Break the Silence Mural Project (BTS)
was born 19 years ago when four Jewish American artists
traveled to the West Bank city of Ramallah and worked on a series of community
mural projects with Palestinian community members and artists. Upon returning
from that first trip in 1989, the artists presented reflections on their
experiences to over a 100 audiences in high schools, universities, art
galleries and community centers across the United States. BTS has
also produced an award winning videotape that was aired on cable TV and
distributed at festivals. We have been published in several journals and
books. Since our first mural was painted in Occupied Palestine in 1989,
BTS has collaborated with Palestinian and North American communities to produce
13 more murals depicting community organizing and grassroots political
movement’s efforts.
Today, BTS continues to be is an arts/activist group
committed to using creative projects to facilitate social change and greater
awareness of the complexities in Occupied Palestine. We have partnered with
many amazing people over the years to produce art events aimed at raising
awareness about the Palestinian struggle while making local connections with
other indigenous populations and communities fighting for justice.
For the past 20 years, our work has been made possible by grants from radical and progressive foundations and non-profits, individuals and community fundraising events. If you would like to make a financial contribution, or support us in other ways, please contact us:
- To make a donation by credit card, please click on the 'Donate' button to the left.
- To send a check: make checks out to
JIP Cultural Committee/BTS
and send to 2940 16th #206 SF, CA, 94103
Contact us: susangreene@mindspring.com
