culture
Denise Rich unveiling the
Gabrielle Rich Wing of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art
The Foundation is a committed supporter of cultural excellence and the arts internationally, from large established institutions, such as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Lucerne Symphony to programs and scholarships for young musicians living in Israel's periphery.

The Foundation has been a major supporter of museum renovation projects in Israel and Europe and the building and expansion of the Marc Rich Israel Cinema Center in Tel Aviv.



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Major Museum Projects
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Musical Competitions
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Major Museum Projects

The Foundation has supported several museum projects in Israel and Europe:
  • The Jewish Museum of London – Renovation Project, completed 2010
  • The Israel Museum, Jerusalem – Major renovation of the entire museum
  • Tel Aviv Museum of Art – Gabrielle Rich Wing
  • Jewish Museum, Spain – Patronat "Call de Girona"

Music

The Foundation provides on-going support for musical excellence programs:
  • Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, Lucerne, Switzerland
  • The James Galway Flute Master Class Scholarships, Switzerland
  • The Juventudes Musicales Program, Madrid, Spain
  • The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra – Concert sponsorship
  • The Young Israel Philharmonic – Scholarship support for young musicians
  • Keshet Eilon – Program support for young violinists
In addition, the Foundation supports numerous other smaller programs for young musicians.

Musical Competitions

In its aim to assist cultural excellence the Foundation supports several musical competitions:
  • Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition
  • International Harp Competition

Cinema

The Foundation has supported institutions and organizations promoting cinema and filmmaking:
  • The Marc Rich Israel Cinema Center and Tel Aviv Cinematheque – Conception and building of the Cinematheque
  • Several local film festivals in Israel

Theatre

The Foundation continued its support of established and smaller theatre companies for programs and performances in Israel and abroad. These theatre companies include:
  • The Cameri Theatre Repertory theatre
  • HaBima National Theatre Company
  • Beit Lessin Theatre
  • Gesher Theatre
  • Kahn Theatre
  • Herzliya Theatre Ensemble

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