
Founded in 1953 by the Dada artist Marcel Janco and a group
of artists, Ein Hod is the only artists' village in Israel,
and one of few of it's kind in the whole world.
Nestled in the heart of the Hof Carmel region, among olive
groves and fruit orchards, the village glides down mount
Carmel green hills to the sea shore. This pictorial setting
is enhanced by the special and intensive cultural and diversified
artistic scenario.
150 artists and their families inhabit Ein Hod. They live, work and create in the village in every cultural medium
and field of endeavor. Through the years, the special
atmosphere in the village has influenced the second and
third generations into choosing to live here and become
artists in their own rights.
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From
the first days to the present, the richness and diversified
talent of members of the artists' village have been unlimited
source of excitement and creativity for the community, and
many of the events, as well as the celebration of holidays
are initiated and carried out by local talent. Through the
years Ein Hod has become famous for it's cultural and
inspiring activities and is visited by tourists and artists
alike seeking to enjoy and share the muse.
Among the members of the village are 10
winners of the prestigious Israel National
Award, architects, jewelers and designers whose projects
are world-renowned. Many of Ein Hod artists have won world
acclaim. Their works are included in important private and
institutional collections. They exhibit in museums and major
galleries in Israel and abroad, participate in important
group exhibitions and are invited to international art projects,
published books, and were awarded prizes.
The Ein Hod Central Art Gallery,
founded during the first days of Ein Hod, is the heart of
the village. Most of Ein Hod artists and craftsmen present
their works in the gallery's spaces, as well as in their private
studios and galleries. Some are opened
to the public on daily basis, others, upon previously set
appointments.
The Janco
Dada museum, build in 1983 in honor
of the founder of the village, includes a permanent exhibition
of Janco's work, exhibition spaces for young artists and
contemporary art, and a Dadalab, laboratory for the experience
of Dada art for young people.
"yad
Gertrude" was donated to Ein Hod
by the dancer Gertrude Krause who was a member of the village.
It serves as the village archives, a showcase for the members
of Ein Hod who passed away, as well as a hall for chamber
music concerts.
In the village square and all around the village there are
galleries, workshops and studios, art shops, café's
and restaurants opened to the public.
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