THE ART OF ELYSIUM

E.LY'.SI.UM: a place or condition of ideal happiness.

The Art of Elysium, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1997, encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. We provide artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing.

The Art of Elysium Programs are founded on the belief that the arts have the potential to make a wide-reaching and beneficial impact on ill children. Access to artistic experiences helps distract pediatric patients from the difficulties and anxieties they may face, while caring guidance from adult artist-mentors encourages and facilitates mastery of skills, increases self-esteem and promotes healthy development in spite of medical challenges. Through The Art of Elysium Programs, Volunteer Artists have the opportunity to work with children, adolescents and families for 90-120 minutes in various environments.

 

MUSIC PROGRAM

Mix it Up
Professional DJs offer workshops in how to mix music to each child's personal style. Children are able to choose the music that moves them whether it is reggae, dance, blues, hip-hop, or pop. DJs will guide participants in learning how to scratch, twiddle, and flare to create their own themed music mixes.

Musical Lessons
The Art of Elysium provides music lessons to children who have a passion for playing instruments. The lessons, if ongoing, will lead to a performance for friends, family and other invited guests.

Musical Performances
Professional guitarists, drummers, pianists and vocalists perform with and for the children and create a forum to discuss music, instruments and musical performance. Children have hands-on opportunities to learn about music by making and playing their own instruments.

Songwriting Program
Many songwriters use their songs to express their feelings and tell their stories. In this program, professional songwriters work with children to help them write their own song and put it to music. When the song is completed, each child has the option to perform the song for family and hospital friends.

See more about The Art of Elysium here.