When @jewseum reopens again to the public, artists Jose Arias and Leah King will begin their five-month residency. The #COVID19 pandemic led CJM to create this new residency program to help provide studio space for emerging Bay Area artists. The museum’s smaller spaces and the needs of the struggling local arts community were a topic of conversation since the museum first shut down in mid-March 2020. “It became really clear that there was an interesting way to rethink our commitment to artists as a museum in this time,” says Senior Curator Heidi Rabben. “We can do more than just present exhibitions.” Click the link in bio to read more 🎨 #arts #artists #bayareaartists #jewishmuseum