The Shemesh Program

It’s time to let your art shine!

Artists from southern Israel, the Gaza border communities, northern Israel, and communities along the northern border are invited to join the “Shemesh” Program - a journey of creativity, growth, and meaningful impact

The program, held in partnership with the Department for Culture and Community of the World Zionist Organization, was created out of the belief that art can inspire change, and that artists have an important role to play in strengthening communities and building resilience

Over the course of 10 Professional Sessions, Participants will receive

Ongoing guidance from curators and art professionals.
Practical tools for developing a consistent studio practice and advancing their careers.
Hands-on training in marketing and building a professional presence in the art world.
An opportunity to develop a new and original body of work.
Participation in a group exhibition that will be presented to audiences in Israel and abroad.

Who is the program for?

Active visual artists who live and work in southern Israel and the Gaza border region, or in northern Israel and communities along the northern border, and who have participated in at least two exhibitions over the past two years.

Location: Kibbutz Yad Mordechai

Program begins: November 16, 2026

Mondays | Every other week | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Participation is offered at a subsidized rate.

Registration is open until October 10, 2026.

Ready to turn your creativity into a force that strengthens communities? This is your time to shine!