Rhapsody in Hope Silent Auction

Bid on Exceptional Fine Art from Local Artists & Support JFCS.
To bid, you must be present at the Rhapsody in Hope concert featuring Sarah Tolar.

Irene Klar

“Chiefs” Serigraph, 22 colors, framed 33″ x 16.5″ Limited edition, numbered and signed. Minimum bid: $350.

Irene Klar has been a professional painter and printmaker for over 40 years. She holds a BFA from the University of Alberta and has exhibited her work internationally, including juried shows in Spain, Slovenia, and New Zealand. Now based in Tucson since 2018, her work is included in private collections from Norway to Australia.

About “Chiefs”: This striking serigraph is a true limited edition original work of art. Each of the 22 colors was printed separately by hand using 26 individual stencils—one for each color application. The stencils are destroyed after each color is finished, making every print in this edition unique and unrepeatable. This is not a reproduction but an original silkscreen print, numbered and signed by the artist.

Klar has created commissioned pieces for the Trans-Canada Trail and Amnesty International, and has generously donated her designs for many nonprofit fundraising activities.

Neil Weinstein

“Pixie” Bronze sculpture. Minimum bid: $375.

Neil Weinstein transitioned from carving Northwest Coast indigenous masks and bowls in wood to sculpting the human figure in clay, seeking the freedom to experiment with form and movement. His sculptures celebrate the human body’s infinite variety of curves and volumes, intriguing shadows, and dramatic tensions.

Andy Iventosch

Stoneware pot, hand-thrown and fired. Minimum bid: $350.

Andy Iventosch has been potting in Tucson, Arizona for over thirty-five years. After receiving a BFA from Northern Arizona University in 1981 and an MFA from the University of North Texas in 1984, he continues to produce a variety of domestic ware as well as larger pots.

Andy derives a sense of wonder in the natural world and is inspired by a variety of sources. Among his influences is the Mingei movement-inspired pottery of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada as well as the abstract expressionist ceramics of Peter Voulkos.

Martin R. Levy

Kristallnacht Menorah Series #4, glass art. Minimum bid: $125

Martin R. Levy is a retired clinical psychologist who has lived in Tucson since 1971. Martin and his family have always had an interest in the arts, and he developed a passion for glass art shortly after his retirement in 2009. His work has evolved quite rapidly with his exploration of glass art techniques and his experimentation with various creative approaches to his art.

This beautiful glass menorah represents the intersection of Levy’s artistic exploration and Jewish tradition, making it a meaningful addition to any home.

Linda Levine

Viga Shadows, oil painting 8″ x 14″ (framed to 12″ x 16″). Minimum bid: $125

Linda’s love of art began as a child with frequent visits to art museums in New York City. Her first career took a different path as an educator. Once retired, Linda embarked upon a second career as an artist painting in oils. Her art focuses primarily on still life subjects, although she is frequently inspired to paint the lovely desert scenes that surround her home.

Her vibrant use of color and thoughtful compositions bring everyday subjects to life, whether capturing the beauty of vegetables and pottery or the serene landscapes of the Southwest.

Sophie German

Photograph Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Minimum bid: $30

Sophie German is a Tucson-based social worker and photographer whose work reflects the quiet beauty and texture of the natural world. As Director of Older Adult & Community Services at JFCS of Southern Arizona, Sophie brings a compassionate lens to both her professional work and her creative pursuits.

About this work: These photographs, taken in September 2018 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, capture the vibrant textures and tranquil beauty of the landscape. Sophie’s dual commitment to serving her community through social services and exploring the world through photography creates a unique artistic perspective that honors both human connection and the natural environment.

Rhapsody in Hope Silent Auction

Bid on Exceptional Fine Art from Local Artists & Support JFCS. To bid, you must be present at the Rhapsody in Hope concert featuring Sarah Tolar.

Irene Klar

Neil Weinstein

Andy Iventosch

Martin R. Levy

Linda Levine

Sophie German

Bid on Exceptional Fine Art from Local Artists & Support JFCS.
To bid, you must be present at the Rhapsody in Hope concert featuring Sarah Tolar.