Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design is Israel's oldest institution of higher education. Today, the Academy is renowned in Israel and throughout the world as a premiere arts school dedicated to education, innovation, and artistic creativity. Bezalel students are the next generation of industrial and graphic designers, architects, painters, sculptors, photographers, computer artists, filmmakers, glass blowers, ceramicists, and jewelry makers. Friends of Bezalel is committed to supporting students, faculty, and graduates as well as publicizing their impressive accomplishments.