Elizabeth (She/Her) is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Interdisciplinary Artist, Facilitator, Educator and Community Organizer.
Hello! I am Elizabeth Tobias, the Owner and Director of Elizabeth Tobias Arts.
I harness creativity to drive transformation—bridging the worlds of art, mental health, and social impact to inspire resilience, connection, and change.
As a TEDx speaker, interdisciplinary artist, curator, and arts advocate, I have spent over 30 years in the global arts and culture sector and 20 years in mental health and personal transformation. Through my company, Elizabeth Tobias Arts, I create consciousness-raising exhibits, programming, and events that empower communities through creative expression.
I am a proud community partner with the Expressive Arts Institute and the VAPA Foundation on a recently awarded Prebys Sparx grant, supporting our shared commitment to innovative, arts-based approaches to healing, education, and community empowerment.
I’ve had the honor of collaborating with leading schools, museums, nonprofits, and galleries, 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, International Teaching Artist Coalition, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, and The Expressive Arts Foundation.
As a public and motivational speaker with a focus on women’s empowerment, I facilitate trauma-informed, culturally responsive arts-based processes that foster community engagement, resilience, and healing. I’m also known for developing immersive exhibits, events, and workshops, as well as directing and producing film, music videos, and documentaries.
I hold an M.A. in Psychology and a post graduate professional diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy. She also holds certificates in Mindfulness and Yoga.
I have worked with organizations including the VAPA Foundation, the Expressive Arts Institute, La Jolla Music Society, Tufts University, UCLA, Southwestern College and Los Angeles Art Association.