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Many of the artists living in the winding lanes of Ein Hod throw open their workshops to visitors, who are welcome to browse and buy. Between the olive trees and behind painted gates, look for signs on homes that indicate the sale of art and crafts from jewelry to artistic photography. Either start at the entrance to the village where signs point to the left or head for the village square straight ahead.
Owners Dan and Lea Ben-Arye have lived and worked in Ein Hod for more than three decades, creating and selling their art. Their gallery features paintings, sculptures, jewelry, Judaica, and wearable art. They act as village ambassadors, running an information center from their shop. Private workshops can be arranged ahead of time with Lea.
The Ein Hod Central Gallery, an integral part of the artistic community here since 1953, carries a wide selection of handicrafts and art by resident artists at its space on the main square. Displayed in the front room are ceramics, enamel, and silver and gold jewelry, while another room, just through an arch, has paintings, sculptures, and graphic works.
This lovely little studio holds Vivienne Silver-Brody's collection of vintage works by Israel's best photographers. The emphasis is on building the State of Israel. There's also a wide range of 19th-century photos of the Holy Land. A digital print costs NIS 150. Call or email for hours and the address.
