Israeli Center for Digital Art

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An art center rooted in Jessy Cohen

Galit Eilat founded the center in 2001. It moved to Jessy Cohen in 2012 and operates as a nonprofit institution supported by Holon Municipality. Collaboration with residents shapes its approach to public art and education. Projects can explore neighbourhood memory, shared space and collective production. This local setting explains why the center’s work includes community activity and practical making alongside video and contemporary exhibitions.

A neighbourhood museum made with residents

The Complete Jessy Cohen Museum developed from a project by artists Effi and Amir. Their six-month residency began in April 2016. Residents helped decide how the neighbourhood should be represented and what its museum should contain. The project description includes a timeline of events remembered by residents, beginning in the 1950s, and a map reflecting their experience of local boundaries. Personal interpretation sits alongside history and neighbourhood folklore. Ask which parts of the museum project can be visited during the center’s transition.

Making and materials at MAX

MAX Crafts and Machines combines artistic work with practical production. Its official description lists woodworking, laser cutting, 3D printing and CNC equipment. The published routes include independent work for users with the necessary equipment training, production from an existing design with the professional team, and advice on developing an artwork or project. Independent users need prior training. The laboratory asks users to bring the raw materials required for their work. Arrange equipment, access and a working time in advance rather than assuming that a general visit includes machine use.

Group visits built around discussion

The center describes exhibition tours for school-age groups and adults. Staff introduce the works and lead a discussion; the content follows the exhibition being shown. A separate art-and-community visit is aimed at professionals and students interested in the center’s collaborative methods. MAX workshops are developed with the organisation requesting them. Confirm the participant ages, language, duration and currently available programme with the team. A programme description on the website does not confirm a session on your chosen date.

Halas, Maarav and the video archive

The center’s wider activities include Halas, an online platform for experimental sound, and Maarav, an online arts and culture magazine. Its institutional description also includes a video archive and a music room for rehearsal and recording. These are distinct strands of the center’s work; they do not imply unrestricted access to every room during visiting hours. Mention a particular archive interest or sound project when contacting the team. Online publications offer another way to explore its work before arranging an in-person visit.

Published hours need a programme check

The contact and about pages list Tuesday 16:00–20:00, Wednesday and Thursday 14:00–18:00, and Saturday 11:00–15:00. Friday information conflicts: one section gives 10:00–14:00, while the FAQ says closed. The FAQ also lists Sunday and Monday as closed. Because the center separately reports a move into MAX, this published timetable does not establish exhibition access during the transition. Confirm the time of your particular visit by phone. An automatic weekly opening schedule has not been set here.

Address, contact and access

Center base

4 Ha-Amoraim Street, Holon. Use האמוראים 4, חולון for navigation and confirm the entrance to MAX.

Telephone

03-5568792. Ask for the venue and time of the programme you plan to attend.

Public transport

The official contact page lists Bat Yam–Komemiyut railway station. Check the onward route and current services before travelling.

Parking

The MAX page reports parking at the site. Confirm arrangements and availability for your visit.

Accessibility

The accessibility statement describes an accessible route and adapted seating. Check access to the particular room and MAX entrance in advance.

Website

cda.org.il; the Contact / צור קשר section provides a contact form.

Questions before a visit

• Where is the center based? At 4 Ha-Amoraim Street in Holon’s Jessy Cohen neighbourhood. During the transition, the team is based in MAX within the same compound.
• Can I drop in to see an exhibition? Contact the team first. Exhibitions may take place in municipal galleries, and access depends on the programme.
• What are the Friday hours? The official website contains conflicting information: 10:00–14:00 in one section and closed in another. Call 03-5568792 to confirm.
• Are there school programmes? The group-tour page describes exhibition visits for school-age participants and adults. Arrange the specific programme and ages with the team.
• Can I work independently at MAX? The laboratory describes an independent-work route for people with prior equipment training. Agree on access, materials and a working time in advance.
• What is the Complete Jessy Cohen Museum? It is a collaborative project by artists Effi and Amir and neighbourhood residents, bringing together local history, memories and residents’ understanding of the area.
• Is there accessible entry? The official statement describes an accessible route. Confirm the entrance to MAX and access to your programme’s actual venue after the relocation.
• How do I contact the center? Call 03-5568792 or use the contact form at cda.org.il. Include the programme, group details and your preferred date.