Art center exhibits Violins of Hope, presented by Reading Symphony Orchestra and Jewish Federation of Reading
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts (GoggleWorks) welcomes the Reading Symphony Orchestra, the Jewish Federation of Reading, Kutztown University, Alvernia University and a coalition of supporting organizations to present Violins of Hope, Instruments for Unity, a project highlighting musical instruments rescued and restored after the Holocaust. The mission of Violins of Hope is to promote unity and understanding in our community, utilizing these unique and empowered artifacts.
“The Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks is proud to collaborate with the Reading Symphony Orchestra to bring to our community the special and unique Violins of Hope program,” said William D. Franklin, President. “By including all segments of our community, we believe the many Violins of Hope programs can teach us how to work together to better understand and fight racism and social injustice.”
At the center of the Violins of Hope is an exhibition of these incredibly significant, fine-crafted violins. The show will be on view from November 1st through 14th in the Rolf & Renate Schmidt Gallery at GoggleWorks. “The RSO and Jewish Federation have brought a world-class project to Reading,” said Levi Landis, Executive Director of GoggleWorks. “The exhibition celebrates our shared human experience, amplifies occluded voices, and presents exceptional craft. The violins are stunning and the public programs bring to life the remarkable stories behind the art.”
In addition to the exhibition, the former goggle factory art center will be one of the many locations hosting more than 30 cultural happenings in connection with the exhibition and its themes, including:
Misa’s Fugue Film Screening – Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 7:00 pm ~ Free
The Albert & Eunice Boscov Theatre at GoggleWorks
Documentary will be followed by a Q&A with the Fleetwood Area High School alums who released the film in 2012
Visit ViolinsofHopePA.org for more events and info
Leaders said by focusing on the stories of those silenced during the Holocaust and what they mean for our whole community today, Violins of Hope Reading highlights the adversity marginalized groups face on a daily basis, and the individual spirit’s ability to overcome and prevail.
David Gross, Executive Director of the Reading Symphony Orchestra said, “The Reading Symphony Orchestra is pleased to be collaborating with the Jewish Federation of Reading and our exhibiting partners including Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Alvernia University, Albright College, Kutztown University to bring this compelling collection of instruments to Reading and Berks County. Violins of Hope presents the chance to bring our community together and be a catalyst for important discussions about unity and hope. It is an opportunity to learn from the past, so the darkest days of mankind are never repeated.”
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