From: Elaine Cortez Schroth
To: Kristine Meidberg
Subject: 8/11/26 Danville Public Comment
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 9:15:23 AM
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Public comment 8/11/26 Item 3
Dear Mayor Arnerich and Councilmembers:
We are thrilled to announce the Elephants are coming to the Tri-Valley in October. You can learn all about the Great Elephant Migration Exhibit HERE.
Livermore Valley Arts and Three Thirty-Three Arts would love your collaboration and expertise to create awareness and amplify efforts for business sponsorships and community donations within the Danville community and the neighboring Tri-Valley cities.
The Great Elephant Migration arrives in downtown Livermore October 8– December 6, 2026 as the only West Coast stop, featuring 30 life-size elephant sculptures handcrafted by Indigenous artisans in South India. The exhibit is expected to draw visitors from across California, creating tourism and economic benefits that extend well beyond Livermore.
This isn't just a Livermore event - it is a regional opportunity. Neighboring communities like Danville will benefit as visitors explore the broader Bay Area— staying in hotels, dining, shopping, and visiting nearby attractions before and after experiencing the exhibit. Previous U.S. installations have generated millions of visitor interactions while increasing downtown foot traffic and retail sales.
We invite the Danville Town Council to help make this a regional success by sharing the exhibit with your community, exploring sponsorship opportunities, and partnering on cross-promotional efforts that showcase the Bay Area as a destination for arts, culture, and conservation. Learn more at www.333arts.org/gem Thank you for your time and feel free to reach out anytime with questions. --
Elaine Cortez Schroth
510.604.0621
Check out what I am working on - the Great Elephant Migration! Partnerships & Community Relations
Three Thirty Three Arts
www.333arts.org
“The Great Elephant Migration is more than an art installation, it’s a powerful sign of unity, connecting us to the stories of wildlife and reminding us of our joint responsibility to protect our planet and wildlife. We’re proud to host this meaningful exhibition that illuminates our city’s values of environmental stewardship, cultural appreciation, and community connection. It will bring wonder, awareness, and a sense of meaning to our city.”
Sharona Nazarian, Mayor, Beverly Hills
THE GREAT ELEPHANT MIGRATION
THE GREAT ELEPHANT
MIGRATION
The Great Elephant Migration is a large-scale
environmentally positive art exhibition featuring a
herd of life-size elephants, undertaking a global
journey to amplify Indigenous knowledge and
inspire the human race,
to share space.
In 2024 and 2025, the 100-strong herd migrated across the US with installations in Newport, Rhode Island; Meatpacking District, NYC; Miami Beach, Art Basel; Houston, Texas;
Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and Beverly Hills, CA.
Their journey is raising millions to support human-wildlife coexistence projects and protect migratory animals
making spectacular journeys across land, rivers,
skies and oceans
THE MISSION
THE MISSION
ART AS A CATALYST FOR COEXISTENCE
The Migration is a platform dedicated to:
• Preserving Coexistence - In d i ge no us-l ed ent erp rise a n d circular sy s te m s.
Our partnership with The Real Elephant Collective is an enterprise model that ties livelihoods, culture and ecological restoration together – from elephant-making workshops to large-scale lantana removal and, in time, biochar and carbon sequestration.
• Promoting Coexistence -Ani mist ic worldvi ew – r econ n ect in g p e op l e to a living world.
Drawing on Indigenous traditions that see rivers, forests, animals and even the wind as relatives, not resources. The Great Elephant Migration is a reminder that other beings have agency, personality and wisdom. Humans are part of, not apart from, nature.
• Powering Coexistence - S t or y-p owe r ed co ex i st e n ce i mpa ct.
The Migration raises significant funds for coexistence projects around the world – supporting successful programs that allow people to live alongside lions, bears, buffalo, jaguars, tigers and more. But the deeper impact is narrative: making coexistence emotionally understandable and aspirational to millions of people who encounter the elephants in cities, in the media and online.
Created in partnership with local communities and global voices, the exhibition transforms city streets, parks and public spaces into powerful spaces for dialogue, empathy and action. It inspires connection between urban audiences and the wildlife with which we share our planet.
PROMOTING COEXISTENCE
PROMOTING COEXISTENCE
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE U.S. MIGRATION
From Newport to NYC, Miami, Houston and Beverly Hills,
the herd has attracted millions of visitors from far and wide, driving record-breaking footfall, boosting tourism, uplifting local businesses and inspiring meaningful public engagement at every stop.
IMPACTS:
• 4 million people engaged at street level
• Average footfall increased by 52% in exhibition
locations during elephant exhibition period
• 20%uplift in sales for surrounding businesses.
• Weekly school and youth group visits to the herd
• 250+ students participated in online classrooms in
partnership with Think Elephants International
ROMOTING COEXISTENCE
PROMOTING COEXISTENCE
PUBLICITY & CULTURAL REACH
Since launching in July 2024, The Great Elephant
Migration has garnered over 700 features across
broadcast, print and online media.
