Be Miep Art Exhibit

The Gallery at JWS is pleased to present Be Miep, a new exhibition featuring the work of painter Sherri Greenbach. The exhibit will be on view from September 1 through September 30 at The Gallery at JWS, located at 291 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA.

Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  An Opening Reception will be held on September 5 on 3-5 p.m.

Greenbach’s featured series, Be Miep, occupies the intersection of color, narrative, and texture. Created with layers of paint, paper, and raw canvas, the series reflects contemporary conversations around immigration and calls viewers to take action. The title draws inspiration from Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank and others during World War II.

Greenbach’s work is also rooted in her personal experiences volunteering at a local food pantry. As concerns over ICE raids grew, she became part of a small group delivering food to families reluctant to wait in the outside line. Order forms—created in Spanish to preserve choice and dignity—became the foundation for her artwork. These pieces capture the emotional realities faced by immigrant communities and emphasize a collective responsibility to care for one another.