JCAL’s Visual Arts program fosters the development of work by the underrepresented artists of the New York metropolitan area—particularly artists of color, women, and emerging artists—providing artists with career resources and support while bringing contemporary visual art to an underserved constituency.  In addition to presenting up to four exhibitions each year in our 1,650 square foot gallery, JCAL also commissions emerging artists to create public works; offer a year-long Workspace artist-in-residency program; organize networking events, lectures, and panel discussions; and mount special, large-scale projects.