Overview

• The Open Arts Hub, a Berlin-based initiative, provides resources for artists facing antisemitism and advises cultural institutions on avoiding antisemitic content.
• The project combines efforts from the Ofek counseling center and the Institute for New Social Sculpture, receiving €500,000 in funding from the Berlin government.
• Workshops, roundtables, and networking opportunities for Jewish and Israeli artists are part of the hub's offerings, aiming to foster inclusion and reduce discrimination.
• Berlin's Culture Senator Joe Chialo emphasized the need for dialogue alongside firm boundaries to combat hate and division in the arts sector.
• The hub's establishment coincides with funding cuts to other antisemitism-focused initiatives, though discussions are ongoing to secure their support.