Art is Social
In the aftermath of the pandemic and its impact on San Francisco, Silvie, the founder of AH, reminisced about what had lifted her spirits and provided her with the greatest sense of regeneration throughout her life. Reflecting on her childhood passion for painting and the arts, the energy she derived from writing her published thesis on art therapy, and her community of friends-artists, she believed that engaging others through art- which inspires, encourages creativity, and helps to understand the world through stories better- would be a bold step to enrich others. Thus, Arts Humanitas was born.
VISION
We envision a world where those who enjoy feeling inspired by the life around them and the creative process, love sharing and listening to stories, and embrace reflection, can experience a sense of community.
MISSION
Arts Humanitas hosts various events featuring living artists and facilitates conversations, allowing us to understand our lives through artists’ stories. Arts Humanitas thoughtfully curates art salons, immersive en plein airs, and art trips, providing a platform for established and exciting emerging artists. We connect engaged thought leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, artists, visionaries, and philosophers to invite rich cultural experiences into their lives.
CORE VALUES
Immersion: Engaging with works of art promotes well-being and enhances understanding of the human experience in the world.
Community: Gathering around art and sharing stories creates meaningful connections, facilitates mutual understanding, and promotes shared joy.
Stewardship: Nurturing the human spirit and giving back to those who nurture it fosters communities where people thrive together despite challenges.
We are a committed group of art supporters who recognize the importance of art in society.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bianca Beatty, Chair
The Founder and CEO of a boutique digital marketing agency Raven + Co. LLC
Adrian Danieli, Vice Chair
A human being, an engineer with a deep passion for creating software, crafting musical experiences, forming meaningful friendships, and striving to enhance the quality of our community.
Gabrielle Miller
Senior Art Consultant
TEAM
Silvie Hibdon, Founder & Executive Director
Passionate about the arts, the thriving human spirit, and communities, Silvie founded Arts Humanitas to cultivate a deeper, ever-evolving connection to art. Artists’ stories mirror to us that we are creative, sensitive, and beautiful beings. Silvie is responsible for driving the mission and vision of Arts Humanitas. Bringing this project to life, Silvie organizes AH’s events, cultivates its online presence, and fosters its community.
Before founding AH, Silvie’s passion for community and creativity led her to organize challenges and facilitate design thinking for OpenIDEO, an IDEO team focused on solving complex societal problems. Her events were sold out, took place at co-working spaces in San Francisco and Stanford University, and drew officials from the City of San Francisco and executives from notable organizations. ”Silvie is a mover and a shaker and shines as one of our fellows in San Francisco. I often reference her work in San Francisco as a best practice. She has a great spirit, a way to motivate people to join her, and has started a volunteer training program within her San Francisco community. She's mentored other facilitators and has secured local partnerships for her community. As a fellow, she's one of the very best. “ Em Havens, former Design Lead at IDEO, now at Deloitte
Tejal Shah, Treasurer and Secretary
Tejal has extensive experience in fundraising, outreach, partnerships, and a strong background in finance and operations. As an entrepreneur, she has advised numerous tech startups in San Francisco and contributed to the tech ecosystem as a limited partner at venture firms such as Halogen Ventures and Refractor Capital. She is a force of nature, a 2nd degree black belt, and a ‘permanent resident of outside the box,’ as she describes herself.
Founding Members: Lalo Davis, Arun Bordoloi, Adrian Danieli, Olga Collins, John Balbach, Tehal Shah, Nathalie Brochstein, Peter Fowler, William Nighan, Josh Baillon, Bianca Beatty, Roys Gureli, Elle Shelley Black, Carla Rz, Dana Hermanssen, Ryan Medeiros.
