5:00 -7:00PM
or by appointment- 404-352-5938
(Directions: around the corner from the Greyhound Bus Station, off of
Commerce Drive in Decatur. Across the street from Carpe Diem Restaurant and the Ice Lofts Condominiums. Or go to www.mapquest.com)

Jewish Women's Artists Network (JWAN)
presents a selected group exhibition on
"Tikkun OIam: Healing the World" at the
Makor Gallery, Makor/Steinhardt Center of the 92nd Y,
35 West 67th Street, New York, NY
April 14 - May 15, 2005.
Opening Reception, Thursday April 14, 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Also featuring works by Malka Zeldis who will give an artist slide presentation on Thursday, April 28th at 7:00pm.
Curated by Robin Schatell, Anat Litwin and Karin Luner. The JWAN network is part of the Women's Caucus of Art.
MAKOR Gallery: (212) 601-1000.

Jewish Women's Artists Network (JWAN) National Juried Exhibition - "Tikkun Olam: To Repair the World" Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) 5342 Tilly Mill Road - Dunwoody, GA - Main Street Gallery - January 12 - March 28, 2005 Regular MJCCA open hours. www.atlantajcc.org WCA "Gallery Tour" at the MJCCA - February 15, 2005 - 2:30-3:30pm

Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) National Juried Exhibition - " Gender in Motion" 3TEN Hautstudio - 310 Peters Street in the Castlebury Hill District of Atlanta. Opening Reception -Monday- February 14, 2005 - 6:00-10:00pm. Exhibition runs through March 15. Juror: Emma Amos - www.nationalwca.com. During February 15-20, Gallery hours: 12noon - 6:00pm and then by appointment. Diane Hause - www.haustudio.com (404) 524-6541 - haustudio@earthlink.net

pARTicular Women Artists Group Exhibition
John Marlor Arts Center Ð Milledgeville, GA
April 2-29, 2005
Opening Reception Ð April 3, 2005 Ð 2:00-4:00PM

Temple Kehillat Chaim, 1145 Green Street- Roswell, GA "A Community Embracing Torah": overlay stained glass window above the sanctuary ark, 8'x9' in three panels and 8 additional windows depicting the celebration of Jewish Festivals and Holidays throughout the year; design by Flora Rosefsky. http://www.kehillatchaim.org/

Click the photo for more on this stained glass window.

Click here to see the other 8 windows.

Winter 2005

CARE Silent Auction - donor participant- Art and Silent Auction to benefit CARE: The International Relief Agency, Thursday - January 20, 2005 5:30-8:30PM, 621 North Avenue NE Building E - Atlanta, GA

 

Art Papers Auction
Saturday - February 5, 2005 - 7:00-10:00PM
Preview Night: Friday, February 4 - 5:30 -9:30PM
Mason Murer Fine Art - 199-B Armour Drive, Atlanta-GA 30324
Tickets: $15 on line www.artpapers.org or $20 at the door
Proceeds of the silent auction benefits ART PAPERS.

Past Shows

Fall 2004

One woman show at Temple Kehillat Chaim, Roswell, GA, "Jewish Celebrations: Works on Paper and Sukkah Banners" - November 7-December 15, 2004

pARTicular women artists: NEW WORK, a members show at The Georgia Heritage Center in Talullah Falls, Georgia. September 21 - November 13. Artist's Reception: Saturday, October 2, 2004, 1:00-3:00PM.

Columbia Theological Seminary at The Harrington Center - Decatur, GA - Juried Exhibiton, ELECTION. October 1-November 15, 2004.
Opening Reception - Sunday, October 10 - 3:00-5:00PM

Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University - Sukkah Art Project - a juried exhibition of five artists who created original 3x4' panels that were "inspired to fuse art, text and ritual together". Reception in the Sukkah - October 4, 2004. Brandeis University - Waltham, MA Flora's sukkah art theme is "Skhakh".

Summer 2004

INFUSION - 4th Annual WCA-GA (Women's Caucus of Artists - Georgia Chapter) Members Exhibition, The Forum at the Defoor Centre (located near Howell Mill Road and I-75). June 18 through July 30, 2004. Artist's Reception: Friday, June 18, 2004 from 7:00-10:00PM .

Spring 2004

FLORA ROSEFSKY: WORKS ON PAPER - The ART Station - Manor Drive, Stone Mountain Village. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10am -5pm & Saturday, 10am -3pm. April 8 - May 23, 2004. (770)469-1105 www.artstation.org

JEWISH CELEBRATIONS, solo exhibition of mixed media and collage works on paper- genema gallery at ChristChurch Presybterian - 81 Peachtree Park Drive (off Peachtree, across from Bennett Street) Atlanta. Gallery hours: 12noon -1pm on Sundays or by appointment. March 27-April 25, 2004. (404)605-0505 www.genemagallery.com

Fall 2003

RELEASING THE DOVE, The Fine Family Art Gallery at The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, Dunwoody-GA. Selected invitational show by three Atlanta artists-Miriam Karp, Ethan Levy and Flora Rosefsky. October 15 - December 31, 2003 Galery hours: Sun. 1-6pm, Tues, Wed. & Thurs. 1-9pm (770)395-2614.