Ryan Kavanaugh, Rosetta Millington Getty Co-Chair Art of Elysium Charity Gala Honoring Eva Mendes and Jim Sheridan

The 2nd Annual Art of Elysium Charity Gala, hosted by Co-Chairs Ryan Kavanaugh
and Rosetta Millington Getty honored Eva Mendes and Jim Sheridan

Tobey Maguire, Marisa Tomei and Sting attended Star-Studded event

Director Jim Sheridan Provided Visionary Concept for "Heaven" Gala and "Hell"
after-party

Event Sponsored by Cartier, Vogue and Relativity Media
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Relativity Media, LLC CEO, Ryan Kavanaugh and fashion designer Rosetta
Millington Getty hosted The Art of Elysium's 2nd annual black-tie charity gala
this past Saturday, January 10th, 2009. The occasion served as an event to
showcase the multitude of artistic expressions The Art of Elysium shares with
hospitalized children on a daily basis. The gala saw actress Eva Mendes receive
the "Spirit of Elysium" award for her enthusiastic support and active
participation in The Art of Elysium's hospital program over the past two years,
as well as her dedication to securing considerable financial support for the
program.

The visual and conceptual aspects of the theme, entitled "Heaven," were created
by legendary director, Jim Sheridan (Brothers, My Left Foot, In America), who
also received the program's Visionary award that evening. The gala, hosted at
The Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles, drew dozens of supporters, as did the
gala's "Hell"-themed after-party at The Edison, also conceptualized by Sheridan.

"The support shown to The Art of Elysium by the entertainment community is truly
overwhelming," said Ryan Kavanaugh, a member of The Art of Elysium's Board of
Directors, and a passionate sponsor and supporter of the organization. "The
money raised tonight will go a long way to support the programs Elysium
provides, which do so much to help children who need encouragement during their
difficult time. It is of the utmost importance that we do everything we can to
continue their inspiring work."

Gala attendants included Sting and wife, Trudie Styler, Gerard Butler, Kirsten
Dunst, Aaron Eckhart, Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer, Rosanna Arquette and
Patricia Arquette, Joy Bryant, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Rumer Willis, Amy
Smart, Milla Jovovich, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, Bonnie Sommerville,
Dave Annabelle, Shiva Rose, Charles Roven, Kate Bosworth, Shannen Doherty,
Brittany Snow, Marisa Tomei, Sophia Bush, Ali Larter, Elijah Wood, Jared Leto,
Rachel Griffiths, Topher Grace, Amber Heard, Paula Wagner and Rick Nicita, Lisa
Love, Frederic de Narp and Ben Silverman. Guests were treated to cocktails,
dinner, a vintage jewelry display from Cartier, and a stunning fashion show (set
to a live opera performance) from Vogue. Singer Priscilla Ahn also captivated
attendees with an acoustic performance of Amazing Grace. The gala and after
party were produced by Jeffrey Best of Best Events, and were sponsored by
Cartier, Vogue, and Relativity Media.

For more photos from the event, please click here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/briansolis/sets/72157612381509479/.

ABOUT THE ART OF ELYSIUM

The Art of Elysium is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1997 which
encourages actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and
talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. They provide
artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion,
music, radio, songwriting and creative writing. They work with numerous
hospitals and hospices throughout Los Angeles.

For more information on The Art of Elysium please go to www.theartofelysium.org.

The Art of Elysium
Mara Buxbaum, 323-822-4800
la@id-pr.com

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