An Israel Arts Festival, a series of cultural and art events, is being held here through June, it was announced by the Consulate General of Israel. The festival consists of more than 10 events, including a major art exhibition at the Public Library Cultural Center, a film week- two photographic exhibitions, a concert of Israeli contemporary music, and presentations by prominent Israeli poets and writers.
The common denominator of the Festival is to present the public with “another Israel,” that of “a dynamic- creative nation which despite political, military and economic pressures has a thriving, unique artistic community that gives the country its special features.” the Consulate General said in a statement.
“In the 35 years since Israel achieved independence, the full spectrum of the arts has developed and flourished, and its artists have won international recognition for their accomplishments,” the statement added.
The six-month festival is sponsored by the Israel-Arts Committee, Talman Home Federal Savings, and the Consulate General of Israel. Other participating organizations include the Chicago Public Library, Chicago Council on Fine Arts, the Chamber Consortium, Facets Multimedia, the Goldman-Kraft Gallery, and the Maurice Spertus Museum.
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