Members of Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum are invited to be the first to view our upcoming special exhibition before it opens to the public! The exhibition will be open to members only from 11:00 - 6:00 pm on Sunday before the public opening.
The exclusive Member's Lounge will feature comic book Trivia with prizes, lecture by comic book expert and author, Warren Bernard, complimentary cookies, 20% off gift shop sales, spotlight talks in the gallery, and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
11:00am - 6:00 pm Viewing of the Exhibition 11:30 am Spotlight Talk with Lauren Hoffman, Curatorial Assistant Noon Jews in Comics Trivia in the Member's Lounge Noon Tour of Ongoing Exhibitions ($5 per person) 1:00 pmThe Super Hero Men's Club of Temple Kal-el Lecture with Warren Bernard 2:00 pm Jews in Comics Trivia in the Member's Lounge 2:30 pm Spotlight Talk with Lauren Hoffman, Curatorial Assistant 3:00 pm Jews in Comics Trivia in the Member's Lounge 4:00 pm Jews in Comics Trivia in the Member's Lounge
Join or become a member for free access to the exhibitions and admittance to the Member's Lounge
Warren Bernard is a comics historian who has lectured on various topics of comics history at the Library of Congress, University of Pennsylvania, The Center for Cartoon Studies and other institutions. His book, Cartoons for Victory, was nominated for the prestigious Eisner Award, his second such nomination. Warren has contributed articles to The Comics Journal, Military History and The Nib, as well as providing research, writing and materials from his collection to over 30 books on the subject. He has helped curate exhibits at the Society of Illustrators, Chicago Historical Society, and Anne Arundel Community College, lending to those exhibitions as well as others. Warren established The Warren Bernard Collection at the Library of Congress, as well as establishing a collection at Columbia University's Butler Library.
JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience looks at the Jewish origins of the development of iconic comic book superheroes beginning in the 1930s-60s. Which superhero had a bar mitzvah? Who crushed a glass at his comic book wedding? Learn about superheroes with Jewish creators, writers, and artists, from Spider-Man to Senorita Rio. Sections on the development of cartoons in Yiddish and in modern Hebrew augment the story. The exhibition includes contemporary graphic novels which explore Jewish themes from Israel to Iraq and back to America. Scenes from local DC-area comic fandom round out the exhibition, welcoming new and old comic enthusiasts into the story. See original copies of rare comic books, get the chance to draw your own comic book page and dress up as your new favorite superhero.
The Jewish Comics Experience (JewCE) comes to the Museum from the Center for Jewish History in New York.
Enter the Member Code on your digital Membership card to register for this free event. For assistance with your member code, please contact Membership and Development Operations Manager, Raven Orlikoff, at membership@capitaljewishmuseum.org or 202-525-2250. You may also find the member code in the Member Portal.
Exhibition sponsored in part by Occasions Catering and the Eli and Judith Lippman Family Foundation.
Date & Time
Sun, Oct 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue Details
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
575 3rd Street Northwest Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Capital Jewish Museum
The Capital Jewish Museum explores the Jewish experience in the national capital region and inspires visitors to connect, reflect, and act—connect personally and collectively, reflect on the relevance of the past to today, and act on behalf of their communities and values. With its experimental spirit, the Museum connects the past to the present through thought-provoking exhibitions, dynamic programming, and creative public experiences. The Community Action Lab invites visitors to engage through hands on-activities, resources, workshops, games, and more.
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