JCU Programs

Muslala, established in 2009 by artists, residents and community activists of the Musrara neighborhood in Jerusalem curates art exhibitions, offers urban “art-tracks” guided tours, workshops, a meeting and study center, an exhibition space and community garden. Muslala, is developing a program with a city center base to expand the reach of its artistic activity.

muslala.org

Studio of Her Own is a network of visual artists initiated and managed by and for religious women that aim to empower themselves as they pursue a professional art career. Activities such as creating exhibition opportunities, professional development coaching and peer review serve to bridge art study and practical support to assist each individual artist to establish herself as an accomplished professional.

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Black Box is an independent initiative showcasing contemporary art in public space by transforming billboards into installations of visual art in place of commercial advertising. For ten days each year, dozens of municipal billboards support works of art and engage viewers and artists in a new relationship encountering art in a non-traditional setting.

facebook.com/QwpshShwrhBlackbox

Founded in 1974 by Arik Kilemnik – winner of the 2001 Teddy Kollek Jerusalem Foundation Prize, the center is dedicated to the art of printmaking offering artists a professional print studio as well as quality exhibitions for the public in the unique gallery space located in a picturesque building from the Ottoman period, in the Morasha neighborhood on the seam line between east and west Jerusalem.

jerusalemprintworkshop.org

The Poetry Journal was established in 1994 by young religious residents of Yehuda and Shomron as a creative response towards Jewish experience and traditions through its publication of Jewish and Israeli poetry. The journal has become a significant platform for Hebrew poetry and represents an artistic initiative based in an area lacking in cultural amenities.

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Jerusalem Dance Theatre

The Jerusalem Dance Theater engages dancers at the beginning of their careers in new works of choreography inspired by ideas and issues connected to Jerusalem. facebook.com/Theater.Dance.Jerusalem/

Balagina

Balagina’s performance work offers the possibility to connect with Jewish culture by reclaiming Jewish narratives through theater and humor, inspired by history, ancient literature and the land of Israel.  

Theo-tron Group

Founding the Theo-tron group was inspired by the vision of the late Rabbi Menachem Fruman to promote creative theater work across Israel’s different cultures and social sectors. The theater operates in the spirit of easing conflict through art with the intention of stimulating dialogue and understanding.

Angela Dance Company

Founded by Miriam Engel, the contemporary dance ensemble connects performing artists and audience through physical and theatrical communication. Angela explores both personal and universal themes, finding inspiration in Jerusalem’s multicultural and complex intellectual and artistic environment.

Social Theater Mashu Mashu

The troupe addresses issues in their work relevant to the environment in which they live and create, and engage in arts activities in the neighborhood.
mashu-mashu.org

Mikro Theater
The company stages works of Russian and Western European literature with Jewish themes.
mikro.co.il

Internal Compass

The Internal Compass Leadership Program encourages outstanding young musicians to become ambassadors of music in the community. Combining our goals of leadership and excellence we recruit promising musicians from diverse backgrounds and guide them through their musical training to achieve the social benefit of enhancing appreciation of Jazz in communities who may not be otherwise familiar with this modern musical art form.