AIDA’s mission is to foster the development of contemporary decorative artists from Israel by connecting them to an international audience of galleries, institutions and collectors. Since the organization’s founding in 2003, AIDA has helped launch the international careers of over seventy artists from Israel. Underlying all of AIDA’s activities is the goal to promote a positive face of contemporary Israel not often seen by the world.

AIDA’s programs include: connecting artists with galleries; exhibiting works at international art fairs; providing scholarships, residencies and summer teaching positions at prominent craft schools; and producing museum and gallery exhibitions. These programs allow artists from Israel the opportunity to exchange ideas, techniques, and approaches to their work with a broad and diverse audience.