Mizel Gallery
About the Mizel Gallery
The Mizel Gallery at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC Denver is dedicated to presenting artists and ideas that engage with cultural dialogue and creative exploration. Through a diverse range of voices and perspectives, the gallery fosters meaningful encounters between artists and audiences, creating space for reflection, conversation, and shared experience.
The gallery presents four core exhibitions annually, two selected through open artist submissions and two featuring artists affiliated with JCC Denver Fine Arts programs.
When exhibitions are not on view, the gallery serves as a flexible space for community engagement and cultural programming.
Occasionally, partner programs including Neustadt JAAMM, the Denver Jewish Film Festival, and the Denver Children’s Theater may present installations connected to their programming. All partner-led installations follow the same submission process outlined on this webpage and are reviewed using the same criteria.
Upcoming Events
(subject to change)
Interactive Artists Group Art Show: April 23 – May 5, 2026
Artist reception- April 23, 2026 – 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Annual Student Art Show: May 28 – June 4, 2026
Artist reception – May 28, 2026 – 5:30 pm – 8:00pm
Open Call Submissions:
Neustadt JAAMM Artist Exhibition: September 13 – October 13, 2027
Emerging Artists Exhibition: October 15 – November 15, 2026
Independent Artist Exhibition: December 1 – December 31, 2026
DJFF Artist Exhibition: 2027 – Dates forthcoming
Denver Children’s Theater Exhibition: 2027 – Dates forthcoming
Our Exhibition Submission Process is Now Live!
Who should apply?
The Mizel Gallery at the JCC Denver welcomes submissions from artists working across a wide range of media and styles.
How to Submit
All exhibition proposals are submitted through our online form. Click here to “Submit Your Work” and access the application to upload your materials.
What to Prepare
You will be asked to provide:
- Artist contact information
- A short artist statement or exhibition proposal (where applicable)
- Images or media samples of your work
- Titles, dimensions, medium, and year for each piece
- A brief résumé or CV (optional but encouraged)
Timelines and Notification
Submissions are reviewed by a curatorial committee made up of Mizel Arts and Culture Center and JCC arts professionals. Proposals are evaluated based on artistic quality, clarity of concept, and alignment with the gallery’s mission and exhibition calendar.
Artists are reviewed on a rolling basis and within set exhibition cycles. Selected artists will be contacted by email with next steps, including scheduling, installation guidelines, and promotional materials.
Pieces submitted through this open call process will be reviewed and selected every 8-weeks. Submission Cycle runs from Feb 2 – June 1
Artists will be notified by email every 8 weeks in the following cycles:
Cycle 1 notification period: March 31
Cycle 2 notification period: May 30
Cycle 3 notification period: July 31
Ready to apply? Submit your work:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the gallery located?
The Mizel Gallery is located in the lobby of the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC Denver.
Please enter through the main JCC entrance with a valid ID present for entry. When you visit, you will be given instructions on how to access the gallery.
350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246
What are the hours?
The gallery is open during the JCC Denver building hours. To view the most up-to-date hours, click here, holiday hours are located at the bottom of the page.
Do I need tickets or pay for admission?
No. Walk-ins are welcome, and admission is free.
Can I buy art from exhibitions?
Yes, most artwork is available for purchase. If you are interested, please email info@jccdenver.org through our box office 303.316.6360
How can I support the gallery?
To learn about exhibit sponsorship, donations, and other opportunities to support the gallery and arts programming at the JCC Denver, please contact info@jccdenver.org
Can I get a tour of the gallery?
Yes, we arrange group tours. Please email info@jccdenver.org and we would be happy to schedule a tour.
Please note: The gallery is not only a space to showcase art, it is also a space where JCC Denver and Mizel Arts and Culture programming and events take place. There may be occasions when a program is scheduled during an exhibition.
We highly recommend visiting the gallery during exhibition artist receptions, where you can not only enjoy the exhibit but also meet the artists behind the work. If you are looking to visit the gallery at any other time, please contact the information below to plan your visit.
For the most up-to-date information on space availability, please contact info@jccdenver.org or through our box office 303.316.6360
How can we stay in touch?
To stay up to date with the latest exhibitions, fine arts programming, and artists receptions please subscribe to our Fine Arts Mailing list here:
