Here is a good map of Actvities for Peace this weekend in the San Francisco area. Scroll down for additional events and spiritual resources in a special letter from my Rabbi below. If you can, please consider a donation to The Southern Poverty Law Center, the ADL and/or the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ “The events that occurred in…
“Crafting and artistry makes the world go round,” expresses Aimee Golant, a San Francisco Jewish artist who, in her work, seeks to highlight the common “oneness” in humanity. This will be her second year in the Women’s Building annual Celebration of Craftswomen: an event that, through the community of craftspeople, helps transform the lives of women. In browsing the…
March 21st, 22nd and 23rd, Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz CA will host Aimee Golant for a weekend of art, spiritual living, and encouragement toward one’s personal and professional pursuits. Golant, an award-winning metal-craftswoman of the San Francisco Bay Area, has the grit and passion of a successful self-starter in the art industry. On Friday night, March 21st, she will…
Hello Everyone! I have great news to share about ‘Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness’! We are now fiscally sponsored. What this means is any donations to the project are tax deductible! I will also be able to apply for grants and money from foundations to support the creation of this art project. Check out my fiscal…
Hello everyone, Wonderful news! I have two pieces in an upcoming interfaith art exhibition called “We Are the Bridge” at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California in Oakland CA, from May 3 – 30th. Here are the pieces I have in the show. Click each picture for more information about the work. Lotus Flower Shabbat Candle Holders …
Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness is a three room art exhibit that is meant to inspire compassion among a diverse audience. I was continually inspired on a trip to Japan– and so the first room is dedicated to the ways that Judaism (with some Christianity) mesh with the spiritual teachings of Japan. One day, I was…
Today was one of those lucky days when I remembered to sieze the moment. The morning began unceremoniously — I was doing inventory and packing boxes to my upcoming show and speaking engagmement at the NewCAJE6 Conference: Re-inventing Jewish Education for the 21st Century— when I suddenly realized today is one of those days that I could have uninterupted time…
The Beauty of These Menorahs Lasts Forever! Are you looking for something truely special for your home and your life on Hanukkah now and forever? Do you value beauty and art? Will you feel great knowing that the purchase of a custom menorah from Aimee Golant will support locally made, high quality, contemporary Judaica Art and artists? Now is the…
The holiday season presents a unique opportunity for the spirit of giving to take over. As an artist, I love being able to utilize the gift I have for creativity in metal art, Judaica and jewelry while giving back to the community. This year, I’ve decided to donate 10% of sales to either Congreagation Beth Israel Judea in SF, or…
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:…
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…