INSPIRING CHANGE THROUGH ART
Founded by Lowell Milken in 2016, Lowell created ARTEFFECT to expand the Lowell Milken Center forUnsung Heroes' mission through the visual arts. This new initiative evolved naturally from Lowell’s belief that celebrating Unsung Heroes and inspiring learning from these often-overlooked historical figures provides powerful opportunities for students and educators to learn critical lifelessons that empower them to lead with courage, empathy, and social responsibility. ARTEFFECT encourages students and educators to reflect on these values, consider how to apply them to themselves, and positively impact the world around them.
To Lowell, ARTEFFECT is more than a program—it's a transformative journey that shapes future leaders by having students express, through a visual work of art and written statement, the story of an individual who made a profound difference.
MCAAD EXHIBITION
Explore the gallery of over 40 award-winning artworks from ARTEFFECT from young artists in grades 6-12 who creatively interpret the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes through the visual arts. This permanent gallery is featured within the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) in Washington, DC and opened on September 20, 2025 to the public.
Find out more at www.arteffectlmc.org
“ARTEFFECT ensures that stories of Unsung Heroes live on as guiding lights for future generations. By offering young people and educators the opportunity to express these stories through art, we inspire them to embrace the power of history and creativity, lead with purpose, and make a lasting difference in the world.” — Lowell Milken, Founder
