Creative Wellness Experiences

Helping people reset, connect and create.

Our approach.

You don’t need to be an “artist” to benefit from making art!

At Elevate Art & Connection, we believe creativity is more than self-expression - it’s a powerful tool for well-being, connection, and team engagement.

We bring approachable art-based wellness experiences for workplaces, cultural organizations, athletic teams, healthcare settings, community groups and individuals through thoughtfully designed workshops, public “Color & Calm” experiences, ArtBreak Kits, and custom programming.

Ways to Work with Elevate

Let’s create something meaningful together.

Get in touch
Get in touch

Behind Elevate.

Founded and led by Nicole Manni - a seasoned educator with expertise in accessibility and community engagement - Elevate Art & Connection creates inclusive, low-pressure environments where individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and expertise levels can confidently explore creativity and connection through art.

Every experience is thoughtfully facilitated, intentionally paced, and grounded in the belief that art is for everyone.

A woman with brown hair wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans standing in front of a painted mural of a pond with lily pads and green vegetation.
Meet Nicole
Meet Nicole

“Our team had an incredible time working on this collaborative art project - fun, engaging, and surprisingly relaxing. Planning was seamless, and the thoughtful facilitation made the entire experience feel effortless and enjoyable. It brought colleagues together in new ways, and the completed piece now displayed in our office continues to inspire connection and pride.”

J. Bissonette, CGI Business Solutions

What People are Experiencing

“Hosting a 20-minute session with Elevate Art & Connection was the perfect addition to our programming. Our staff loved having a brief, beginner-friendly opportunity to pause, create, and connect virtually amidst the holiday hustle. It was easy to participate with just simple supplies on their desks, and the session was extremely well-received - reinforcing that sometimes the most meaningful well-being moments come from giving employees space to practiceself-care rather than just hear about it.”

A. Perron, Employee Well-Being Program Manager, SNHU

“I have been trying to watercolor for years now, but didn’t have any idea where to start. Your ArtBreak Kit made it simple to finally give in! All the materials decisions were made along with some very easy starting prompts.”

Your ‘Color & Calm’ art experience made things click even more for me! My eyes are open to the beauty of the process and how soothing and meditative it is.

I had no idea how much I needed this in my life.”

G. Howard, “Color & Calm” participant + ArtBreak Kit owner