Bank Hapoalim will open its 26th annual Israeli Art Exhibition on Saturday at the bank’s headquarters in Tel Aviv, with proceeds from artwork sales dedicated this year to NATAL, Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, according to a statement released by organizers.
The exhibition will feature around 650 works by leading Israeli artists alongside emerging artists at the start of their careers, displayed throughout the floors of Bank Hapoalim’s headquarters building at 63 Yehuda Halevi Street.
Organizers said the exhibition will be open to the public on Saturday evening, February 21, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sunday and Monday, February 22-23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Among the participating artists listed by organizers are Miriam Cabessa, Yonatan Ullman, Ido Markus, Merav Sudai, Shimon Pinto, Yair Garbuz, Philip Renzler, Yoni Gold, Corinne Spector, Moshe Tereka, Gil Heller, Olga Yerushalmi, Roni Yaffe, and Ziv Koren.
Bank Hapoalim said it selected NATAL through the Poalim in the Community Foundation within its Social Banking Division. Participating artists will receive 25% of the sales proceeds, according to the statement.
The exhibition’s theme this year will focus on supporting victims of trauma caused by war and terror, with specific attention to the events of October 7, while aiming to strengthen Israel’s resilience, organizers said.
What is NATAL?
NATAL, which has provided psychological assistance for nearly 28 years to people suffering from post-traumatic stress linked to war and terror, describes trauma as an “invisible injury” that can develop after severe events, often involving life-threatening situations and a sense of lost control.
The organization said more than two million Israelis are coping with post-traumatic symptoms, including combat soldiers, terror victims, and families struggling to restore a sense of security at home.
Since October 7, 2023, NATAL has been operating around the clock with therapists, volunteers, and staff members, providing support to tens of thousands of reservists and discharged soldiers, emergency and rescue personnel, civilians, and families, the statement said.
NATAL added that during the Swords of Iron war, it has provided trauma-focused care at the individual, family, community, and national levels. The statement cited public awareness efforts, policy work, community tools, integrated therapeutic treatment, research, and knowledge-sharing in Israel and abroad. NATAL said its services include a 24/7 helpline, clinical treatment, and support for reintegration into daily life and the workforce.
Organizers also announced a dedicated exhibition shop at the entrance to the headquarters building. Items for sale will include Shabbat flower bouquets in collaboration with the Kadar Foundation, gold necklaces featuring NATAL’s tree symbol, and bags illustrated by Israeli designers.
For details, organizers directed the public to: https://www.artpoalim.co.il