Kenafayim
Art With Purpose.

Since 2004, Kenafayim (Wings) has been a creative home in Israel for artists navigating mental health challenges.

Here, art becomes a way to express, connect, and heal.

What We Do

Kenafayim is a vibrant daily creative studio where artists living with mental health challenges find professional mentoring, a nurturing community, and the freedom to explore their talents across disciplines like music, theater, visual arts, animation, film, and writing.
Each participant works toward personal and creative goals, producing real-world outcomes - portfolios, exhibitions, performances, publications - and earning paid opportunities that foster artistic growth and greater independence

We also run The Special Theater: a one-of-a-kind performance group made up of artists with disabilities, using movement and storytelling to break down stereotypes and share their art with audiences in Israel and abroad.

At Kenafayim, we believe in the power of art to break stigma, spark conversation, and make the invisible seen. Together, through exhibitions, performances, and storytelling, we create supportive a space for growth and oppurtuity.

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Inside The Studios

Kenafayim has 5 types of art studios for the artists to explore

Theater

The Theater works on forming ensembles and producing shows with original theatrical style.

Music

The goal of the studio is to help participants develop their musical skills through working together - writing, composing, producing original songs, recording, and performances.

Art

A creative space for visual arts, where experienced artists with a background in the field come to create, explore, and grow.

Cinema & Video

The studio helps participants build the creative and technical skills behind filmmaking. From documentaries and video art to video poetry, short films, and music videos.

Writing

For anyone drawn to literary writing and looking to express themselves through poetry, prose, and everything in between.

Join Us

Stories From Our Artists

I’ve been part of the employment support program for six months. At a time when I didn’t believe in myself or my chances of finding a job, the program helped me move forward. I started taking action, sending out resumes, and going to interviews. Today, I work as a guide and mentor in the rehabilitation field, and I continue to receive supported employment through Kenafayim, thanks to the power of art.

- N', age 36

How You Can Help

Your support helps artists coping with mental health challenges create, perform, and thrive.

Every donation allows us to provide a supportive community and meaningful opportunities for artistic growth, supported employment, healing, and overall well-being.