Let There Be Light Mural Dedication

Months of painstaking work by artists and volunteers will be dedicated on
**October 20 at 124 West 9th Street in downtown Cincinnati.** ArtWorks and the
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati invite you to celebrate our new mural
recognizing Cincinnati’s Jewish heritage, _Let There Be Light._ Join us
beginning at 1:00 p.m.; a presentation begins at 1:30 p.m.

Designed by New York-based Artist (https://www.instagram.com/jessica_tamar_deutsch/)_Let There Be
Light_ is inspired by Jewish ritual objects and traditional art, creating the
feeling of looking at a tapestry or ketubah, woven with symbolism. Featuring
rich blues, oranges, and greens, the piece includes imagery from iconic Jewish
buildings in Cincinnati, Hebrew lettering, and objects representing Jewish
Cincinnatian contributions.

The mural was completed by a team of fifteen ArtWorks Apprentices (ages 14-21)
led by three Teaching Artists.

The idea for the mural emerged during Jewish Cincinnati’s Bicentennial in 2021
and is part of ArtWorks’ Cultural Mural Series. “Cincinnati’s 200-year-old
Jewish cultural history deserves to be celebrated, and what a beautiful way to
do so with this mural. We hope this project will instill a sense of pride
within the Jewish community and help tell the story about the many positive
contributions we have made in Cincinnati,” said Felicia H. Zakem, Chief
Planning & Engagement Officer for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.

**RSVP is required to attend.**

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