Art & Poetry​ in the Gallery

​Tuesday June 2, 2026
​Pandora's Collective & The JCC Present
​ART & POETRY IN THE GALLERY
Sponsored by the Yosef Wosk Foundation
Free admission
Poets will respond with original work inspired by the art exhibit. Bring paper and pen. There will be an open mic time when the audience will have an opportunity to write and read poems relating to the exhibit.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Featured Poets: Jude Neale, Daniela Elza. Lindi Nolte, Timothy Shay, Laura Farina
Host: Bonnie Nish
Art Exhibit: Lilian Broca: Lilith
Part of the Festival of Jewish Culture
Sponsored by Averbach Family Foundation and Ben Shneiderman
Throughout her career, Lilian Broca has explored subjects ranging from intimate relationships and personal objects to brides, goddesses, and foundational myths, examining narratives that have shaped Western cultural identity. Since 1980, her work has increasingly focused on women and the forces that shape female self-image.
In this exhibition, Broca revisits the myth of Lilith, Adam’s first wife, with symbolic intensity, exploring the struggle of an empowered, independent woman whose conflicts echo those faced by women today. Drawing on lesser-known texts, she highlights Lilith’s refusal to submit, her departure from Adam, and her embrace of autonomy. Broca offers an alternative origin story that challenges dominant narratives and reclaims female agency.
Exhibit dates; May 20 – June 29
Artist reception: Wednesday May 20, 6pm – 8pm
Artist Talk: Tuesday, May 26, 7pm
Art & Poetry in the Gallery: Tuesday, June 2nd 6:30-8pm
Location: Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery  
Jewish Community Centre (Gallery Room)
950 41st Ave W Vancouver, BC
Upcoming Dates: July 21, August 25, Sept 15, Oct  20, Nov 17
Contact: [email protected]
www.pandorascollective.com ​