Families
Family Event: Author Reading, Kids Art Workshop, and Curator Tour
Celebrate the Art of Ben Shahn: "The People's Painter"
Sep. 21, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Scheuer Auditorium, Exhibition Galleries
Ages 7 and up
Join us for an exciting Ben Shahn-themed morning event for families at the Jewish Museum! Create a watercolor accordion book inspired by Shahn’s work, enjoy a reading from author Cynthia Levinson sharing excerpts from her award-winning children’s book The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art, and discover highlights from the current exhibition, Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity with curator Laura Katzman.
Cynthia Levinson will be signing her books later in the program that will be available to purchase.
Tickets: $18 Adult; $14 Adult Jewish Museum Family Members
Children are free. Includes Museum Admission.
Cynthia Levinson, Book cover of "The People's Painter"
