Friends of Israel Educational Foundation: Young Artist Award
Israel generally has seven clear, dry months per annum when the light is ideal for photographers and painters.
The indigenous population in Israel is largely literate and well-educated. The arts and innovation-in-general is much encouraged.
It is hardly surprising therefore that there is an abundance of locally produced Art within Israel. Some is superb; a lot admittedly pure ‘kitsch’.
Reflecting such artistic passions, F.O.I. offers occasional awards to British painters, print-makers and illustrators interested in undertaking new work over in Israel.
Priority is given to recent graduates from British art schools.
F.O.I.'s Award consists of :
- Return air passage to Israel
- A minimum of six weeks work and general volunteering on a kibbutz, with time for painting by the award winner
- The possibility of a ten-day placement at the prestigious Bezalel School of Art in Jerusalem
- Free time to travel round the country
- An eventual Exhibition of the artist’s Israel portfolio in London
Conditions
All applicants must submit :
- A personal c.v.
- An academic letter of reference
- Statement of reasons for wishing to visit Israel
- A representative selection of work (transparencies to be submitted initially)
Closing date
May 1 each year
Adjudication
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and artwork examined by a distinguished panel of judges.