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The St. Paul JCC Gallery Walk

Come and explore the interior walls of the St. Paul JCC. You will see they are covered by thought and discussion provoking pieces. All exhibits at the center are free and open to the public.

St. Paul JCC: A Showcase for Community Artists

On Display in the St. Paul JCC Gallery Walk
March 3rd through April 19
In the Studio:
Works by artist Paula Leiter Pergament


The artwork of Paula Leiter Pergament celebrates nature's primal energy and life-spirit. Making use of organic forms and natural materials, her pieces often resemble Native American or Inuit artifacts and ritual objects. "I was aware Paula's work had a sacred quality, but it really crystallized for me when I visited her studio," said JCC Cultural Arts Director, Jeffrey Richman. "Her space really blew my mind. I was not prepared for the way that visit would affect me."

Paula Leiter Pergament

Paulas studio, a loft in the Rossmor Building on the edge of downtown St. Paul, is in many ways what you might expect. Broad windows flood the room with natural light, huge tables feature vast arrays of supplies, giant lighted shelves hold ceramic sculptures, charcoal drawings are tacked to the walls, and layers of framed works line the edges. "I had seen many of these pieces in photos," said Richman, "but in the studio, Paula's work is set amongst an enchanting array of collections: arrangements of rocks, tangles of vines, seed-pods of every imaginable shape, dried and curled orange rinds—baskets and baskets filled with natural treasures and found objects. The place is packed at once, natural history museum, flea market, and fine art gallery."

"The combination of Paula's collections set amongst her crafted work was so inspiring. I felt as though I was convening with Mother Nature herself, and I had a field day taking pictures. Everything was so beautiful. So we agreed to display photos of the creative space along with the artist’s work, and make a show from this intersection. I left Paula’s studio reinvigorated and filled with a renewed appreciation for the powerful and positive role that artists play in a community."


Gallery Tour: The Studio of Paula Leiter Pergament

Wednesday, March 24, 7:30pm-9:00 pm.

Join the artist for a cup of tea in her studio. Browse the collections, hear from the artist, and talk about what inspires you.
Group is limited to 8.
Reserve by calling the JCC front desk.

For more information or to exhibit your work contact:
Jeffrey Richman, Jewish Cultural Arts Director, at 651-255-4752.