Contemporary Jewish Museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum
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Mission
THE CJM MAKES THE DIVERSITY OF THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE RELEVANT FOR A 21ST CENTURY AUDIENCE THROUGH INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE, CHALLENGE, AND INSPIRE.
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THE CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM (THE CJM) PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND IDEAS IN A DYNAMIC JEWISH SETTING FROM A DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES. THE MUSEUM INSPIRES ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, LEARNING, AND SCHOLARSHIP, ENGAGING AND SUSTAINING AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION. THE CJM CELEBRATES THE VITALITY OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY AND EXPLORES THE CREATIVITY, TRADITIONS, AND DIVERSITY OF THE 21ST CENTURY JEWISH EXPERIENCE. IN THE TEN YEARS SINCE OPENING ITS NEW DANIEL-LIBESKIND DESIGNED BUILDING, THE MUSEUM HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN FOR ITS GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITIONS AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT BUILD BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN JEWISH PEOPLE AND THOSE OF OTHER FAITHS. IT HAS BECOME A FAMILY DESTINATION FOR CREATIVE DISCOVERY, STORY SHARING, AND FUN. THE CJM CONTINUES TO ADVANCE IN ITS ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE ONLINE AUDIENCES THROUGH NEW SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING STRATEGIES ACROSS PLATFORMS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2018, THE CJM ENJOYED A SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERSHIP OF OVER 60,000, AND OVER 500,000 VISITORS TO THE INSTITUTIONAL WEBSITE , THECJM.ORG. WITH A FOCUS ON INCREASING THE MUSEUM'S REACH, IMPACT, AND NATIONAL REPUTATION, EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE: 2017/2018 Exhibitions The Museum featured eight extraordinary exhibitions-including original curated CJM exhibitions and traveling exhibitions- viewed by over 75,000 visitors. EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Lamp of the Covenant - Lobby Installation by Dave Lane March 1, 2015-Ongoing2017 Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs April 27- September 4, 2017 One of the most highly-attended exhibitions in CJM history, this career retrospective of cartoonist Roz Chast featured her New Yorker cartoons, illustrated books, and the original manuscript of her memoir, "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?" The 613 by Archie Rand July 20- October 22, 2017 The CJM presented the museum premiere of Archie Rand's magnum opus, The 613, a monumental series of paintings that colorfully illustrate the 613 Jewish commandments. The Museum also commissioned Rand to illustrate the widely regarded 614th law: "never forget." Kutiman: offgrid, offline July 20, 2017- July 8, 2018 Sourced through online video and audio, Israeli composer Kutiman presented "found object" videos that integrate practices of assemblage and appropriation into the digital world. In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art- Allison Smith and Christina Zetterlund July 20, 2017- July 3, 2018 Inspired by Swedish Jewish educator Otto Salomon, artist Allison Smith and historian Christina Zetterlund explored the underlying politics of handcraft in this collaborative installation. Jewish Folktales Retold: Artist as Maggid September 28, 2017- January 28, 2018 Sixteen contemporary artists acting as modern maggids ( or storytellers) created new works inspired by the themes and characters of Jewish folklore. Sabbath: The 2017 Dorothy Saxe Invitational November 9, 2017- February 25, 2018 Over sixty contemporary Northern California artists considered the Jewish tradition of the Sabbath through works that address the meaning of "day of rest" across religions and cultures. Contraption: Rediscovering California Jewish Artists February 22- July 29, 2018 Based on the motif of "contraption," sixteen California Jewish artists presented works that convey innovation and adaptation. Artists included Rube Goldberg, John Gutmann, Bella Feldman, Annabeth Rosen, Ned Kahn, and Judith Belzer, among others. The Art of Rube Goldberg March 15- July 8, 2018 Original cartoons and drawings displayed alongside rare photographs, letters, and memorabilia, chronicled the illustrious career of Pulitzer Prize winner and San Francisco native Rube Goldberg. EDUCATION PROGRAMS The CJM's highly-relevant exhibitions and education programs serve local communities by providing a Jewish forum for positive and meaningful new experiences of culture, history, art, and ideas. The Museum builds cross-cultural understanding in a broad audience through programs that: . Expand knowledge and understanding of the work of Jewish artists . Teach about Jewish history and heritage . Celebrate Jewish cultural contributions SCHOOL AND TEACHER PROGRAMS The CJM works closely with public, private, and Jewish day schools to ensure a mix of educational programming that aligns with California State Curriculum Standards as well as the curricular goals of each school. The CJM provides grade appropriate curricula and activities for preschool through 12th grade. Programs include the following: . Guided Exhibition Tours . Hands-On Art . Zim Zoom