The Art Center
Visit the Iconic Art Center
An iconic architectural landmark, the Neot Semadar Art Center was designed and hand-built over a period of 15 years by the founding members of the community. Environmentally conscious and artistically rich, the building merges sustainable desert architecture with traditional construction techniques. Its unique aesthetic combines Middle Eastern, desert, and Judaic influences, embodying a deep connection to place and culture.
The Art Center was designed and constructed by the people of Neot Semadar in a process that provided a real life experience of creativity and cooperation. For 15 years, this building was the main project in Neot Semadar, and the entire Kibbutz participated. Many techniques of architecture were studied and applied here: a special way of casting a mosaic floor, a technique of molding reliefs and sculptures in concrete, and the application of some desert construction principles, such as the passive air cooling tower.
A program of courses and seminars in the Art Center for people from Israel and other countries is offered on a regular basis. Many of the people living in Neot Semadar are artisans, and in addition to their work, they also act as teachers. A period of study in Neot Semadar allows students a temporary break from everyday routine and pressing needs. Here they will learn a new art form , and experience the joy of working alone and together in a process that may open up new possibilities in their lives at large.
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 – 15:00
Friday: 09:30 – 12:30
Last entry: one hour before closing
For groups Guided Tour
:Please book in advance
