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Judi & Allan Schuman
Museum Gallery

Our season will include both virtual and in person programs. The following programs will be in person at the Levis JCC Sandler Center (unless otherwise noted). To view our virtual programming, click here.

Proudly presenting exhibitions of work by local, national, and international artists as well as lectures and classes.

To inquire about exhibiting at our Gallery, please click here for an application.

If you need assistance purchasing tickets or membership, call the Box Office at 561-558-2520.

LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER | 561-558-2520
JUDI & ALLAN SCHUMAN MUSEUM GALLERY | 561-558-2504
21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton, FL

*Important: please note that when arriving to our campus for evening and Sunday events, you must use the 95th Avenue S. entrance
(off of Glades Road between Lyons Road and 441).


Gallery Art Exhibitions

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday during events

All exhibitions and opening events are free and open to the public. RSVP requested to 561-558-2520 for each Opening Reception.

WITVA (Women In The Visual Arts) presents MUSE

Opening Reception:
Sunday, October 20, 1:00 pm
Exhibition runs through November 27
This annual juried mixed media exhibition spotlights artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, collage, prints and jewelry. WITVA is an all-volunteer 501(c) (3) organization with the mission to support women artists in South Florida.

Hues, Optics & Texture: An Exploration in Fiber and Glass
Andrea Huffman, Leslie J. Klein, and Adrienne Geffen

Opening Reception:
Thursday, December 12, 2:00 pm
Exhibition runs through January 22


• Connected Threads: Exploring Florida’s Environment through Fabric

Andrea Huffman, Fiber Artist
Andrea Hufman is intrigued with the interdependence in the natural world as well as its relationship to humanity. She creates works of art on fabric to connect viewers to her personal observations and experiences with Florida’s environment. She combines fine art and craft traditions such as dyeing, drawing, painting, printmaking, and digital imagery, enhanced with machine and hand stitching. Through this process she hopes to inspire a deeper appreciation of our connectedness to the environment and preserve its beauty.

• Inheritance and Presence: Spirituality in Fiber
Leslie J. Klein
Inheritance and Presence: Spirituality in Fiber seeks to suspend time’s notion of past and present. This exhibit in fiber and fabric pays tribute to those who went before – in layers of texture, ancient symbols, and contemporary garb – concepts timeless in their mythical and historical repetition. The artist incorporates fabric stitching and construction, airbrush, painting, silkscreen, yarns, photo-transfer, embellishments and found objects in the creation of each piece.

• Adrienne Geffen
Adrienne is an experienced artist currently working on pieces of translucent art, merging color and texture through the use of glass, weathered stone and shell. Her work reflects nature, the global environment, and various elements of design, inspired by the organic beauty of the ocean and beach, as well as vivid memories of time spent living in Israel.

Lew Lautin, Artist/Photographer &
The Mosaic Project: A Call to Artists

Opening Reception:
Thursday, February 13, 2:00 pm
Exhibitions run through March 28

• Remnants
Lew Lautin is an award-winning artist, photographer, and videographer. The exhibit tells the story of a Jewish family’s immigration, growth, and a full-circle cycle of artistic creation. The exhibit begins with Lew’s current artistic focus: the restoration and preservation of historic family photos and documents and the metamorphosis of the history into expressions of photographic fine art. After a successful career in real estate it was his creative instincts that inspired him throughout his life to capture the beauty and emotion around him to share his vision with others. At the age of 12, his father gave him a second-hand Zeiss Icon 35mm camera. Upon processing his first film, Lautin was hooked.

• The Mosaic Project…A Call to Artists
A community-wide exhibition/event, where all artists young and old can display their artwork in a museum/gallery setting. All artwork is to be donated to the Judi & Allan Schuman Gallery and will go on sale the last week of the exhibition. Each piece of art will sell for $25. Submission guidelines: Artists may submit up to 5 pieces of artwork. All to be 6 inches x 6 inches x 1.5 inches deep on a canvas. 

