Members of this non-profit organization, founded after WWI, represent a wide spectrum of artistic disciplines, and include artists both young and old, Israelis both born and immigrated.
Artists give monthly lectures on a volunteer basis to organized groups.
The House is one of Jerusalem's most picturesque buildings. It was built during the Ottoman regime, and its architecture was influenced by the walls of Jerusalem's Old City. In 1965, the building was restored, its facade preserved, and transferred to the Jerusalem Artists Association. Using open source software, Engaging is now rebuilding Rakia to be more dynamic.