The Space Gallery

The Space Gallery in the JNF-USA Tourist Information Center in Akko was established in 2017 by the Western Galilee Now Association, which has been operating the Information Center since 2016.
The Gallery has become an integral part of the Association’s work in the Western Galilee, dedicated to promoting the Western Galilee’s cultural, historical and geographical riches.
The artistic agenda of The Space Gallery has a deep socio-cultural orientation.

In every exhibition the visitors are exposed to the rich, colorful, multi-layered world of the local artists and craftsmen.
The main goal and principal aim of the Gallery, is to promote the recognition of local Galilee art by a wide audience – both local and international.

A key concept in the Gallery’s activities is to develop creative encounters between the arts and craftsmanship. This fascinating connection between the two is the overarching theme of all the exhibitions.

The space presents the artwork and craftsmanship of these artists in a way that creates a dialogue; a dialogue that explores the delicate, ever-changing border between these two aspects of artistic creation. This way, for example, a conceptual photograph will be displayed next to a piece of traditional, hand-embroidered cloth, or a contemporary work of art may be placed in front of a blacksmith’s anvil or chisel.
This juxtaposition initiates a space of mutual inspiration between the two., challenging the viewer to ask – What is art? create a form of inspiration between the two.
Presenting these two forms of creation in a single space, challenges the viewer to ask – What is Art?

The Space Gallery promotes and develops social and , artistic projects, while at the same time preserving and displaying  traditional handcrafts from all the different cultures sharing and enriching the region.

The Gallery holds two exhibitions a year.