The Evva Vale Annual Endowed Art Exhibition and Competition is hosted at The Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) in Long Beach. Established through a gift from the estate of Evva Vale, a former art educator and member of the JCC art committee.

 

🎨Theme: Makom: Creating Holy Space

In Jewish tradition, Makom means “place.” It is also one of the names for God — HaMakom, “The Place.” This dual meaning invites us to consider: What makes a space holy? How do we create sacredness in our homes, our community, our everyday lives?

Makom: Creating Holy Space invites artists to explore the ways physical, emotional, and spiritual spaces become infused with meaning.