Open to artists ages 18 and over across North America, The People’s Artist invites creatives to showcase their work and compete for a $25,000 cash prize, and the opportunity to display their artwork at The Art of Elysium’s Salon in Los Angeles.

Funds raised through The People’s Artist competition support The Art of Elysium. Detailed competition information is available on the Rules page, as well as the Terms and Privacy pages, all of which can be found at the bottom of any page on the competition website at https://peoplesartist.org

No. Colossal Management, LLC, a nationally registered professional fundraiser, operates The People’s Artist competition on behalf of charitable grantmaker DTCare.

The Art of Elysium is the benefiting nonprofit but does not manage or operate the competition. If you have questions about the competition, please visit https://peoplesartist.org or contact the competition support team at hello@peoplesartist.org. 

The winner of The People’s Artist competition is determined through public voting.

For additional information about the voting process, please visit https://peoplesartist.org or contact the competition support team at hello@peoplesartist.org. 

Funds raised through votes by donation during The People’s Artist competition go directly to DTCare. DTCare subsequently grants the funds—minus applicable competition fees and costs, and a nominal retained percentage—to The Art of Elysium at the conclusion of the competition.

These funds support The Art of Elysium’s mission to empower artists and expand access to creative expression.

The Art of Elysium uses creativity as a catalyst for healing and connection. Since 1997, the organization has empowered artists and communities through tailor-made art programs designed to help people overcome social and emotional challenges.

Many nonprofits with meaningful missions lack the bandwidth to operate large-scale fundraising campaigns year-round. Through this competition, DTCare enables The Art of Elysium to focus its energy on its artistic mission while benefiting from a professionally managed national fundraising platform.

Upon completing a vote by donation, a receipt is automatically generated and provided via email. Donations may be deductible for federal income tax purposes where applicable.

For tax-related questions, donors are encouraged to consult a CPA or tax advisor. If you did not receive a receipt or need a copy, please contact the competition support team at hello@peoplesartist.org. Receipts are issued by DTCare, not The Art of Elysium.

No. The Art of Elysium does not participate in selecting the winner. The winner of The People’s Artist competition is determined solely through public voting.

For more information, please visit https://peoplesartist.org or contact the competition support team at hello@peoplesartist.org. 

Founded in 1997, The Art of Elysium has, for the past twenty-eight years, paired volunteer artists with communities in Los Angeles to support individuals facing difficult emotional life challenges such as illness, hospitalization, displacement, confinement, and crisis. We serve medically fragile children, teens, adults, and seniors, as well as individuals experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges and those facing homelessness.

Learn more about The Art of Elysium.

No. Competitors and supporters in The People’s Artist competition may not use The Art of Elysium’s name, logo, or registered trademarks on any personal competition page, social media platform, or other online channel without prior written approval.