by Lonnie Firestone | Nov 17, 2022 | Compendium
By Lonnie Firestone The American Jewish community has deep connections to the history of American theatre. Starting in the late 19th century, Jewish immigrants—largely Ashkenazi Jews with roots in the Yiddish theatre—made an indelible mark as performers,...
by Lonnie Firestone | Mar 30, 2022 | Compendium
This week, we continue our series on CANVAS grantees by delving into the Jewish Book Council (JBC), a unique organization indefatigably promoting Jewish authors and their work. As well as piquing your interest in JBC, we hope it inspires you to buy some...
by Lonnie Firestone | Jan 26, 2022 | Compendium
Bonny Nahmias, Maayan Sol, 2021. Archival pigment print, 19 ¾” x 27 ½”. Photo: Jorge Buchmann. The name “Asylum Arts” draws inspiration from safe, nurturing spaces. In its creation, founder and director Rebecca Guber envisioned “a shelter for artists,” a welcoming...
by Lonnie Firestone | Nov 24, 2021 | Compendium
The financial life of an artist is rife with irregularities. One bountiful month may be followed by a season of drought. A project that demands arduous work may offer “exposure” rather than earnings; a commercial venture may be lucrative but artistically...
by Lonnie Firestone | Oct 20, 2021 | Compendium
In 1904, The Jewish Museum—the first American museum dedicated entirely to Jewish art, history, and culture—opened its doors in New York City. It’s difficult to say exactly how many have opened (and closed) since then. What we do know is that the network of...
