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Family Program

Celebrate the Art of Ben Shahn: "The People's Painter"

Author Reading and Family Art Workshop

Sep. 21, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Exhibition Galleries

Ages 7 and up

Celebrate the powerful art of Ben Shahn. Author Cynthia Levinson shares excerpts from her award winning children’s book, The People’s Painter, which explores how Ben Shahn’s childhood sparked his passion for social justice and influenced his art throughout his life. Discover highlights of the artist’s work in the exhibition Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity with curator Laura Katzman and create a watercolor accordion book inspired by Shahn’s work.

Tickets: $18 Adult; $14 Adult Jewish Museum Family Members

Children are free. Includes Museum Admission.

 

Book Cover "The People's Painter" by Cynthia Levinson