studio of her own

Studio Of Her Own - is a platform of personal and artistic growth for Jewish religious women artists at the outset of their careers. Based in Jerusalem, the Studio gives Jewish religious women artists a physical and mental space, mutual support and economic empowerment. These ultimately shift norms and behaviors in all that regards to the status of religious women at home and in the community.  Founded 6 years ago, the Studio's vision is to empower religious women artists' voices in the public sphere while serving as a bridge between Jerusalem's diverse populations. SOHO's artists come from the myriad of Jewish religious backgrounds in Israel, are all graduates of leading arts schools and programs and are determined to pursue a future within the arts field. Studio Of Her Own in a registered NGO. Founded and directed by Zippi Mizrahi, the association is mainly based on volunteers work. The association has one paid employee and 15 volunteers. Also, we have 5 board members leading the organization. Our annual turnover is: 200.000 NIS accorrding to audited report • Sources of funding: Natan Fund, Jerusalem Foundatiion, London Ya'ari Foundation, Municipal support: Municipality of Jerusalem. SOHO runs several projects for the benefit of its artists and the community: 1. Business development and mentoring program for emerging artists. 2. Embroidery project with Palestinian women from East Jerusalem. 3. Women's Art in Public Spaces. 4. Art workshops in Women's Shelters. Our projects are implemented with a number of local and national partners: 1. Municipality of Jerusalem. 2. MATI Jerusalem (small business development association). 3. Museums and Galleries - Ben Gurion academic gallery, Ein Harod museom Beeri gallery, Barbur gallery. Muslala group of artists and more. 4. Jeruslaem Women's Shelter, and family center for women un jerusalem.