Friends
of Bezalel
CALL TO ACTION: No Artist or Designer Left Behind
Bezalel provides a safe zone for critical thinking and freedom of expression so its students can be at the forefront of pluralistic and cultural action in Israel.
Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design — A beacon in the heart of Jerusalem
Friends of Bezalel believe that art and education are the best forms of diplomacy. Our mission is to support Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem, Israel’s largest, oldest, and most prestigious Academy for art, design, and architecture, led by the belief that through the impact of its diverse student body and pluralist values, Bezalel is influencing and shaping civil society and humanity.
Founded in 1906, Bezalel represents Israel’s eternal creative flame and has evolved over almost 120 years to educate, inform, and nurture aspiring artists, designers, and architects. In its spectacular new central Jerusalem campus, Bezalel is serving 2500 students each year through 10 Bachelor’s departments and 5 Master’s programs.
Friends of Bezalel nurture this innovative cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural ecosystem. We are supporting specialized departments led by Israel’s leading practitioners, scholarships, capital projects, and collaborative partnerships with academic institutions abroad.
Your support sustains those at the forefront of cultural action in Israel when they need it the most.
