Welcome
Artis
A contemporary art organization dedicated to supporting artists and contributing to a global conversation about art and culture. We work with artists from Israel whose work addresses aesthetic, social, and political questions to inspire reflection and debate, exploring complex narratives in thoughtful, new ways.
Artist Interview
In Conversation with Michal Rovner
With the recent opening of her solo exhibition at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, we invited artist Michal Rovner to reflect on her newly commissioned works for the museum’s facade and gallery space, presented in dialogue with the museum’s concurrent exhibition “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt.”
Announcement
Artis Supports Residencies for 16 Artists Globally through its Studio Partnership Program
The 2026 cohort of artists will develop their practices within new creative and cultural contexts at partner residencies around the world.
Announcement
Artis Awards 13 Exhibition Grants to Contemporary Arts Organizations Across the Globe
From landmark solo presentations to timely group exhibitions, the 2026 grantees represent a cross-section of ambitious and experimental artmaking emerging from Israel.
Residency Grantees
Abed Elmajid Shalabi
Surf Point, York, Maine
October 27–November 19, 2026
Netta Weiser
International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), Brooklyn, New York
October 1–November 30, 2026
Ira Eduardovna
NARS Foundation, Brooklyn, New York
October 1–December 18, 2026
Itamar Stamler
Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin, Germany
July 15, 2026–January 1, 2027
Ben Alon
Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin, Germany
January 15–July 1, 2027
Exhibition Grantees
Ella Littwitz: Salt
Sala 1 centro internazionale d'arte contemporanea, Rome, Italy
November 5, 2026–January 15, 2027
Netta Weiser: Fuga
Humboldt Forum, Berlin, Germany
August 29, 2026–March 10, 2027
Michal Rovner: Esther Scrolls
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MA
August 6, 2026–January 18, 2027
The Opposite of Now
Jewish Museum, Berlin, Germany
September 4, 2026–January 10, 2027
Karam Natour: Chance Encounters
KINDL – Centre for Contemporary Art, Berlin, Germany
September 12, 2027–February 6, 2028
Video Interviews
In the Studio with Merav Kamel & Halil Balabin
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2023.
In the Studio with Dor Zlekha Levy
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2023.
In the Studio with Tamar Getter
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2023.
In the Studio with Karam Natour
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
In the Studio with Eliyahu Fatal (Eli Petel)
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
In the Studio with Elham Rokni
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
In the Studio with New Barbizon
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
In the Studio with Roee Rosen
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
In the Studio with Michal Helfman
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
In the Studio with Ruth Patir
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
In the Studio with Public Movement
This video is part of a new series of artist video profiles featuring artists who are based in Israel and are recipients of the Artis Grant for Exceptional Work in Uncertain Times. Created by Artis, edited and directed by Ian Sternthal, and produced by Sternthal Books. All rights reserved by Artis, 2022.
Community
Contemporary Artists
Learn about the work and practices of artists supported by grants, public programs, curatorial programs, and research projects.
Support Artis
Our work is made possible by the generosity of people who share a passion for the significant contributions that artists can make in the world. We invite you to join us by supporting new projects, possibilities, and ideas! Tax-deductible contributions in any amount can be made in the U.S. and Israel.
