The Art of Elysium: A Place of Ideal Happiness

Founded in 1997, the Art of Elysium works with children battling serious medical conditions to provide them a foundation in the arts specifically in acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing. They encourage actors, musicians and artists to volunteer their time and talent to give these children an outlet to the world of arts.

Ultimately, these critically ill children will find hope and appreciation, as will the artists who donate their time. Art gives these sick children a break from worrying, from feeling alone, and from the regimen of the medical procedures that they go through on a daily basis.

A Testimonial from a Parent

“One of the most overlooked things in the hospital environment, because the children are so ill, is what they do with their time. My daughter first spent eleven days in the hospital, and more recently another seven. If an organization can take a child’s mind off of their pain for five minutes then it is worth it. Each minute in the hospital is long to a child; each minute is a part of their childhood slipping away as they face pain, fear, and possibly death. Jennifer has sat in ICU with my daughter and made her laugh and smile, temporarily helping my daughter to forget her anguish. For every child in the hospital, there should be someone like Jennifer, who helps the child forget and the parents believe.” Susan Milliken - Parent

Give Back to The Art of Elysium

You you can help places like The Art of Elysium to keep making an impact on critically ill children by making a donation, volunteering as an artist, donating art supplies, buying art, or purchasing an art kit.

To make a monetary donation, click here. Every $25 you donate purchases an art kit for a child.

You can also donate art supplies in the form of beauty supplies (new and unused), children’s books (all ages), costumes (new and unused), musical instruments, or basic art supplies. You can mail your donation to The Art of Elysium, 3278 Wilshire Blvd – Penthouse, Los Angeles, CA 90010.

To volunteer as an artist you will need to attend an orientation. For information visit their website or email Leslie Culp, Program Director of Los Angeles at lculp@theartofelysium.org.

To buy art, visit their art gallery and if you are interested in purchasing contact Deborah Marcus at 213.387.3918 or email her at dmarcus@theartofelysium.org.