Rimon:
The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council
Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, a program of the Minnesota JCC, is dedicated to building community through the arts by raising the visibility of artists who explore Jewish themes, enhancing Jewish identity through arts and culture, and promoting a collaborative, art-centered Jewish community.
Rimon offers programs such as the Jewish Arts Collective, a membership-based group for artists; the Jewish Artists Directory, a free online resource; and Project Support Grants, providing financial assistance for projects that explore Jewish themes. Rimon fosters connections among artists and audiences, enriching Minnesota’s cultural landscape.
Our Mission
Rimon builds community through the arts by raising the visibility of artists who broadly explore Jewish themes; enhancing Jewish identity through arts and culture; and promoting a collaborative, art-centered Jewish community.
Jewish Arts Collective
The Jewish Arts Collective (JAC) is a community of Jewish artists exploring the intersection of Judaism and contemporary art. Rooted in the legacy of the Jewish Artists’ Laboratory, JAC fosters creative expression through study, dialogue, and collaboration. Launched in September 2024, this year-long membership program offers weekly meetings, monthly study sessions, quarterly arts outings, exhibitions, an annual retreat, and networking opportunities while also hosting community-wide events.
Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, JAC is a program of the Minnesota JCC in partnership with YourJewish, Hineni, and JCreate by TC Jewfolk.
Jewish Artists Directory
Artists are vital to Minnesota’s Jewish culture, and Rimon is committed to elevating their work. This free online directory connects Jewish artists with collaboration and employment opportunities, increasing their visibility across various disciplines, including writing, theater, dance, music, film, architecture, and visual arts. The Jewish Artists Directory showcases the contributions of artists within the Jewish community on a user-friendly, searchable online platform.
Hosted by Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, the Jewish Artists Directory is made possible by a seed grant from the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and funding from the Oren and Sharron Steinfeldt Foundation.
Project Support Grants
The Rimon Arts Fund, made possible by generous community donors, supports projects that explore Jewish themes, enhance Jewish identity, and foster collaboration. Grants of up to $3,000, covering no more than 50% of a project’s budget. Beyond funding, Rimon assists recipients by securing additional support, forming partnerships, providing marketing and outreach, and connecting artists with Jewish institutions and audiences.
Rimon Arts Fund grants are typically awarded two times per year. The next application deadline is July 1, 2025.
Grant Application Forms (COMING SOON)
Karen Or
Keren Or (Ray of Light) is a creative arts contest for Jewish students in grades 7-12, founded in 2004 by Gerald (z”l) and Eileen Siegel (z”l) in memory of their daughter, Karen Siegel-Jacobs. For over 20 years, Karen Or has inspired poetry, photography, and creative prose from students across 16 schools and 13 Twin Cities synagogues, representing diverse Jewish backgrounds.
Over 200 teens have been recognized since the contest’s inception. Winning entries are celebrated at an awards ceremony, exhibited at the Sabes JCC, and featured on Rimon’s social media. Managed by Rimon and funded by the Karen Siegel-Jacobs Fund at the Adath Jeshurun Foundation, Keren Or continues to showcase and celebrate the creativity of Jewish teens.
STAFF
Robyn Awend, Jewish Arts Collective Program Director
952.381.3416 | robyna@minnesotajcc.org
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