The Schusterman Visiting Artists Program, a project of the Foundation for Jewish Culture, was founded in June 2008 to provide a new avenue for connecting North American audiences with Israel through the lens of Israeli artists embedded in residencies in communities across the U.S.

Each year, 10 to 12 artists—filmmakers, choreographers, musicians, writers and visual artists—are awarded two- to four-month residencies at renowned institutions (including universities, museums and Jewish Community Centers), during which time they show their art through relevant programming, classes, exhibitions and performances. Direct contact with artists and their work enables audiences to experience the richness and vibrancy of Israeli art of various disciplines through extended, intimate contact. www.jewishculture.org