St Elmo Village

A Place of Creativity
"Do What You Love - Love What You Do"

St Elmo Village who we are

OUR MISSION

Our Mission Statement

St. Elmo Village is where we live - a place where people can meet as people first, to share those feelings, those things one wishes to share without dictation. Working together in a place like the Village we are reminded of the things that we have in common rather than those that separate us. The philosophy of St. Elmo Village is that all people are creative and powerful in their own way. Through sharing the creative process, we encourage self-confidence and self-esteem through the arts. St. Elmo Village has been providing art workshops, festivals, and numerous enhancement programs in the surrounding neighborhood and the Los Angeles community at large. The Village emphasizes pride in self as well as in our environment, which instills a desire to build up!

Purpose

Our Purpose is to provide a place for people to explore and develop their creativity. We demonstrate how to use whatever is available to enhance the artistic statement. We nurture the positive aspects of life, directing the youth to pursue achievable goals, and helping adults rediscover their creative spirit.

Founded

1969

Goals

Our goal is to offer workshops on a daily basis, illustrating as many creative disciplines and addressing as many human concerns as possible.

Incorporated

July 1971, we are a nonprofit organization, 501(c)(3)

Board of Directors

St. Elmo Village is where we live – a place where people can meet as people first, to share those feelings, those things one wishes to share without dictation. Working together in a place like the Village we are reminded of the things that we have in common rather than those that separate usWe, the board of St. Elmo Village, are pleased to come together on this occasion to welcome you to this place of creativity. The Village, as St. Elmo is sometimes called, is a mosaic of humanity. It has been and is a Mecca for sharing and attaining, for teaching and learning, for children and elders, an eyesore turned into a blessing, a retreat for discovery of self and craft, a home to those artists (photographers, painters, writers, dancers, models, musicians, sculptors, et.al.), a shelter forging and creating spirits. It is our home. We invite you into it. The philosophy of St. Elmo Village is that all people are creative and powerful in their own way. Through sharing the creative process, we encourage self-confidence and self-esteem through the arts. St. Elmo Village has been providing art workshops, festivals, and numerous enhancement programs in the surrounding neighborhood and the Los Angeles community at large. The Village emphasizes pride in self as well as in our environment, which instills a desire to build up!

Board Members

Jacqueline Alexander-Sykes
Pat Bankhead
Cynthia L. Berry
Kwame Cooper
Nicole R. Daniels
Kimble Jemison Deener
Alan Elliott
Lynne P. Frick
Amina Humphrey, Ph.D.
Aleks Istanbullu, AIA
Wally N. Marks III
Rodney Sharpp
Marian L. Stuart
Steve Weinstock

Jacqueline Alexander-Sykes
Pat Bankhead
Cynthia L. Berry
Kwame Cooper
Nicole R. Daniels
Kimble Jemison Deener
Alan Elliott

Lynne P. Frick
Amina Humphrey, Ph.D.
Aleks Istanbullu, AIA
Wally N. Marks III
Rodney Sharpp
Marian L. Stuart
Steve Weinstock

st elmo village

4830 St. Elmo Drive
Los Angeles, California 90019-5571
Phone: (323) 931-3409 Fax: (323) 931-2065
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stelmovillage.org