The 26th annual Israeli Art Exhibition, sponsored and hosted by Bank Hapoalim, will be dedicated this year to NATAL – Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, with proceeds supporting mental health treatment and rehabilitation for victims of war and terror.
The exhibition, a longstanding fixture in Israel’s art calendar, will focus on assisting those affected by trauma stemming from war and terror attacks, particularly the events of October 7, while promoting resilience across Israeli society. All proceeds will be donated to NATAL. Participating artists will receive 25% of the sales revenue.
Since October 7, NATAL has operated a 24/7 helpline and expanded its services with teams of therapists, volunteers and staff providing emotional and psychological support to tens of thousands of reservists, discharged soldiers, emergency and rescue personnel, civilians and families.
Founded nearly 28 years ago, NATAL provides psychological care to individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress related to terror and war. The organization addresses what it calls the “invisible injury” of trauma — emotional wounds that can develop after life-threatening events and profound loss of control. According to NATAL, more than 2 million Israelis are coping with post-traumatic symptoms, including combat veterans, victims of terror attacks and families struggling with the long-term effects of national security crises.
The ongoing Swords of Iron war has been marked by widespread violence and far-reaching social consequences. NATAL says it has delivered trauma-focused care at the individual, family and community levels, while also promoting public awareness, advancing research and advocating supportive public policy.
Its services include a round-the-clock helpline, individualized clinical treatment and assistance with reintegration into daily life, community frameworks and the workforce. The organization also works to disseminate professional knowledge in Israel and abroad.
Approximately 650 works by leading and emerging Israeli artists will be displayed throughout the floors of Bank Hapoalim’s headquarters at 63 Yehuda Halevi St. in Tel Aviv.
This year’s exhibition will also feature a shop at the entrance to the bank’s headquarters offering items for sale, including Shabbat flower bouquets created in collaboration with the Kadar Foundation, gold necklaces bearing NATAL’s tree symbol and bags illustrated by Israeli designers as part of the partnership.
The exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sunday and Monday, February 22-23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission details are available on the exhibition’s website.