I am an experienced artist holding a master's degree in art history with sixteen years managing my online business, YOU ARE ART. Through this business, I handle diverse creative projects including handcraft paintings, illustrations, digital art, social media, and video editing. I enjoy collaborating with creative organizations and connecting with creators, guides, writers, designers, and multidisciplinary artists. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive knowledge in art history, museum guiding, workshop facilitation, research, and digital content creation. I am passionate about bringing art and creativity to multiple audiences, including children and adults, and have practical experience in social and study accompaniment roles supporting diverse communities.

Soffer Hee-Leemu

I am an experienced artist holding a master's degree in art history with sixteen years managing my online business, YOU ARE ART. Through this business, I handle diverse creative projects including handcraft paintings, illustrations, digital art, social media, and video editing. I enjoy collaborating with creative organizations and connecting with creators, guides, writers, designers, and multidisciplinary artists. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive knowledge in art history, museum guiding, workshop facilitation, research, and digital content creation. I am passionate about bringing art and creativity to multiple audiences, including children and adults, and have practical experience in social and study accompaniment roles supporting diverse communities.

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I am an experienced artist holding a master’s degree in art history with sixteen years managing my online business, YOU ARE ART. Through this business, I handle diverse creative projects including handcraft paintings, illustrations, digital art, social media, and video editing. I enjoy collaborating with creative organizations and connecting with creators, guides, writers, designers, and multidisciplinary artists.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive knowledge in art history, museum guiding, workshop facilitation, research, and digital content creation. I am passionate about bringing art and creativity to multiple audiences, including children and adults, and have practical experience in social and study accompaniment roles supporting diverse communities.

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Language

Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Business Owner / Artist at You Are Art
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founded and managed my small online business specializing in handcrafted paintings, illustrations, digital artwork, social media content, and video editing. I handled work orders from both private and business clients, negotiated contracts, and delivered projects across various media formats according to client needs.
Group Guide at Hecht Museum, University of Haifa
December 31, 2016 - August 9, 2025
Delivered lectures on art, art history, and archaeology to diverse groups including school children, adults, and elderly. Developed texts for exhibited objects, created and mapped out tours and workshops, guided museum collections and exhibitions, and conducted craft workshops for children inspired by museum exhibitions and cultural themes.
Research Assistant at University of Haifa
August 31, 2012 - August 9, 2025
Assisted Dr. Kozlovsky-Golan in Cinema Studies by summarizing research materials, writing and designing lecture presentations, managing research materials for the university library, overseeing administrative tasks for the department, managing students' documents, and coordinating lectures and events.
Self-employed small business owner at You Are Art
January 1, 2007 - Present
Managed day-to-day operations of an online business accepting work orders from private and business clients. Responsibilities included handling negotiations, carrying out projects in various media such as handmade craft, digital art, painting, design, and art history, serving diverse client needs.
Group Guide at Hecht Museum, University of Haifa
December 31, 2016 - August 9, 2025
Delivered lectures on art, art history, and archaeology for various groups and ages - school children, adults, and elderly. Wrote texts for exhibited objects, researched and mapped tours and workshops, guided museum collections and temporary exhibitions, and operated craft workshops for children inspired by exhibitions and cultural themes.
Research Assistant at University of Haifa
August 31, 2012 - August 9, 2025
Supported Dr. Kozlovsky-Golan, Head of Cinema Studies, with summarizing research materials, writing and designing lecture presentations, managing research materials for the university library, supervising administrative work in the cinema studies department, overseeing students' documents, and accommodating lectures and events.
Social Companion at Shilo - non-profit organization
December 31, 2016 - August 9, 2025
Provided social companionship to a home-confined Holocaust survivor. Delivered presentation design, group guidance for various age categories, and planned and taught art and craft workshops.
Student Art Counselor at Students Union Office for Senior Citizens, Haifa
December 31, 2016 - August 9, 2025
Curated art and heritage exhibitions, wrote and edited texts, planned tours, painted and illustrated, performed digital and handcraft work, edited videos, and created social media content. Collaborated on an art project between the Students Union and the Office for Senior Citizens at the senior day-center Carmel.
Social and Studying Accompaniment at Perach Project, University of Haifa
December 31, 2010 - August 9, 2025
Provided social and studying accompaniment to a fifth-grade child.

Education

Master’s Degree - Art History at University of Haifa
November 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Art History & Multidisciplinary Studies at University of Haifa
November 1, 2007 - June 1, 2011
MASTER’S DEGREE at University of Haifa
November 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018
BACHELOR’S DEGREE at University of Haifa
November 1, 2007 - June 1, 2011

Qualifications

Fashion Design Course
October 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014
Pre-Sessional English and Study Skills
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
French Language Course
August 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Fashion Design Professional Course
October 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014
Pre-sessional English and Study Skills Course
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
French Language Course
August 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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