Rhonda Kap Metal Artist
EDUCATION:
1969-1971 Undergraduate work at San Jose State University in Art and Behavioral Psychology.
1971-1972 Studied Judaica metal sculpture, using copper and bronze, in Israel with the
renowned artist Helen Burke.
1973-1975 Bachelor of Fine Arts from San Francisco Art Institute. Majored in metal sculpture.
Received scholarship awards and exhibited annually.
1989-1991 University of California Certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies.
1991-1996 State of California, Clear Designated Subject Adult Education Teaching Credential.
Subjects: Arts and General Education.
1992 CBEST certification.
PUBLIC COMMISTIONS:
2015 Jewish Community Cemetery, Wilmington, DE (Estabished in 1890) “Flames in the Wind
Menorah” 4.5′ x 2′
2014 Temple Aliyah, Woodland Hills, CA, “Flame Wall Ner Tamid”, 36″ x 18″ x 12″
2008 Congregation Emanu El, Redlands, CA ,“Tu Be’Shvat Seder Plate”, 18” x 22”
2008 Temple Shir Shalom, Oviedo, FL, “Flame Ner Tamid”, 36” x 28”
2003 Congregation B’nai Shalom, Westborough, MA , Bimah Letters, 2’x36’
1999 Lyle Residence, Westlake, CA, “The Dance”, 7.5-foot tall fountain
1998 Temple Adat Elohim, Thousand Oaks, CA, “The Miriam Fountain”, 3.5’x3’x2’
1998 Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles. CA, “Freedom Mezuzah”, 12”x4”x2”
1997 Kehillat Ma’arav, Santa Monica, CA , “Rimom Havdalah Set”
1997 Temple Adat Elohim, Thousand Oaks, CA, Four entry Mezuzot
1997 L.A.O.T.I. ,Los Angeles, CA. One entry Mezuzah and eighteen rotunda Mezuzot
1997 UAHC Camp Newman, Santa Rosa, CA, “Miriam Mezuzah”, 3.5’x2’x1’
1997 Chabad of Conejo Valley, Agoura Hills, CA, “Before My Eyes” cornices above Ark,
42” x 36”
1995 Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA, “Rimon Havdala Set”
1993 Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA, “Tree of Life Tzedakah Box”, 24” x 28”
1990 Temple Beth El, Aptos, CA, “Etz Haim Mezuzah”
AWARDS AND HONORS:
2014 Niche Award Finnalist: Rosen Group, Philadelphia PA, “Copper Leaf Mezuzah”
2012 Niche Award Winner: Rosen Group, Philadelphia PA, “Maple Leaf Sconce”
2011 Niche Award Finalist: Rosen Group, Philadelphia, PA, “Grape Vine Goblet”
2010 Niche Award Finalist: Rosen Group, Philadelphia, PA, “Tu B’Shevat Seder Plate”
2008 Niche Award Finalist: Rosen Group, Philadelphia, PA, “Dancing Floor Lamp”,
Collaboration with Alisha Volotzky
2005 Niche Award Finalist: Rosen Group, Philadelphia, PA, “Grape Leaf Goblet”
2002 Niche Award Finalist: Rosen Group, Philadelphia, PA, “Le Hiam Champagne Glass”
2001 Niche Award Finalist: Rosen Group, Philadelphia, PA, “Dancing Fountain”
SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS:
2013 ”URJ Biennial”, Convention Center, San Diego, CA
2011 ”URJ Biennial”, Convention Center, Washington, DC
2010 “Judaica Art Exhibit”, Finegood Art Gallery, West Hills, CA
2009 ”URJ Biennial”, Convention Center, Toronto, Canada
2008 “Bet Am Shalom Synagogue Judaica Craft Show”, White Plains, New York
2008 “American Craft Council” Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
2007 ”URJ Biennial”, Convention Center, San Diego, CA
2007 “Contemporary Crafts Market”, Santa Monica Civic Center, CA
2006 “NATA”, Toronto, Canada
2006 “American Art Festival”, Santa Monica Civic Center, CA
2005-2006 “Bet Am Shalom Synagogue Judaica Craft Show”, White Plains, New York
2005-2006 Gotthelf Art Gallery, San Diego, CA
2005 “URJ Biennial”, Convention Center, Huston, Texas
2005 “American Craft Council”, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
2005 “Bet Am Shalom Synagogue Judaica Craft Show”, White Plains, New York
2003-2005 “To Life”, ALSJCC, Palo Alto, CA
2004 “Celebration of Craftswomen”, The Women’s Building, San Francisco, CA
2002-2004 “Festival of Jewish Artisans”, Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA
2003 “UAHC Biennial”, Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
1996-2003 “Contemporary Crafts Market”, Santa Monica Civic Center, CA,
Semi-annually in June and November
2002 “Moriah Artisan Festival” Deerfield, IL
2001-2002 “Philadelphia Furniture and Furnishings Show”, Philadelphia Convention Center, PA
