Scenes from the Geezer Gallery!

Welcome to the Geezer Gallery!

Bobbie Kramer pours Ambacht Beer samples....yum!

A happy crowd!

A portrait of Marcia Wilson by Susan Kuznitsky

Fabric Sculpted Vase by Laurie Fendel

Esther Liberman's beaded works in the Gallery window

Susan Kuznitsky : Demo and Classes!

A CLASSY Class!

Celebration of ART was a big success!

Where to start? It was just beautiful, so many people worked on this show, so many friends and family members helped out, so many artists showed work with such diversity, such beautiful live music. Ro working behind the scenes and out in front, to keep everything running smoothly.

Thank-you to EVERYONE who helped today, and over the past many months. And thank-you to our wonderful supportive customers!


-Tired Mama Esther



Picture above: Susan Kuznitsky painted an amazing portrait of David Fuks (Executive Director of Cedar Sinai Park) while art show attendees watched.

Susan Kuznitzky

The old song says "If a picture paints a thousand words, then why can't I paint you?"

SUSAN KUZNITSKY's portraits do paint you! .....if you are the one posing for a portrait. Well known across the country for her fantastic art work, Susan is a hard working member of ORA.

We are so excited about a NEW event this year: visitors to Susan's booth will find her doing a demonstration from noon-2pm at ORA's Celebration of Art '11. David Fuks, CEO of Cedar Sinai Park will be sitting for the portrait! (That's David below this text!)

Of course she'll have landscapes and other paintings available for sale as well!

In this blog entry we will let Susan's pictures paint the THOUSAND WORDS...... and if you commission her, she will paint YOU!

Celebration of Art '11- October 30th 10:30 am-4:30 pm

MJCC

6651 SW CAPITOL HWY

Portland, Oregon

All ORA, all the time

Have you seen our beautiful exhibit at Neveh Shalom yet? It's a good excuse to attend Friday night services. Come see a lovely compilation of works by Laura Fendel, Sabina Wohlfeiler, and Susan Kuznitzky.

And while you're there, go through the doors toward Stampfer Chapel to see the beautiful portrait of Rabbi and Goldie Stampfer that Susan Kuznitzky painted and donated to the synagogue.

Rabbis Isaak and Greenstein are warmly embracing this exibit program, and are working on a program of "Grand Openings" for our future installments. Yes, there will be a better name, and they will take place on the second Friday of the month. Stay tuned for more information. We are grateful to have such a warm welcome!

ORA Exhibits All Year Long!!

Following the success of our recent exhibit at Congregation Neveh Shalom, ORA artists will be featured in a permanent, rotating series of exhibits there, starting in January.The first of these exhibits will feature three artists: Laura Joy Fendel, Susan Kuznitsky, and Sabina Wohlfeiler. You will see their beautiful work in the glass display cases in the foyer leading to the Sanctuary.

Every few months, we will mount a new exhibit. In April, our exhibit will feature a sampling of all of our members' art work.

Our hope is to kick off each new exhibit at Neveh Shalom's monthly First-Friday Shabbat Service. The first one will take place on Friday evening, January 7, 2011. Services begin at 6:15 pm.

Come join us in celebrating art, community, and Shabbat!


Congregation Neveh Shalom
2800 SW Peaceful Way
Portland, Oregon 97239
503.246.8831

Susan Kuznitsky: Portraits, Landscapes and more

ORA member Susan Kuznitsky has a beautiful website: http://www.studiointhewoodsnw.com/

but to see her work in person is to appreciate her talent!

Susan will have several new paintings and prints. Her work is stunning. She recently painted a beautiful portrait of Rabbi Joshua Stampfer and his wife Goldie Stampfer. You too can commission a personalized piece of art!

Come to the J.....see Susan....and the other artists.

Location, date and times are listed below in the other postings.