Hutzot Hayotzer Fair 2022Mon
Aug 15 6:00PM

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The annual outdoor International Jerusalem Arts and Crafts Fair, called Hutzot Hayotzer (sometimes spelled Khutsot HaYotser or Chutzot Hayotzer), is undoubtedly one of Jerusalem’s highlights of the summer if not the entire year. Hutzot Hayotzer can be translated as “the Creator Steps Out,” which is exactly what happens. Dozens of artists meet at this event, showcasing their creations, selling their crafts and allowing thousands to take in what Jerusalem and the world have to offer.

Hutzot Hayotzer is held at one of Jerusalem’s most unique venues, Sultan’s Pool, which creates the perfect ambiance for this summer festival. Just at the foot of the Old City, this valley and its surrounding areas sit adjacent to the permanent artist colony, also named Hutzot Hayotzer.

Visitors stroll from stand to stand, taking in local and international artisans’ work from watches to hammocks to paintings, often being sold by the original artists, and much more. From the depths of the Sultan’s Pool, entrenched in the earth’s Jerusalem stone, with the Old City lit up in the background and the stars above, the romantic, artistic, and friendly environment envelops guests.

The festival, produced by Ariel Company, includes nightly live concerts and dance performances by famous Israeli artists, as well as many food stands and workshops scheduled throughout.

The fair is a great place to purchase art and functionally designed items. Or at the very least, it is inspiring to see all the creativity emerging from Israel and around the world.

The festival opens every evening (except Friday) from 6 to 11 PM and on Saturday from 9 PM to midnight, in the Hutzot Hayotzer area, Mitchell Park, and the Merrill Hassenfeld Amphitheater in the Sultan’s Pool.

Hutzot Hayotzer Festival Events 2022

Central Stage at the Sultan’s Pool

Performances by the best Israeli artists. Events will take place on the main stage at the Sultan’s Pool every evening from 9 PM (and on Saturday at 10 PM):

August 15 – Monday – Sarit Haddad & Kobi Peretz. Opening performances of the festival—2 separate shows.
August 16 – Tuesday – Itay Levy & Shlomi Shabbat. 2 separate shows and a joint show.
August 17 – Wednesday – Idan Habib & Nathan Goshen. 2 individual shows.
August 18 – Thursday – Aviv Gefen and Hatauyot hosting Ha’haverim Shel Natasha.
August 20 – Saturday – Idan Amadi hosts Malo.
August 21- Sunday – Eyal Golan.
August 22- Monday – Tuna & Jasmine Muallem. 2 individual shows.
August 23- Tuesday – Nega Erez.
August 24 – Wednesday – Danny Sanderson celebrating a legacy of 55 Years hosting T-Slam and Amir Dadon.
August 25 – Thursday – Nasreen Kadri & Moshe Peretz. 2 separate shows.
August 27- Saturday – Odia & Osher Cohen & Gal Adam. 3 separate shows.

What to expect at the fairs?

The Israeli exhibition – Join the stalls of about 150 Israeli artists presenting their paintings, prints, ceramics, jewelry, Judaica, toys, and more. A great opportunity to support the local artistic community.

ARTISTA – an exhibition of lit outdoor installations designed by Philip Blau – dive into a magical world of creatures from alien galaxies projected from the starry night.
Here you can walk around the structure of larger-than-life characters. The space will present 16 designed installations spanning the central area of the fair, creating a magically illuminated exposition, manifesting an entire adventure in both light and dark.
At the center of the experience the main bar will be placed, from which there will be spread out four stages. They will serve as a seating area and performance stage for various surprising elements that will emerge during the evening.
This year’s theatrical performance combines dancers, actors, and theater artists in sparkling costumes, in a special black-and-white and gold design that will enhance the magical ambiance of the surroundings.
Throughout the evening the artists will create movement shows and theatrical interactions with those sitting on and around the bar..

SPARKS – Aerial circus, movement, and hovercraft performance by Circus Y – enjoy a spectacular musical performance held among the sky and the earth, created by dancers and acrobats hanging on a crane.
A mix of levitation, acrobatics and dance in the air with larger-than-life elements and the sound of magical music.

Instagram Photography Exhibition – An exhibition of three-dimensional photography walls, inspired by famous artworks, a perfect backdrop for a selfie.

The Black Box Gallery – the world’s first peeking gallery created by the artist and performer Lior Khalfon – the “Black Box Gallery” will be placed on the fair’s square and provide a first-of-its-kind glimpse into the art world.
The portable gallery is built inside a giant container and includes peepholes placed at different heights, adapted for each age, so everyone can have a glimpse of another world together.

The gallery will attract the crowd by emanating intriguing fantasy music, as well as by being a giant black structure in the public space, filled with large peepholes and question marks, inviting the passers-by to peer inside into a magical world.

Light Sculpture – by the multidisciplinary artist: Alon Birger (The Light Theater) – along the main walkway in Hutzot Hayotzer will display artworks of illuminated sculptures that will be placed on the side of the mountain and create a magical experience: a combination of human figures, giant flowers, magical creatures and a variety of lighting effects.

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Photos by Mel Brickman, Ilan Bashur, Zoharon, Eldad Refaeli, Guy Kushi, Riv Fein

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