Mural depicting Nazareth and Akka

Creativity • Innovation • Culture

Jerusalem
Academy
of the Arts

A New Generation of Artists

Our Vision

Dedicated to Creativity, Culture & Growth

The Jerusalem Academy of the Arts is dedicated to supporting creativity and innovation across artistic disciplines. Our vision emphasizes fostering community engagement, appreciation for arts, literature, and sciences.

We uphold values of justice, freedom, and cultural preservation, believing in art's power to connect cultures, preserve history, and promote healing, resilience, and critical thought.

Jerusalem artistic landscape

Jerusalem is the Compass.

Our Space

Art Lives Here

The mural adorning our building entrance celebrates the landscapes and heritage of Palestine — from the ancient streets of Nazareth to the Mediterranean shores of Akka.

Two-panel mural depicting Nazareth's red-roofed cityscape and Akka's Mediterranean harbor with ancient stone walls

Nazareth & Akka

Building Entrance Mural Painted by Abid Shalabi & Caleb Wassell

Our Foundation

The Pillars of Our Academy

Building bridges through collaborative artistic projects that bring together diverse voices and perspectives from across Jerusalem and beyond.

What We Offer

Our Programs

Comprehensive programs designed to nurture artistic talent and foster meaningful cultural connections.

Visual Arts
01

Visual Arts

Painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media explorations.

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Performing Arts
02

Performing Arts

Theater, dance, music, and interdisciplinary performance.

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Literary Arts
03

Literary Arts

Creative writing, poetry, storytelling, and publishing.

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Cultural Studies
04

Cultural Studies

History, heritage, and cross-cultural dialogue programs.

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Get Involved

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, collaborate, or simply connect — there are many ways to support the Academy and be part of what we're building.