The Arts Council has two missions: it gives young professionals access to the best of Israeli art and culture and brings the best of Israeli art and culture to the world. The Arts Council partners with the full variety of arts organizations in Israel – from established institutions to emerging artists and art-forms.

In addition, the Arts Council hosts a variety of genre specific series including, the Israeli Cinema Series, Gallery Series, & Art Tour Series.

In 2014 the Arts Council launched in partnership with Outset Israel the Young International Artist Award. Each year, the organizations will join together to support, highlight, and honor a young Israeli based artist who was not born in Israel –  exploring the role of various cultures and perspectives in creating an authentic Israeli creative voice.