Rockwall County Library to Host Holocaust Survivor Sofia Davidson Art Collection Beginning Aug. 13

ROCKWALL, TX (June 17, 2026) — The Rockwall County Library will host a powerful and moving art exhibit this fall featuring the work of Holocaust survivor and artist Sofia Davidson. The exhibit will be on display from Aug. 13 through Oct. 14, 2026, offering the community an opportunity to experience a unique visual narrative of life before, during, and after the Holocaust.

The collection, presented in partnership with the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission, showcases paintings created by Davidson, a Polish Jewish artist who survived World War II after fleeing Poland and spending years in hiding and as a refugee with her family.

According to organizers, Davidson’s artwork provides a deeply personal perspective on the Holocaust and its lasting impact on survivors. Her paintings portray the realities of Jewish life before the war, the hardships and trauma experienced during the Holocaust, and the challenges of rebuilding life afterward. The collection has been described as capturing the “quiet trauma” carried by many survivors and their families long after the war ended.

Community Invited to Attend Exhibit Opening

To mark the opening of the exhibit, the Rockwall County Library will host a special art reception and presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Community members are invited to attend, learn more about Davidson’s story, and explore the collection.

“We are honored to bring this important exhibit to Rockwall County,” said Tenille Miller, Children’s Librarian at Rockwall County Library. “The artwork offers a powerful opportunity for reflection, education, and remembrance while helping preserve the stories of those who lived through one of history’s darkest chapters.”

The Sofia Davidson Collection is curated by Suzanne Horwich and is made available to communities across Texas through partnerships supported by the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission. The exhibit is provided free of charge to host locations.

Residents are encouraged to visit the exhibit during its two-month stay and take time to reflect on the lessons of history through Davidson’s extraordinary artwork.

For more information about Sofia Davidson and her collection, visit sofiadavidsoncollection.org.

To learn more about the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission, visit thgaac.texas.gov.

For library information, visit rockwallcountytexas.com/146/Library. To stay up to date on upcoming programs and events, follow the Rockwall County Library on Facebook at facebook.com/rockwallcotxlibrary.

Press release and photos submitted by Tenille Miller, Children’s Librarian, Rockwall County Library. Edited for publication by Blue Ribbon News.

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