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A Shared Mission:
Art as Transformation

At The Art of Elysium, we believe in the power of art to heal, connect, and transform lives. Our mission is to build communities of artists who serve individuals navigating trauma, illness, displacement, and isolation. CINÉ aligns deeply with this ethos—providing space for authentic, human-centered stories to be told, preserved, and shared.

In an era increasingly shaped by algorithm-generated content, CINÉ stands as a living archive of human creativity. It uplifts the voices of artists pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and reminding us of what it means to be fully, vulnerably alive.

Our Partnership

As a fiscally sponsored project under The Art of Elysium’s Film Programming initiative, CINÉ operates under our nonprofit umbrella. This partnership allows supporters of CINÉ to make tax-deductible contributions toward the residency’s mission—while we provide administrative stewardship, charitable oversight, and donor receipting in compliance with 501(c)(3) regulations.

We are proud to support CINÉ as it builds a platform for transformative, artist-led innovation.

How to Support CINÉ

Your donation helps bring groundbreaking creative work into the world—and ensures it is seen, heard, and remembered.