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JEWISH ART SALON INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 861716595 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A19 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · jewishartsalon.org
revenue
$40K
expenses
$40K
net assets
$7K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DIALOG AND SHARED EXPERIENCES BETWEEN ARTISTS AND SCHOLARS. TO FUNCTION AS A VITAL RESOURCE, AUTHORITY AND PLATFORM FOR THE GLOBAL ART COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TO PROMOTE A SYNTHESIS BETWEEN LEADING THINKERS AND MAKERS AND SEE OPPORTUNITES TO ADVANCE NEW CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE FIELD.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jewish Art Salon is a New York-based nonprofit organization that serves as a platform and resource for Jewish artists and scholars. It promotes dialogue and shared experiences among artists, curators, and cultural institutions globally. The organization supports the Jewish art community through calls for art, exhibitions, fellowships, grants, and studio opportunities.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Anolic Family Art Awards
Recognition and support initiative for emerging and established Jewish artists through competitive awards.
Call for Art – ArtistsStandWithIsrael
International solidarity project inviting artists to submit work in support of Israel.
Jewish Art Salon Open Studios
Platform for artists to present work and engage in critique, particularly focused on themes like antisemitism.
Mark Podwal Prize
Annual award recognizing excellence in Jewish art, named after the renowned artist Dr. Mark Podwal.
Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography
Prestigious photography award and exhibition opportunity for Jewish photographers.
Pardes Arts & Culture Fellowship
Fellowship program supporting Jewish artists and cultural practitioners in Jerusalem and New York.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
    • Facilitate artist participation and submissions
      Provides member artists opportunities to submit work for exhibitions and events, issues open calls for art submissions on themes such as antisemitism, censorship, and solidarity with Israel, and supports the inclusion of original Haggadah art and writings. Also refers artists to museums, curators, and collectors based on project needs.
    • Organize and host art exhibitions and events
      Organizes and hosts art exhibitions and events globally, featuring contemporary Jewish artists and scholars, including themed exhibitions such as "Artists on Antisemitism," "Genesis – The Beginning of Creativity," and participation in the Jerusalem Biennale. The organization has hosted over 100 exhibitions and events, reaching approximately 12,000 individuals in 2024.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Maintain virtual and community engagement programs
      Continues community engagement through virtual art critiques, online open studio series, and special events such as Shabbat dinners and bagel brunches for members and Jewish women leaders in the arts, particularly during and beyond the pandemic.
  • Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Support artist professional development and visibility
      Builds capacity within the Jewish art community by assisting artists in publishing their work in print and online media, including major Jewish and art-focused publications, and advising or founding programs and organizations that support persecuted and marginalized art.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$40K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$40K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$7K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • JOEL SILVERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • RONIT LEVIN DELGADO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 104

Who they work with

  • ACA Galleries Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon in New York.
  • Aleph Institute Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
  • Aleph Institute Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon.
  • Amen Institute Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
  • Amstelkerk Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on exhibitions and events in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • Amstelkerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on exhibitions and events.
  • Anne Frank Center USA Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon in New York.
  • Art Kibbutz Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
  • Art Kibbutz Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon.
  • Bayit Partner — Partnered to seek art for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur liturgical texts
  • Bernard Heller Museum Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on exhibitions and events.
  • Bible Museum Partner — Collaborated on a call for art submissions for an exhibition in Washington, DC
  • Bluma Gross Partner — Member of the 2025 Online Programs Committee.
  • B’chol Lashon Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
  • B’chol Lashon Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon.
  • CANVAS Funder — Provides support through a network grant.
  • CANVAS Funder — Provides support to the Jewish Art Salon through a network grant.
  • CANVAS Partner — Supports the Jewish Art Salon.
  • CARAVAN Arts Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
  • CARAVAN Arts Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon.
  • COJECO NY Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
  • Central Booking Gallery Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon in New York.
  • Chana Wiesenthal Elias Partner — Member of the 2025 Online Programs Committee.
  • Charter Oak Cultural Center Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
  • Charter Oak Cultural Center Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon.
  • Charter Oak Cultural Center Partner — Presented Jerusalem Between Heaven and Earth exhibition
  • Cheselyn Amato Partner — Video recording editor for the Jewish Art Salon.
  • Cleveland Museum of Art Partner — Partnered to promote curatorial opportunities for artists
  • Columbia / Barnard Kraft Center Partner — Hosted a Jewish Art Salon roundtable discussion on Jewish narrative painting.
  • Columbia / Barnard Kraft Center Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Art Salon on collaborative initiatives.
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strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Art as Activism Against Antisemitism
    methodology: art-as-activism
    By centering curated exhibitions and artistic solidarity campaigns on antisemitism and marginalized voices, the organization promotes social awareness and cultural resilience because artistic expression mobilizes public discourse and counters erasure.
  • Cultural Dialogue Through Curated Art
    methodology: cultural_dialogue_through_art
    By using curated art exhibitions and public programs to engage artists, scholars, and diverse audiences, the organization fosters global cultural and interfaith dialogue because art serves as a shared language that transcends religious and cultural boundaries.
  • Network-Building for Jewish Visual Arts
    methodology: network-building
    By fostering interdisciplinary and cross-border connections among Jewish artists, curators, and scholars, the organization advances the creation and study of contemporary Jewish visual culture because sustained professional networks increase visibility, collaboration, and field development.