The previous evening, a sneak preview will be offered to ticketholders who attend a JCC party to celebrate the opening and honor its past and current presidents. All work displayed at the gallery will either be by Jewish artists or have a Jewish theme. Exhibits likely will rotate every month to six weeks. She hopes to attract both local amateur artists and those whose works are known internationally. The gallery eventually may borrow pieces from other galleries and museums, such as the Judah L. Magnes Museum in Berkeley.
Organizers also hope to attract traveling exhibits of Jewish work.
Other plans for the gallery include art contests for children and adults. Harris would like to display work from the center's preschool and from youth programs at area synagogues. Demonstrations by artists and docent tours also are under discussion. She's currently working on a 10-foot snail in her backyard. The goal is to create a piece that's pretty enough to leave out year-round.