Thursday, November 3, 2011

An Isle of Tranquility in the Galilee




Join a new, revolutionary Community Artist-in- Residence Program in the Galilee in Israel!  
The Bat Shalom Guest House is an expansive contemporary artist villa nestled in the hills of the Galilee between the Sea of Galilee and Mount Tavor. Inspired by the land absorbed with the sources of the Bible, Druze villages, Christians, Muslims, and Jews, we invite artists of all walks of life to join us for a one-month Art Laboratory December 18, 2011-January 18, 2012. 

12 selected international artists will research and explore the connection between art and peace work with the world-renown multi-media artist and peace activist, Dorit Bat-Shalom. She will lead this group on a journey through the ancient cultures and spiritual paths that live in the land of Israel while connecting them with acclaimed Israeli artists. The Guest House will provide a sanctuary where from every window and balcony the beautiful view of the ancient Lower Galilee will enrapture you. With an atmosphere of inspiration, creativity, and tranquility, this unique location deeply serves each artist. 

Click here to see videos of the Bat Shalom Guest House. All those interested in this initiatory opportunity can submit the application found below. The application deadline is 1.12.2011.

Please note that there is only room for 12 residents- there are six private rooms and two shared spaces available.
The one-month Residency includes full room and board, and extensive studio facilities. Excursions are included to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea and Tzfat with meetings with Palestinian, Bedouin, Christian, Druze, and Jewish artists.

Cost:  $2000

Once we receive your application and your portfolio, we will be in touch with you to discuss details of the residency.
Please note that the option to stay on after January 15 is available.                                    
We are looking forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to call us at 972-77-4246166 or email us at
doritbatshalom@gmail.com

Facilitators:
Dorit Bat Shalom -  A native 8th generation Israeli, who has been      working as a multi-media artist for over 30 years. She is the founder of the "Peace Tent" project and “Woman of Vision”, which empowers Palestinian and Jewish women for co-existing. Her theater, art installations and art exhibitions have been presented in the Middle East, Europe, and North  America. http://www.aranpa.com/walkSyn.htm

Miki Shomroni – Holistic therapist, has worked for many years as a Palestinian and Israeli group facilitator.
She is the founder of "Kol HaEla" (the voice of the goddess)
She traveled among the indigenous and was initiated  as an "Ojibwe". She is the program producer and manager of holistic space in the Guest House.


How to contact:
972-774246166
Miki- 972-526445333

Skype- mikishomroni

1 comment:

  1. Impressive! I want to visit this place as soon as possible. I know that I could enjoy to stay here because of the beautiful surroundings. Any way aside from this I'd like to try the best guest house in Kingston Jamaica.

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