INSIDERS & The Collective – Night of Art in Kibbutz Ga’aton

A small community at the edge of the hills, rich in contrasts and full of life. Between the sounds of children playing  and rehearsals of  Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, between international DJs recording new music and the clucking of chickens in the coop, a vibrant mosaic of everyday life beats at the heart of Kibbutz Ga’aton.

As part of the July Art Festival by Western Galilee Now, a unique collaboration is woven between INSIDERS – the personal creations project of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company dancers – and The Collective, a group of local artists living and creating in Kibbutz Ga’aton.

For the third consecutive year, dancers, artists, and creators come together for a collaboration that has become a cherished tradition: a living, breathing encounter between artists, local art, and the daily life of the kibbutz.

What Awaits You?

19:30 – Gathering at the KCDC Gallery, located at the entrance to Zichri Hall.

20:00 – INSIDERS
Original dance works created and performed by KCDC dancers

21:15 – The Collective of Ga’aton invites you to pause, breathe, and connect with the atmosphere. Experience “The Knowing Body” – a short and enchanting somatic journey that combines deep listening, presence, and natural movement within our unique surroundings. You are welcome to actively participate or simply observe, feel, and immerse yourself in the experience at your own pace. The journey will be guided by Yael Tzibulsky, a member of The Collective and a teacher at the International Dance Village.

21:30–23:00 – Gallery Tour & Artist Encounters. Explore the galleries, meet the artists, and discover the story of the Company and the International Dance Village.

*Please note: Registration is limited to one tour per participant (up to two galleries may be visited during each tour).

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening of inspiration, movement, and art, and discover Ga’aton from a perspective you have never experienced before.

Participating Galleries

Lil Studio

A ceramic studio and gallery featuring handcrafted works by artist Liat Gilad. Her distinctive aesthetic, which she describes as “Contemporary Archaeology,” moves along a timeline between artifacts uncovered in archaeological excavations and contemporary design.

Roy Darstin Studio

A creative space dedicated to artistic exploration, learning, and discovery—a place where art and education meet.

The studio focuses on printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and the dialogue between these disciplines, combining both traditional and contemporary techniques.

The KCDC Costume Workshop

A unique opportunity to visit the studio where the stories behind the Company’s costumes come to life. Meet Avia Wittner, KCDC’s Head Seamstresses and gain insight into the creative process behind the wardrobe of the Company’s productions.

The KCDC Gallery

Watch a moving short film about the late Yehudit Arnon, founder of  Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, and learn about the history of the Company and the International Dance Village.