My artwork "Mem" is featured in the "Holy Sparks" exhibition, opening November 7th at the UCLA Hillel, Los Angeles, at 7-9 pm, program at 8 pm.

Artists on Antisemitism II Exhibition

The Hyams Museum of Judaica in collaboration with 81 Leonard Gallery and Jewish Art Salon is proud to present Artists on Antisemitism II, a survey of Jewish artists’ responses to the current global surge of antisemitism.

The “Artists on Antisemitism” exhibition in the news

Artists on Antisemitism exhibition in NYC: Yona Verwer’s Star Amulet resembles both an oversized star of David necklace and an armor shield. Though loaded with the history of needing protection, the wearable work invites one to step into their own strength.

Forward Article on the Genesis Exhibition ….”A groundbreaking exhibit”

Genesis: The Beginning of Creativity; An Interfaith, Intercultural, Three Venue Event in New York City.

Tzedek Boxes: Justice Shall You Pursue - exhibition at the Heller Museum

Excited to be a curator at Kolture, the first-of-its-kind digital hub for Jewish arts and culture.

One Nation exhibition at the Heller Museum, NYC, features my “Stanton St. Amulet”

Thrilled to be quoted in the CANVAS Compendium, AND be a grant recipient (for the Jewish Art Salon).

“SIVAN” will be on view at the Stanton Street Projects, NYC, December 15-April 2, 2023

My artwork “Caute – Spinoza” is on view at the Jada Art Fair Miami Art Week, on South Beach near Fontainebleau at the Miami Beach JCC. This painting examines Dutch Sephardic philosopher Spinoza’s complex legacy.

The Center for Interfaith Cooperation (CIC) is hosting the exhibition in partnership with Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, JCC Indianapolis, the Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, and The Braid.

One driving force behind JAS is its president, Yona Verwer, who creates atmospheric, evocative artworks in a variety of media.

2 Minute video of the exhibition PAUSE at the 81 Leonard Gallery in NYC.

Four of my artworks in the exhibition PAUSE at 81 Leonard Gallery, NYC.

Urim & Tumim in two NYC events this week

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