Transformative Artist Residency Program

Creative rehabilitation for survivors reclaiming their voice, identity, and purpose

The Need

Survivors of October 7, IDF veterans, first responders, former hostages, injured soldiers, and bereaved families carry trauma that words alone cannot heal.

Many are living with profound emotional injuries - isolation, grief, hypervigilance, and loss of meaning - with few resources designed for their unique needs.

The 8 Project Residency fills this urgent gap.

We provide a structured, safe, and deeply supportive environment where art, therapy, and mentorship come together to rebuild emotional resilience and restore a sense of self.

The Experience

Our 1–2 month residency in Los Angeles offers a complete framework for creative and emotional rehabilitation.

Residents follow a guided weekly schedule that integrates:

• Studio Work

Daily creation in a professional art studio, guided by trained mentors.

• Therapy & Mental Health Care

Trauma assessments, weekly therapy sessions, and on-site emotional support throughout the residency.

• Creative Mentorship

One-on-one weekly mentorship with artist and founder Tomer Peretz, supporting each resident’s artistic and personal development.

• Community Connection

Group discussions, collaborative works, and shared experiences that rebuild trust, connection, and belonging.

The program provides full support - including housing, flights, transportation, art materials, therapeutic care, and professional development - allowing residents to focus entirely on healing and creation.

The Impact

The residency is a life-changing intervention, helping survivors transform trauma into creative power and silence into expression.

Graduates leave with:

• Renewed confidence and emotional stability

• Creative and professional tools

• A body of artwork that tells their story

• A community of support that extends far beyond the studio

Their artwork is exhibited publicly to raise awareness, inspire others, and honor their journey.

The healing does not end when the residency does.

Residents return home as pillars of strength for their families and communities - reigniting communication, rebuilding stability, and restoring hope.

Why Your Support Matters

Each residency is fully funded, so no survivor is ever turned away due to financial hardship.

Every contribution directly supports travel, housing, therapy, materials, mentorship, and the safe environment required for this deep healing work.

Your support helps transform lives - one resident at a time.

Together, we can continue turning trauma into testimony and creation into resilience.

Funding Breakdown per Residency

Every residency is fully funded, so survivors can focus entirely on healing, creation, and rebuilding their lives. Your support directly covers the essential components of the program:

Monthly Residency Costs

• Housing & Local Transportation: $3,500

• Art Supplies & Creative Materials: $3,000

• Studio Administration & Operational Logistics: $1,000

Total per Month: $7,500

Additional Support

• International Flights: $2,500

Your support doesn’t just fund a residency - it gives someone their life back.