Rules: The Judi & Allan Schuman Gallery reserves the right to reject artwork that is deemed inappropriate. Artists agree that the Judi & Allan Schuman Gallery can use images of their work for event promotions. In addition, the Schuman gallery is not responsible for any damage or stolen art. No hanging device, hooks, or cables on the back of the canvases. 3D pieces cannot exceed 6 inches x 6 inches x 4 inches total dimension. All mediums are accepted: paint, prints, pastels, charcoal, pencil, photography, collage, fiber art; etc. No wet paint or unsealed pastels/charcoals. Any medium that meets the guidelines is acceptable. Artists may submit pieces as part of a series however, each piece must work as a standalone as buyers are free to choose which piece to purchase. A full series might not be purchased or may not all be displayed.

Dates & Deadlines: In person delivery and/or receipt of shipped work from January 27 to 29 from 10:00 - 3:00 pm. And January 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Email Susana Flaum at susanaf@levisjcc.org for more information.

• Special Event Artwork Sales Day:
Sunday March 23, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Sales will continue throughout the week until closing day March 28

Art Tours

The Bunker Art Space
followed by a private tour of Bruce Gendelman’s studio

Friday, January 17
Depart Sandler Center at 9:00 am and return at 4:00 pm
The Bunker Art Space followed by a private tour of Bruce Gendelman’s studio
We will stop at West Palm Beach’s CityPlace where you can enjoy lunch on your own. Founded in 2017 by renowned art collector, Beth Rudin DeWoody. The Bunker showcases her extensive collection of contemporary art by both well-known and emerging artists. DeWoody has amassed a truly unique collection of hundreds of works of art. Bruce Gendelman is an American artist who was raised in the generation of post-war-children, absorbing the whispers and prayers of his parents and grandparents about family lost, the birth of the State of Israel and the hope for a strong Jewish people. His body of work has been the focus of solo exhibitions in many prestigious museums and is in the permanent collections of Yad Vashem, The Holocaust Memorial Center, and the Ross.
$155 includes bus transportation, entrance fees, guided tours, water, and snacks.

The Frank Art Gallery and Studio 18 Art Complex
(Pembroke Pines) plus a tour the Art Gallery
at The Posnack Jewish Community Center (Davie)

We will stop at Pembroke Gardens where you can enjoy lunch on your own. The Frank Art Gallery is a contemporary gallery highlighting multidisciplinary exhibitions that foster connections, facilitate collaborations, and initiate cultural exchange. We will see the exhibition Ebb and Flow: Exploring the Womanhood Continuum, a curated collection of visual arts, literature, performances, and interactive installations. Each piece carefully selected to challenge the taboo, advocate for self-agency, and address the often unspoken issues facing women today. We will continue our day at Studio 18 Art Complex. This art complex is a leading center for emerging and mid-career artists offering 18 well-equipped studios. In the afternoon, we will visit the art gallery at the Posnack Jewish Community Center to view the work of multi-media artist, Judith Schwab.
$155 includes bus transportation, entrance fees, guided tours, water, and snacks.

Art Workshops

Monday, December 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Textile Transformation Workshop with Andrea Huffman
Participants will create three richly patterned fabrics while learning a modified version of traditional batik. A variety of batik techniques and stencils will be used to create beautiful and unique pieces of textile art. Completed pieces can be displayed as works of art, used to wrap gifts, challah covers or throw pillows.
$80 All materials will be provided.

