Birthright Israel NEXT, NY and the JEC in partnership with Artists 4 Israel Announce:
A Public Art Project: “East 2 East”
ABOUT “EAST TO EAST”
Reaching from New York’s Lower East Side to the streets of Jerusalem. From Nolita to Tel Aviv; the East Coast to the Middle East. How can you connect two lands using the power of art?
This summer New York City artists are invited to submit original work to be considered for a unique public art project. With no political or religious agenda, “East 2 East” will expose the people of New York to the beautiful and unique aspects of Israel and Israeli life through large scale outdoor murals. East 2 East murals will be created on buildings throughout Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the neighborhood where New York Jewish life first thrived. Much like modern day Israel, the Lower East Side is a melting pot of citizens from all over the globe. Israel’s landscape, history and residents will inspire artists as they bring their creative visions to some of the most high traffic areas in Manhattan.
Inspiration for these murals will come from the itineraries and content found on the free 10-day Birthright Israel trips offered to young Jews all over the world. More than 250,000 people (ages 18-26) have traveled to Israel for free through the generousity of private philanthropists through the Birthright Israel Foundation; the Government of Israel and through Jewish communities around the world, (North American Jewish Federations, Keren Hayesod and the Jewish Agency for Israel.)
SPONSORS
- Birthright Israel NEXT, NY is the follow-up organization to the successful free 10-day trips provided by Birthright Israel. Serving more than 35,000 young adults in the New York area, NEXT offers a variety of educational programming, social events and opportunities to return to Israel.
- Artists 4 Israel is a community of creative individuals working together in on-going, collaborative projects expressing Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.
- The JEC is the official partner to Birthright Israel NEXT, NY. A thriving and growing organization that offers educational and social programming to local young adults, the JEC provides a diverse range of opportunities including Hebrew classes, Shabbat dinners, Networking events, trips to Israel and Europe, Bar and Bat Mitzvah programs and more.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
In order to be considered, artists must submit a sample of how they envision the content of their mural. Entries should reflect an artist’s unique style and demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation for the selected topic. Artists should note that murals will be displayed outside and that all images should be readable to the public. (No building facades are identical so artists should be open to working with varying canvas size depending on the space they are given.) Artists may submit samples for more than one mural idea. Approved supplies will be provided free of charge to the artist.
Artwork that features profanity, political messages or otherwise offensive images will not be considered.
TOPICS AND THEMES
A) Listed below are several important places that participants visit on their Birthright Israel trip. Artists are invited to create their interpretation of the beauty of one of these places for their mural:
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B) Listed below are several themes found in the itinerary of a Birthright Israel trip. Artists are invited to create their interpretation of one of these topics for their mural:
CONTACT US
Questions? Email us at info@east2east.org
AWARDS
The ten selected artists will each receive a $500 prize and be honored by Birthright Israel NEXT, NY, the JEC and Artists 4 Israel on each organization’s website, in related press releases and on social networking sites.
DEADLINE
Artists must submit their sketches and completed application by August 1, 2010.
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