Bezalel Art Fair started today with 150 artists and designers displaying their crafts in an art fair that will take place every week along Bezalel and Shatz Streets in Jerusalem. Musical performances are planned as well as the projection of films in cooperation with the Jerusalem Cinematheque and weekly exhibitions by guest artists. Jerusalem, Israel. 05/03/2010.
Beginning today (March 5, 2010), 150 artists and designers will display the products of their crafts in an art fair that will take place every week along Bezalel and Shatz Streets in Jerusalem. The fair will take place Fridays between 09:00-15:00 as well as during the holiday of Passover. Musical performances are planned as well as the projection of films in cooperation with the Jerusalem Cinematheque and weekly exhibitions by guest artists. Entrance is free.
Jerusalem municipal organizers are aware of the dwindling popularity of the down-town Jerusalem area in recent years due to construction work being done for the Jerusalem Light Train and other development projects. They are hoping the fair attracts thousands of visitors every week, including visitors from out of town. In addition to livening up the artistic and cultural atmosphere the fair is expected to supply an additional source of income for Jerusalem's artists, designers and craftsmen. As part of his stated policy of favoring the younger community in Jerusalem, Mayor Nir Barkat instructed all employees of the fair be residents of the city.
