{"id":8868,"date":"2025-08-07T12:36:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T02:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bnaibrith.org.au\/victoria\/?post_type=news&p=8868"},"modified":"2025-08-07T12:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T02:43:13","slug":"bnai-brith-jewish-youth-art-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.bnaibrith.org.au\/victoria\/news\/bnai-brith-jewish-youth-art-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Jewish Youth Art Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"

B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Jewish Youth Art Exhibition Celebrates 30 Years with Record Participation and Powerful Community Impact<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

To celebrate the 30th Annual B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Jewish Youth Art Competition Awards Ceremony, <\/strong>the Glen Eira City Council Gallery was filled with energy and excitement on Sunday, 20 July, as students, families, educators, and art lovers gathered.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s exhibition was the largest and most diverse in the event\u2019s three-decade history, showcasing over 250 artworks<\/strong> submitted by more than 180 Jewish artists<\/strong> in Years 6 to 12<\/strong> from 18 schools – including, for the first time<\/strong>, interstate school entrants<\/strong>. A surge in participation from students at state schools highlights the growing reach and impact of the competition. The exhibition featured a vibrant collection of works across painting, drawing, portraiture and caricature, photography, sculpture and mixed media.<\/p>\n

Ellana Aarons, CEO of B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Victoria and MC at the awards ceremony, stated that \u201ca total of 50 prizes<\/strong> were awarded across multiple age groups and artistic categories, reflecting B\u2019nai B\u2019rith\u2019s commitment to nurturing and recognising the creative talents of young Jewish artists.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the top honours:<\/p>\n

The Morrie Gold Prize for Overall Winner<\/strong> was awarded to 13-year-old Amelia Griffin.
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The Community Bank Bendigo Bank Caulfield Park Award for Overall Runner-Up<\/strong> went to Milo Friedman.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Thalia Hakin Memorial Prize<\/strong>, presented by David Southwick MP on behalf of the Gandel Foundation, awarded for the best artwork across Years 6 and 7, to Toby Lopata. <\/strong><\/p>\n

With more than 1,400 community votes submitted for the People\u2019s Choice Award, Ester Bruce<\/strong> emerged as the clear favourite.<\/p>\n

The B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Jewish Youth Art Competition<\/strong> remains a vital platform for nurturing young Jewish artistic talent, promoting cultural pride, and strengthening community connection through creativity.<\/p>\n

Ellana went on to acknowledge that \u201cB\u2019nai B\u2019rith\u2019s ability to host this event is made possible only with the support of generous sponsorships and donations, so I call on the community to help ensure this cherished tradition continues for generations to come, by donating to the B\u2019nai B\u2019rith Cultural Fund<\/strong>.\u201d All donations over $2 are tax-deductible<\/strong> and directly support the competition and future exhibitions.<\/p>\n

To view all artworks, the complete list of winners and a photo gallery from the Awards Ceremony<\/strong>, please CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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