Elizabeth Denholm

How do you apply the arts either to your job or daily life? 

I went on to earn my BA and MA in art history. I have managed private art collections and worked in art galleries and museums throughout my career. I have been the Art & Music program manager at Montage Health in Monterey, CA since 2022. In that role I oversee a 9,000 object art collection and curate art throughout the medical facilities. I also oversee a community music and therapeutic music program. Our art and music program engages patients, staff and community in Monterey. We are a nonprofit healthcare system and our art and music programs are endowment funded. We believe the arts are integral to wellbeing and healing!

Can you share how Miller South helped you in adulthood? 

Miller South laid the groundwork for my life. I am a passionate artist and creator, but I also have applied that passion to my career. I often think of the impact of my Miller South education. Because of it I am able to work in a career that connects people to art every day. I am also a new board member at the Youth Arts Collective, an afterschool art program in Monterey. I was inspired by my time at Miller South to help other middle and high school students have access to the arts.

Student Artists

Maesyn Law & Grace Zayed, Class of 2026