Welcome to the OCJAC!
The Old City Jewish Arts Center is a new, exciting and innovative Jewish art center in Old City. Located in the heart of Old City, the OCJAC features a diversity of Jewish artists from across the region. The OCJAC offers a dynamic gallery featuring the works of Philadelphia's finest Jewish artists, and many other programs.
The center hosts a Jewish Art exhibition which changes each month. In addition, we feature a variety of other activities, including:
- First Friday Shabbos Gallery
- Classes and Workshops
- Musical Programs and Concerts
Visit Us At Our Gallery in the Heart of Old City Philadelphia
119 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(on 3rd Street between Arch and Race Streets)
215-923-1222
Recent Updates
Upcoming Events
Friday Shabbos Art Exhibition
and Buffet Reception,
"Joy Breaks Through All Barriers "
July 4, 2008 from 5-9 pm
"Deborah Schafer's Improv "PAINT XPress", & Baal Shem Tov Band "Al Fresco" Friday July 4th 7:00 PM"
First Friday Shabbos "Joy Breaks Through All Barriers" Art Exhibition features artists; Illustrator, Lecturer Intellectual Heritage, Michael Neff, Award winning Artist, Deborah Schafer, Professional Puppeteer, Mark Segal, and Creator of "Shaloman" comic book series, Award winning Book Illustrator and recipient of Cartoons that Care "Caretoons" Award, Al Wiesner. For more info...
Artist Reception and Workshop:
Sunday, July 13th from 2-4 PM
"Meet the Artists Reception" along with a special workshop with Helen Webber from 3-4 PM is planned.
R.S.V.P. at: 215-923-1222.
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For more information, you can contact us by phone or email