ABOUT
ARTEFFECT is a visual arts education initiative, founded by Lowell Milken, that invites educators and students to explore the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes―and their invaluable lessons as role models―through the visual arts.
Overview
ARTEFFECT was created in 2016 by Lowell Milken to expand the mission of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes (LMC) through the visual arts. Lowell Milken founded LMC in 2007 to engage students and educators in project-based learning activities that uncover the diverse and inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes that would otherwise be lost to history.
Unsung Heroes from prior generations demonstrate the power of one person to profoundly better the lives of others and positively impact the course of history. Honoring the qualities that define such exceptional individuals—virtues such as courage, compassion, sacrifice, and conviction— shapes the offerings of LMC including fellowships, student competitions, and exhibitions.
ARTEFFECT is an initiative of the Lowell Milken Family Foundation. The Lowell Milken Family Foundation strengthens communities by unleashing human potential—investing in people and ideas across education, innovation, arts& culture, and social capital. We design, pilot, and scale initiatives that elevate educator excellence and student learning; develop principled leaders and entrepreneurs; preserve, advance and share cultural heritage; and foster civic values—so people of all ages gain the skills, knowledge, and meaningful experiences to lead productive, satisfying lives. To learn more, visit LowellMilken.com.
Mission
ARTEFFECT is guided by Founder Lowell Milken’s vision that “one individual has the power to make a positive and profound difference in the lives of others.”
ARTEFFECT, an award-winning visual arts education initiative, invites educators and students to creatively interpret the inspiring and diverse stories of Unsung Heroes and their invaluable lessons as role models through the visual arts. Unsung Heroes are role models, largely unrecognized by society, who demonstrated extraordinary heroic character traits such as courage, optimism, and perseverance and took actions in service to others that made positive and profound impacts on the course of history.
ARTEFFECT offerings include international visual arts competitions for young artists, fellowships and professional development for educators, and museum exhibitions of award-winning ARTEFFECT projects by middle and high school students. These offerings provide transformative learning experiences for young artists, educators, and extended communities of learners.
Contact
For inquiries, contact:
ARTEFFECT
Lowell Milken Family Foundation
1250 Fourth Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 570-4859
Email: arteffect@lowellmilken.org
