Helene Berman Seidenfeld Visual Arts Center

Welcome to the Helene Berman Seidenfeld Visual Arts Center. Founded in the fall of 2002 as a result of the vision and generosity of Helene Berman Seidenfeld, herself an accomplished artist, who felt that art should be for everyone and that the entire community should have the opportunity to benefit from and enjoy the arts center. The art curriculum begins with our youngest children and progresses through graduation. We are very proud of those students who have gone on to art school and further in their art careers.

Our basic belief is that visual and fine arts should be, and can be, an integral part of each child’s education. The arts inspire creativity and provide an outlet for expression that helps each child grow and feel good about him or herself. Visual arts also provides a medium for the integration of many academic and problem-solving skills. By using different materials and learning about different artists and their styles of work and the periods within which they worked, it gives the child insight into the historical period they will learn about in other classrooms.   There are also many opportunities for children to grow spiritually and gain insight into the Torah and religious events and holidays through the arts.

Art provides a new way of seeing the world and helps grow well-rounded individuals whose appreciation for all forms of artistic expression will help make the world a better, more interesting and more beautiful place. There are many opportunities for members of the broader community to participate and attend classes, lectures and gallery openings and shows where they can learn to express themselves and learn more about the arts and creativity. I welcome you to visit us at any time.

With warmest regards,
Pat Hynes, Director, Helene Berman Seidenfeld Visual Arts Center
hynesp@mjbha.org
301.962.9400 ext. 5257