Artis is an independent nonprofit organization that broadens international awareness and understanding of contemporary art from Israel, and provides important resources, programs and platforms for artists and art professionals to develop lasting partnerships with the global art community. Founded in 2004, Artis is based in New York with outposts in Los Angeles and Tel Aviv. Our activities include: public programs; a grant and scholarship program; cultural research trips to Israel for art professionals and collectors; professional development initiatives; and our online resource, artiscontemporary.org.