JISR AL-ZARKA ART PROJECT

JISR ALZARKA

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Jisr Trail • Established in 2014 • Marked path passes 17 village landmarks• Signs in Arabic, Hebrew, and English• Student project sponsored by Institute for Democratic Education

ConceptThe Project will combine sustainable components:• Art Therapy• Open Air Museum• Painting houses• Jisr Trail• Microloans Art Therapy:

• Provide positive outlet for youth• Both Arab and Jewish youth participate• Create a safe and secure environment• Project has been implemented around the world

Microloans• Loans provided to women owned businesses• Stimulate economic development• Loans administered by Amalia Association

Open Air Museum• Establish world’s largest Open Air Art Museum• Three artist conventions in Jisr• Artists from around the world committed to attend• Culminates in main event-Dec 2015

Mission Revitalize the community of Jisr Al-Zaqra by establishing the World’s Largest Open Air Art Museum

Vision Use art as a catalyst for community transformation Art in Jisr main entrance The mayor (left) the founder (middle)

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Art in action - painting The TrailThe Crocodile RiverThe Fishers’ Village

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Goals and ObjectivesThe Jisr Art Project seeks to effect change through:• Working with youth and schools using the techniques of art therapy• Painting houses, improving physical environment and community outlook/self-esteem• Establish World’s Largest Open Air Art Museum• Spur economic development by providing microloans to community women

About Jisr Al-ZarkaThe village of Jisr Al-Zarka, located approximately 60 Km north of Tel Aviv was founded in 1924. It is bordered by the wealthy community of Caesarea in the south and the prosperous Kibbutz Maagan Michael in the north.After many years of neglect, the village is working to take advantage of its natural beauty and unique location along the coast, This Arab fishing village seeks to change the way it is viewed by welcoming visitors through numerous tourist initiatives. Ph

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Jisr Al-Zarka no longer wants to be known as the poorest Arab village in Israel, rather it seeks to make changes and become a destination for tourists and locals alike.

Jisr youth at workContact:

Moti KahanaMoti@amaliah.org