Hello, I am Elizabeth Tobias, the Owner and Director of Elizabeth Tobias Arts.
I harness creativity to drive transformation, bridging the worlds of art and mental health.
I am an Expressive Arts and social-emotional learning (SEL) educator and innovator developing trauma-informed, creative approaches that bridge art, education, and mental health.
I served as lead community partner on the Prebys Sparx Project,
a pilot program integrating Expressive Arts and Social Emotional Learning into San Diego public schools in partnership with the VAPA Foundation, the Expressive Arts Foundation, and 14 community arts organizations.
As a TEDx speaker, interdisciplinary artist, curator, and arts advocate, I bring over 30 years of experience in the global arts sector and 20 years in mental health and personal transformation. I’ve collaborated with leading schools, museums, and nonprofits—including Harvard Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Utah MOCA, La Jolla Music Society, Los Angeles Art Association, The American University of Paris, EDEN Project, the International Teaching Artist Coalition, Life Time Health Club, and others, to create immersive, culturally responsive programs that inspire empathy, creativity, and connection.
Specialties:
-Multi-lingual international artist, global educator, and mental health professional
-Expressive Arts therapist, educator, innovator, and consultant
-Public & motivational speaker with a focus on women’s empowerment
-Developer of immersive exhibits, events, and community arts-based programs
-Film, music video, and documentary director & producer
Through my work, I continue to redefine public art education, equipping students with accessible, evidence-based tools for lifelong resilience, expression, and empowerment.
Let me know how I can help drive creative transformation for your organization.