About Us
The Art of Elysium was founded in 1997 to support artists working for the benefit of others.
For over twenty-seven years, we’ve paired volunteer artists with communities in Los Angeles to support individuals in the midst of difficult emotional life challenges like illness, hospitalization, displacement, confinement, and/or crisis. We serve medically fragile children, teens, adults, seniors, those dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues, and the homeless.
Our team members at The Art of Elysium work with volunteer artists to craft creative, tailor-made programs for the populations we serve. We currently offer 110 community programs a month, serving over 30,000 individuals a year. Volunteer artist are then eligible for support services, ranging from artist salons and networking events to showcases and distribution opportunities. We currently serve 2,510 artists a year in Los Angeles.
Artists volunteer. We support our artists. Through service, our creative communities thrive.
“I believe in the power of creativity. It can transform a hospital room into a totally different world, a new reality outside the confines of an illness. Our imaginations unlock the healing power of art. Artists help the communities we serve access the innate creativity within.”
— Jennifer Howell, Founder of The Art of Elysium
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Communities We Serve.
The Art of Elysium pairs volunteer artists with fragile communities in Los Angeles motivated by a belief that artistic practice in the context of public service is a powerful catalyst for social change. Volunteer artists deliver tailor-made programs at hospitals, community centers, senior-care facilities, schools and homeless shelters.
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
LAC USC Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente, Sunset-Pediatrics
Shriner’s Hospital for Children Los Angeles
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare
All Saint’s Healthcare Center
City of Hope
UCLA Santa Monica
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James J. McBride Special Education Center
Irving Middle School
Northpoint School and Intensive Outpatient Program
Braille Institute Los Angeles
Miller Career and Transition Center
Widney Career Preparatory and Transition Center
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All Saint’s Healthcare Center
UCLA Santa Monica
Israel Levin Center, JFS LA
Glenridge Center
West Hollywood Senior Center, JFS LA
Freda Mohr Senior Center, JFS LA
Adda and Paul Safran Senior Housing, JFS LA
Oasis Senior Center
Valley Storefront Senior Center, JFS LA
Oakwood Recreational Center, JFS LA
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Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row
A Community of Friends- Brandon House
A Community of Friends- Vista Nueva
A Community of Friends
LA Family Housing in North Hollywood
LA Bridge Housing in North Hollywood
LA Fiesta Housing in North Hollywood
LA Family Housing in Boyle Heights
LA Family Housing in Pacoima
Penny Lane Center
Venice Community Center/ Youth Build
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Mendez High School
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The Epilepsy Foundation
Grossman Burn Center
We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation California Chapter
Hemophilia Foundation
Hope, Steps and a Cure Foundation
Biliary Atresia Foundation
RETT Syndrome Foundation
Larger Than Life
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Juvenile Arthritis
CATCH... Center for Achievement of Teens and Children with Hand Differences
NICU...with UCLA Westwood
USC Kid’s Health Fair
Smith-Magenis Syndrome
Revitalizing Minds
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles
Meet the Team
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Jennifer Howell
FOUNDER
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Leslie Culp
Vice President of Programs
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Anna Rogers
Chief Operations Officer
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Maureen Lee
Development
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Stefanie Estes
Film & Theater Director
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Daniel Hall
Music & Theater Director
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Krista Machovina
Visual Arts Director
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Anahid Modrek
Scientific Council
Press Inquiries
CONTACT: INFO@THEARTOFELYSIUM.ORG
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Studio Number One for Elysium Bandini, HOW Design Award
Noble Humanitarian Award
Walter Littlefield Award: Jennifer Howell (Emerson College)
2008 Arts & Culture Award, Obama Call to Arts Initiative
The Hollywood Reporter Angel Awards
Young Hollywood, Everyday Hero Award
Variety Power of Women Award
L.A.'s Most Inspiring Women, Jennifer Howell, Los Angeles Magazine
Voted Best Arts & Culture Charity, Los Angeles
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2018 Webby: People's Voice Award, Obey Giant
Nashville Film Festival: Women in Film and TV Award, Yosemite
Durban Film Festival: Best First Feature, The Dynamiter
Deauville Film Festival: Jury Prize, The Dynamiter
Nashville Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize, The Dynamiter
Cinequest Film Festival 2017: Official Selection, Actors Anonymous
Newport Beach Film Festival 2017: Official Selection, Actors Anonymous
Los Angeles Film Festival 2017: World Festival Premiere, Don't Come Back from the Moon
Los Angeles Film Festival 2017: Special Mention for Directing, Don't Come Back from the Moon
Cinequest Film Festival 2017: Official Selection, Metamorphosis: Junior Year
Mill Valley Film Festival 2017: Official Selection, Metamorphosis: Junior Year
Lone Star Film Festival 2017: Official Selection, Metamorphosis: Junior Year
Riverbend Film Festival 2017: Official Selection, Tenn
Austin Film Festival 2017: Official Selection, Tenn
Awards & Recognition
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Independent Voting Board Members
Current Term 2021-2024
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Kelsey Lee Offield
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF THE BOARD
Tim Headington
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER
Jennifer Howell
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
Sarah Adolphson
Justin Bartha
FINANCE CHAIR
Ken Coelho
MARKETING CHAIR
Bill Harrison
Matthew Meza
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Lauren O'Reilly
Ragan O'Reilly
*All Board Meeting Minutes on File and Available Upon Request
CONSULTING AGENCIES
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Shepard & Amanda Fairey
Studio Number One
CURATORIAL CONSULTANTS
Eli Consilvio
FINANCE
Gerber & Co
LEGAL
Mayer Brown
Jayesh Patel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Rembrandt Flores, EFGPR
Marcel Pariseau, True Public Relations