This new organization is seeking out other Jewish artists in Colorado. "The word is spreading about the Colorado Jewish Artists Guild. There are so many talented Jewish artists hidden in the nooks and crannies of Colorado we would like to find them and have them join us," says Carol Racklin Siegel, founder. "Reaching out into the community and seeking artists is now a main goal of the group. There are so many talented Jewish artists who we want to know about this group and get involved. Since this group is still in the formation process, if you are aware of any Colorado Jewish artists, please pass their names and email addresses back to us so that we can include them," said Arel Mishory, founder.

This group will be inclusive of Jewish artists living throughout the state of Colorado who work in any medium. The purpose of this artists' group is to create opportunities to market and exhibit their artwork, to create public awareness, to educate potential collectors, and be responsive to the needs of its artist members.

There are very ambitious plans in the works for future programs. If you are interested in obtaining information about the group or becoming a member, please contact Barbara Cohen at glittery@iwbyte.com. If you have further questions, contact Ellen Premack at the Mizel Museum at 303-394-9993 x1.

The Colorado Jewish Artists Guild is an artist-centered, membership-driven organization that fosters communication, promotes the art of its members and creates interaction among Colorado Jewish artists. The purpose of this artist organization is:

• To connect with other museums and cultural institutions
• To network and meet new artists
• To create venues for exhibitions
• To create opportunity for sales and marketing
• To encourage emerging artists

Goals

• The guild will arrange educational workshops, lectures, seminars and outreach programs for the purpose of inspiring its artists.
• The guild will provide a forum for an exchange of ideas or professional critique group
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• The guild will have programming committees, which will plan the monthly/annual events.
• The guild will act to increase public awareness and education of Judaic art.

Membership will be inclusive of all Jewish artists but their artwork can reflect Jewish or non-Jewish content. Members must demonstrate a commitment and responsibility to the group. If you live within the Colorado Springs to Fort Collins corridor (including the metro Denver area) you must attend at least 4 meetings annually to be eligible to participate in exhibitions and shows. Artists outside the metro area will be expected to participate in other ways on a case-by-case basis to be eligible to participate in exhibitions and shows. Members will maintain a central policy and decision-making role.

The membership fee is $25.00 annually and must be paid to participate in exhibitions and shows.

Programming

• Annually, this group will potentially create and participate in the following:
• A minimum of one juried exhibition opportunity
• A minimum of one sales opportunity
• A minimum of one social event or meeting
• One visit to view a private collection by invitation
• An opportunity to preview new art materials
• An opportunity to meet patrons
• A marketing/gallery talk on how to market your art
• An Internet marketing program
• Continuing education/lecture programs

Monthly, this group will create and participate in the following:

• Monthly meetings
• Artist’s demonstration/presentation from a group member
• Continue to increase the artist’s database
• Updates/referrals to personal and other web sites
• Artist’s demonstrations from an outside artist

The league was formed in Denver on February 6, 2004.

CONTACT:
Ellen Premack
Mizel Museum Director
303-394-9993 x1