Family Room . Educator Open Houses . Teacher Professional Development Workshops . University Tours . School Partnership Program . Outreach to Schools and Teachers Direct communications with teachers, informal educators, and school administrators is an essential component of The CJM's School and Teacher Programs. Ongoing communications tools include: . The CJM Website . Yearly Education Brochure . Quarterly Teacher eNews and eBlasts . Education Postcards . Teacher Resource Fairs FAMILY PROGRAMS The CJM has made family engagement a priority through multiple program offerings, outreach, and accessibility. Most programs are free with the price of admission, which is always free for youth 18 and under, and are designed to engage both parents and children in hands-on exploration of the arts and Jewish traditions. Programs include: . Drop-In Family Art-Making . Family ArtBash Sundays . Family Gallery Adventures . ARTpacks . Library Partnerships . Access Gallery Tours . Gallery Art Carts TEEN PROGRAMS As part of The CJM's mission to strengthen Jewish continuity and identity, The Museum offers a range of opportunities for teens to explore contemporary culture, art, history, and ideas through a Jewish lens in a creative and welcoming environment that Jewish teens can enjoy alongside their non-Jewish peers. . TAC (Teen Art Connect) internship program . Teen Takeover Nights and other free Teen Events . ACCESS 18 youth membership for youth under 18 PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY The CJM offers hundreds of education and public programs each year that appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Thousands of community members enjoy the opportunity to see fantastic musicians, learn more about Jewish concepts and traditions, see artists and artworks in new ways, hear from exhibiting artists, curators, and thought leaders, attend exhibition-related film screenings, laugh with comedians reminiscing about their b'nei mitzvahs, and commemorate and observe Jewish holidays as a community. FAMILY ARTBASH SUNDAYS This quarterly celebration welcomes families to enjoy a day of multimedia and interactive artmaking activities. Parents and children share in their exploration of Jewish art and culture through engaging activities and performances. As one parent commented, "These events help our family connect to Jewish identity through art." This year's March ArtBash, Celebrating Authors Big and Small, featured the award ceremony of the Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Project. Over 250 children and adults attended to admire 88 handcrafted books produced by San Francisco United School District K-12 students as part of their literacy and visual arts curriculum. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS The Museum continued its popular Night at the Jewseum series with three new installments: Myths and Monsters; Cocktails and Contraptions; and Light, Analog Edition. Other young adult-targeted programs included musical performances, film screenings, and interactive talks that tackled the creative and personal issues relevant to younger audiences. WHAT WE HOLD: YOUTH VOICES ON ROOTS AND WHAT MATTERS MOST Fifty-three teens from Bay Area public, independent, and Jewish day schools produced short-form audio documentaries about their family histories, which were exhibited both on-site and online at thecjm.org. Teens explored the relevance of cultural heritage to the formation of their identities. As one teen commented, "I keep returning to my Jewish values and my Jewish stories." Over forty workshops were led by teachers, specialists, and CJM staff to guide teens in developing research, interviewing, and writing their audio stories. ACCESS PROGRAMS The CJM continues to offer a wide variety of Access Programs specifically designed to welcome audiences of diverse abilities. These programs fulfill a Bay Area community need for high quality, individualized arts opportunities for children, adults, families, and seniors with disabilities, as well as for low- and moderate-income populations. The CJM collaborates with over forty organizations, including health and social services organizations, city agencies, schools serving children with special needs, and other non-profit arts organizations in developing programs and reaching these audiences. In addition to providing free admission to all youth 18 and under, admission is waived for the ent
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The contemporary jewish museum (the cjm) makes the diversity of the jewish experience relevant for a twenty-first century audience, accomplished through innovative exhibitions and programs that educate, challenge, and inspire.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The cjm makes the diversity of the jewish experience relevant for a 21st century audience through innovative exhibitions and programs that educate, challenge, and inspire.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 736 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 139 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,799,538.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 43 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 2003.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $4,055,327 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,268,077 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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