Artis

To all of the wonderful artists, institutions and friends we’ve had the privilege to collaborate with this year - THANK YOU for making 2009 so memorable. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished with your encouragement and support:

- Distributed nearly $100,000 in project grants to artists, curators, writers and institutions in the US and Europe

- Awarded $50,000 in educational and residency grants for artists studying abroad, including our ongoing partnership with Columbia University’s MFA Program

- Co-commissioned projects and talks with MoMA, X Initiative, Performa and Art in General featuring artists Yael Bartana, Omer Fast, Guy Ben-Ner, Keren Cytter, Anat Pick, Know Hope and Naama Tsabar

- Conducted our 4th trip to Israel for curators and writers, bringing our total number of sponsored visitors to over 30 professionals across the US and Europe

- Launched our new website as a resource for dialogue and exchange with artists from Israel, with articles, videos, artists profiles, press and news

-Served as an active resource for arts and news publications to connect with leading artists from Israel (read on our website!)

Help us make 2010 an even more ambitious year supporting contemporary visual artists from Israel by making a tax-deductible contribution in any amount. Thanks to the generosity of our Board of Directors, all of our operating expenses are covered so that your donation directly supports projects and initiatives that advance opportunities for Israeli artists in New York and beyond.

With thanks and love,

Your friends at Artis