and all the days were purple by Alex Weiser

In this essay, composer Alex Weiser recounts the experience of creating his song cycle, and all the days were purple, which was named a 2020 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Music. With assistance from Asylum Art’s … Read more

Made in Contact by Bonny Nahmias and Gabriella Willenz

In this feature, Bonny and Gabriella share how a personal art exchange that started in the early days of the pandemic evolved to Made in Contact – a digital art book bringing together 30 Asylum Arts alumni.

Hadassa Goldvicht reflects on her time at the Peleh Residency

The second reflection on The Peleh Residency is by Jerusalem-based visual artist – Hadassa Goldvicht. The Peleh Residency, based in Berkeley, CA offers artists across all genres the time, space and support to practice their craft. It was designed to accommodate artists with families, and the residency provides a space apart for retreat, reflection, and art-making. It is an opportunity to foster new collaborations, audiences, and connections, while specifically supporting artists in pursuit of their craft while continuing to be parents and caregivers.

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