WALTUCH GALLERY EXHIBITS
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades art exhibits are designed to provide local artists with an opportunity to display their work to the community. Interspersed with local artists' shows, are exhibits that bring a taste of new works from around the country and the world. Located on the second floor of the JCC, the Waltuch Gallery exhibits and receptions are free and open to the community.

May 1-28
The Rocky Mountains & Nature
Watercolors by Lori Braverman
Inspired by her love of the Rocky Mountains, Lori Braverman’s dream was to capture the beauty of the mountains, which she loved to photograph on her visits, and to express the beauty she saw in the soft hues and translucent quality that the medium of watercolor allows.
“Much of my work is based on my photographs, and it is always fun and exciting to see what comes through on paper and to see a painting take on a life of its own,” said Lori.
Lori, who passed away in July 2012, has exhibited at the Cresskill Library and at her own hometown library in Tenafly. Her family is proud to be holding this show in her honor and memory.
Meet the Artist Reception: Sunday, May 5, 1-3 pm

June 2-25
Early 20th Century New Jersey and New York
Watercolors by Barry Shiff
Barry received his fine art training from the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. When he moved to New Jersey in 1978, he began painting train stations in rural neighborhoods, where he brought his subjects to life with historical accuracy by using vintage photos and postcards as references.
Barry’s paintings are in the permanent collection of the Easton Historic Society in Easton, Massachusetts and in many libraries, state facilities and private collections. He currently serves on the National Board of Directors at the American Artist Professional League, is treasurer of the Fort Lee Artist Guild, and an active member of the Fort Lee Historical Society. He also finds time to contribute to the Hackensack Art Club, where he is an honorary member, and the Art Center of New Milford. Barry has won numerous awards as an historical painter and has exhibited in juried shows all over New Jersey and New York.
Meet the Artist Reception: Sunday, June 9, 1-3 pm

July 1-28
Poetic Visions
Digital Images by Howard Berelson
This exhibition will feature “poetic” digital images created by Howard Berelson. Howard received his Bachelor of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute, and in a career that spanned over forty years, he transitioned from a children’s book illustrator to printmaker (monoprints) to an artist in residence and finally, as a digital printmaker. For the past 25 years, he has taught for the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Art in Education Program.
Howard has exhibited solo and in group exhibitions in galleries in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Chicago and more. He is a member and President of the Piermont Flywheel Gallery in Piermont NY and a member of Hob’art Gallery in Hoboken NJ. He also exhibits on an online gallery, Caladan Gallery.
Meet the Artist Reception: Sunday, July 14, 1-3 pm

For further information, please contact Stephanie Cangro at 201.408.1411 or by email at scangro@jccotp.org.