1996-2001 “Contemporary Crafts Market”, Fort Mason San Francisco, CA, Annually
2001 “UAHC Biennial”, Convention Center, Boston, MA
2001 “Fine Furnishing Show”, Convention Center, Providence, RI
2001 “American Craft Council”, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
2001 “The Art Furnishing Show”, Pasadena Convention Center, CA
2000 “The Art Furnishing Show”, Santa Monica Civic Center, Santa Monica, CA
2000 “Menorah Invitational”, Lenore Donin Liebreich Gallery, Portland , OR
1998-1999 “Festival of Jewish Artisans”, Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA
1999 “Raising Miriam’s Cup”, Invitational, Jewish Community Center, Baltimore, MA
1997 “Miriam’s Cups”, Invitational, Steinbaum Krauss Gallery, Hebrew Union College,
New York City, NY
1996 “Diversity Makes a Difference”, MCA/Universal Studios Inc., Universal City, CA
1996 “The Door posts of Your House”, Westside Jewish Community Center, LA, CA
1996 “Jerusalem 3000 Festival”; Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, CA
1996 “The Fine Art of Fine Wine II”, Lexington Art League, Loudoun House, Lexington, KY
1995-1996 “Art of Our Times”, Temple Aliyan, West Hills, CA
1995 “Art for Funds Sake”, Palos Verdes Art Center, CA
1994 “Galleria”, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA
1994 “Interfaith Sacred Art Show”, Calvary Community Church, Westlake, CA
1993 “Festival of Jewish Artisans”, Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA
1993 “Freedom”, Pauline Hirish Gallery, Jewish Federation, Los Angeles, CA
1991 Group Show, Monterey Office of Education, Monterey, CA
1988 Group Show, Salinas Community Center, Salinas, CA
1979 Carmel Brass Works, Carmel, CA
1973-1975 “Student Scholarship Award Show”, San Francisco Art Institute, SF, CA
PUBLICATIONS:
2010 500 Judaica, Lark Books, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc, New York, NY
2008 Rogers, Robert, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, “Special seder marks a ‘New Year for Trees’,
No. 242 / Y18
2007 The Guild Sourcebook of Residential Art 5, Guild Sourcebooks, Madison, WI
2007 Modamas Inc, “Come Hither Doors”, San Francisco, CA
2006 Malis, Claire, Thousand Oaks Acorn, “Artist Helps Visually Impaired”, Thousand Oaks,
CA, 03-16
2006 Stern, Julie, Malibu Times, “Cornell, California Rocks” Vol. 3, No. 4
2005 Graham-Gurgoren, Bridget, Malibu Times, “The Magic of Glass, the Warmth of the
Flame” Vol. 2, No. 6
2001-2005 Home and Garden Television , Carol Duvall Show, Holiday Special, Cable TV
2001 Art Matters, “A Whole New Look”,Fort Washington, PA, April
2001 The Craft Report, “Insight- Metal”, Wilmington, DE, Vol. 27, No. 300
1999 Jewish Bulletin “Six Jewish Artist to Present Their Show” SF, CA Nov. 12
1998 Estrin, Linda. The Isaian “Profiles of Festive Artist” “Judaic at Temple Isaiah” Nov.
1998 Yelles, William. The Jewish Journal “In the Arts” LA, CA 6-12-1998
1998 Israel LA #562 June 10.
1998 Heritage Southwest Jewish Press “The Jewish Arts” Canoga Park CA. Vol. 5756 No. 37
1997 Heimann, Illisa. UAHC Camp Institutes for Living Judaism “A Work of Art” SF CA.
1997 Yelles, William. The Jewish Journal, “The Arts” Los Angeles, CA 6-20-1997
1977 Bala Lewin, Na’ama Moment, “Miriam Joins Elijah at the Seder” Washington, DC,
Vol.22, No. 2
1977 Miriam’s Cups, Ma’yan The Jewish Women’s Project exhibition catalogue
1997 Weiss, Suzanne. Jewish Bulletin, “Creator of Ritual Objects Brings Mettle to Craft Show.”
Vol.101 No. 11
1994 Needhan, Nancy. News Chronicle, “Interfaith Art Show Display Inspired Work.” Thousand
Oaks 6-10-94
1990 Register Pajaronian “Jewish community center dedication” Watsonville, CA, 01-90
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1993-Present Art instructor for Braille Institute of America , Los Angeles, CA
1991-1992 After care counselor for Kiriakos Institute, Santa Monica Hospital.
1989-1990 A Counselor II for Out Patient Drug Free Program, Community Human
Services, Salinas ,CA
1988-1989 Activity Counselor for Steinbeck Centers, Salinas, CA
1985-1991 Art Instructor for Salinas Adult School Parent Education Program.
1973-1985 Manager for Victor California Welding Equipment Company