Hello everybody! The Japanese – Shin Torah crowns are finished! I will send you a good photo after the photo shoot. There has been a lot of progress on this project. I have purchased a non-kosher torah (which was scribed in the 1880’s and is a bit worn in areas. It is here in my office). I have commissioned a…
Great News! As a thank you, and a celebration, I am creating an event at Spark Arts Gallery in the heart of the Castro District, San Francisco— on June 3-4th, 2017. This is the time in the calendar year when the Jewish people celebrate receiving the Torah (Shavuot), and it is also during Ramadan. All of the pieces that are…
Hello Everyone, I am so honored and grateful that Rabbi Judy Shanks has given ‘Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness’ such a glowing review. She says, “Aimee’s work is both exquisite and provocative in the best sense of the word, leading to discussions and new ways of perceiving our own and others’ symbols.” Here’s the full letter:…
Great News! We have just received another wonderful endorsement for ‘Art fo Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness‘ from the esteemed head Rabbi– Rabbi Danny Gottlieb– at Congregation Beth Israel Judea in San Francisco. Thank you so much!!! He writes: January 11, 2017 13 Tevet, 5777 I am writing this letter in support of Aimee Golant on her latest…
It’s not everyday that you get to connect wtih Jews from Brazil. I was honored to be a part of a series of articles featuring– What Is: Jewish San Francisco. Although the articles are in Portugues, and it sometimes looks like it says I work with plastic(?) I am glad to share some images from the featured article. Thank you…
As the opening day of The Craneway Crafts Fair is approaching fast, metalsmith and artist Aimee Golant is utilizing her talents to promote ‘Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness.’ This special broach pin symbolizes the efforts artist and metalsmith Aimee Golant is making to build a bridge of empathy, understand and peace to our troubled world. Digital…
It’s not every day that an artist finds a gallery that is such a terrific fit with the goals and ideals of your work. The Aesthetic Sense: Goods for the Soul— is a retail source for good: “world peace and understanding through shopping.” I feel so honored that Karen and Jay have chosen to highlight my artwork in their beautiful…
Taking action helps me feel better during a time when I feel powerless. My mom and I– with the help of many of you– have compiled a list of things we can all do in the short term to make a difference. As new things arise we’ll update the list. 1.) Under a Trump administration, Planned Parenthood will loose Federal…
As a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, a woman, and citizen of the United States, I am appalled by the recent presidential election of Donald J. Trump and all that he stands for. I have read about the rise of his supporters physically and emotionally abusing those who are oppressed in this country. This includes, perceived immigrants, minorities, the disabled, Muslims,…
Every year on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur all the synagogues have their annual food drives. Most American Churches have similar drives in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. People usually bring a few cans, or maybe do a special trip to the grocery store and purchase a bag of wholesome non-parishable food goods and water to contribute. A number of…
Hi All, Thank you so much for your support at the 2016 San Francisco American Crafts Council Show. The last time I did the ACC show was about 12 years ago– it had been so long, I did not know what to expect. I met lots of wonderful new people– made about 38 sales in all– and had nice visits…
I have had the honor of founding the copper arts program at San Francisco Waldorf High School. for the last 12 years. Last year, I won a grant to create an ‘outdoor classroom’ just outside my regular classroom that is specifically designed for forging steel. Learning to work with the elements is an important part of Waldorf education. While the…