Friday, January 24, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Collage Workshop…Create Art Pieces and Enter in the Mosaic Project Exhibition
with Andrea Huffman

This workshop is for anyone wanting to participate in the Mosaic Project exhibition at the Judi & Allan Schuman Gallery February show. This fun and inspirational workshop will make you into an instant gallery artist. Art pieces to be donated to the Gallery. After a brief discussion about color and composition, participants will create mixed media collage works by incorporating a variety of items, paints, color, and texture onto 6 X 6 canvases. Participants are invited to bring stamps, mementos etc. to incorporate into the collage.
$10, all materials included

Session 1: Friday, February 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 2: Friday, March 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Digital Art Photography: From Faded to Fabulous with Lew Lautin

Session 1: For this two-hour lecture/concept workshop, participants will be invited to bring one or two family photos. Several will be chosen to demonstrate both the restoration techniques as well as the metamorphosis to fine art. Mr. Lautin will demonstrate projecting his computer display onto a large screen to provide both live work in progress demo as well as prepared slides with instructions. Participants will learn how to restore vintage and damaged photos using digital photography software. Participants will receive a copy of the full slide presentation with instructions.
Session 2: Working together with Mr. Lautin you will create a personal piece of art based on multi-generational family photos. You will receive a restored piece of art to be cherished for generations. Participants should bring 6 to 8 family multi-generational photographs.
Session 1: $65; Session 2: $120
Both sessions: $150


Fridays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 15, January 31, or February 21
Beautifully Backwards with Lori Charnow
Participants will pre-select a glass piece to work on in a collaborative, workshop style class. They will learn techniques including brushstrokes and color layering and blending which are key in reverse painting and working on glass. Lori Charnow, artist and founder of Living Art by Leah, creates traditional Jewish ceremonial items such as Shabbat candleholders, mezuzahs, Kiddush cups; as well as serving and display items for everyday use. Participants are to pre-select a mezuzah, rectangle tray or 9” plate at the time of registration.
$70 per workshop, includes instructions and all materials

Mondays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Silk Scarves and Glass Fusing Workshops with Wendy Cohen
• December 9 or March 3: Glass Fusing Made Easy
Learn about the glass fusing process, and create your very own unique pieces. Discover how to cut, shape, layer and embellish designs using different types of glass.
• January 13: Dyed Silk Scarves
Quick, easy and fun. Create your own beautiful wearable silk scarf using a special tissue paper dying technique.
• February 10 or March 24: Glass Dish
This contemporary fusing method involves stacking or layering assorted colors of glass to create unique and beautiful patterns on your selected small dish. No experience necessary.
$65 per workshop, includes instructions and all materials

Monday, January 6, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Paper Flower Workshop with Debbie Heilborn
Learn the art of making paper flowers. Participants will choose a color kit with instructions to include 2 flower templates and 2 leaf templates. Enough supplies provided to make 2-3 flowers in class and 2 at home.
$50 per workshop, includes instruction and supplies

Pottery Classes

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing

Come make mugs, serving dishes, wall art, planters and more! Learn techniques from our experienced instructors Cynthia Zmetronak and Samantha Booth. All levels welcome! The program consists of four three-hour classes in September and October and six three-hour classes starting in November. The final class of each session will be supervised open studio time. Clay is available for purchase. Additional $30 supply fee per person. The pottery studio has two kilns, wheels, slab roller and an extruder.

Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm
September 23 - October 14 (4 weeks)
October 28 - December 2 (6 weeks)
January 6 - February 24 (6 weeks) No class 1/20 and 2/17
March 3 - April 7 (6 weeks)

Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm
September 3-24 (4 weeks)
October 1-22 (4 weeks)
October 29 - December 10 (6 weeks) No class 11/12
January 7 - February 11 (6 weeks)
February 18 - March 25 (6 weeks)

Thursdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm
September 5-26 (4 weeks)
October 9, 16, 23, 30 (4 weeks)*
October 31 - December 12 (6 weeks) No class 11/28
January 9 - February 13 (6 weeks)
February 20 - March 27 (6 weeks)
*Please note that all classes in this Session that starts on October 9 will be on Wednesdays, due to the Jewish Holiday dates.

There are NO make-ups, credits, refunds or rescheduling for missed classes or studio time. 

Rates for four-week Sessions: Members: $185, Non-members: $200
Rates for six-week Sessions: Members: $320, Non-members: $350

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