Transcendent Mishkan Art: The Abu Shakra Family Collection

Join us for a second visit to the Miskan Art Museum in Ein Herod for a behind the scenes look at: “Spirit of Man, Spirit of Place – Artists of the Abu-Shakra family in Ein Harod”. This visionary exhibit co-Curated by Dr. Housni Shehada and Dr. Galia Bar-Or – is an exceptional, highly acclaimed display of five artists of the Abu-Shakra family from Umm El Fahem. This historical retrospective brings hope, with a sense of comfort, in the creation of a timely dialogue.

Highlights of this presentation include:
The unique phenomenon of the Abu-Shakra family of great artists from Umm El Fahem.
This groundbreaking exhibition as a cultural-social bridge, between different parts of the Israeli society.
Reflections from the co-curators on why this exhibition has become a “MUST-SEE”, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from all over Israel!
How the Museum’s educational programs, inspired by this exhibition are impacting the region through coexistence programs between Arab and Jewish children.

Streamed live, the program will feature:
Orit Lev-Segev
Director
Mishkan Museum of Art

Housni Alkhateeb Shehada
Curator of the Abu Shakra exhibition

Galia Bar Or
Curator of the Abu Shakra exhibition

Tanya Fredman
Educational, Community and
International Programming Coordinator

Wendy Kantor
Organizer & Chair
American Friends Of The Mishkan Museum

Moderator:
Wayne L. Firestone
Webinar Host
America-Israel Friendship League