Media reach to date: 7billion+
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 2xNew York Times front pages
• Broadcast coverage on major national news
networks:
- CNN
- ABC7
- MSNBC
• Full feature stories in high-profile publications
including:
- Forbes
- Vogue US
• Featured on Kelly Clarkson Show
POWERING COEXISTENCE
POWERING COEXISTENCE
The Great Elephant Migration supports remarkable
people around the world who have found ways to live
alongside lions, leopards, elephants, and some of the
planet’s most challenging animals, in their back yards.
Each elephant is paired with a different conservation
NGO from across many different geographies and
species. (Insert amount given in grants in 2024/25)
The exhibit also encourages conservation groups to
incorporate Indigenous knowledge and evolve to be
Indigenous led.
NGO Partnerships
NGO Partnerships
HM Que en Camilla
IG reach - 1.6m
Che r
IG reach - 3m
Kristin Davis
IG reach - 1.4m
Chris Martin
IG reach - 29m
Kris Tompkins
IG reach - 65k
Wallis Anne nberg
IG reach - 100k
NOTABLE SUPPORTERS
NOTABLE SUPPORTERS
122 million combined Instagram followers.
Supporters include:
Martha Stewart Am y Jackson Neil Patrick Harris Dr Jane Goodall Carolina Herrera Pa dm a Lakshmi Joy Crookes IG reach - 5.4m IG reach - 13.6m IG reach - 9m IG reach - 1.3m IG reach - 7.6m IG reach - 1.8m IG reach - 33 0k Le onardo DiCaprio
IG reach - 60m
Newport, RI
Meatpacking, NYC
Miami Beach, FL
Beverly Hills, CA
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, CA
THE GREAT ELEPHANT MIGRATION
REACHES LIVERMORE, CA
WHEN:
October 10 through December 6, 2026
WHERE:
Downtown Livermore
Its only stop on the West Coast in 2026
30 elephants from the spectacular Great Elephant Migration exhibit will arrive in Downtown Livermore this Fall!
LIVERMORE EXHIBIT ORGANIZERS
Livermore Valley Arts is an
independent 501(c)(3), non-profit
organization that operates two
spaces: the Bankhead Theater
and the Bothwell Arts Center.
The Mission of Livermore Valley
Arts is to offer a broad range of
arts opportunities and
experiences to engage, enrich,
and inspire our diverse
community.
Local Edition Creative is a
strategic arts agency with a focus
on public art consulting, program
development & management,
and engaging experiences. Their
team is passionate about
developing projects that engage
audiences in inspiring and
insightful ways - utilizing the
power of art to build bridges and
understanding.
Three Thirty-Three Arts is a San
Francisco Bay Area 501(c)(3)
non-profit affiliated with Local
Edition Creative that specializes
in community murals, public art
education, participatory arts
programming, and arts advocacy.
The mission of Three Thirty-Three
Arts is to brighten communities
through creative collaborations
and inclusive arts experiences.
SUPPORTERS OF THE EXHIBIT
(and the herd is quickly growing!)
✴ City of Livermore
✴ Livermore Commission for the Arts
✴ Visit Tri-Valley / Tracy Farhad
✴ Livermore Downtown, Inc.
✴ District 1 Supervisor / David Haubert
✴ Office of District 16 Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan ✴ Tri-Valley Nonprofit Association
✴ Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Senior Advisor Scott Wilson ✴ Quest Science Center / CEO Monya Lane
✴ Livermore Winegrowers Association
✴ Livermore Lion’s Club
✴ Rotary Club of Livermore
✴ Rotary Club of Livermore Valley
✴ Three Valleys Community Foundation
✴ Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation / Maggie Tufts
✴ Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group / Katie Marcel ✴ I-GATE / Yolanda Fintschenko
✴ Livermore Valley Chamber / Sherri Souza
✴ Community Advocate Mony Nop
“SO EXCITING!” “This will be fun to see in Downtown”
“Please let me know how we
can support this event”
“I would love to visit with our Fall interns”
“OMG!!! This is so cool!”
“This will be HUGE!”
EXHIBIT DISPLAY AREAS*
Bankhead Plaza
Corner of the Bankhead Theater @ Railroad Ave.
Stockmen’s Park
Livermorium
* Exhibit display areas within Downtown Livermore are coordinated with and approved by the City of Livermore and may be subject to change The elephants will be
displayed across 4 areas,
within close proximity
and walkable distance of
each location
‣ Introduces Livermore, CA to the exhibit’s high-profile national and global following ‣ Strong potential to draw tourism across the entire Bay Area and beyond ‣ Creates a meaningful and highly memorable economic impact for the community ‣ Engagement opportunity with local schools and youth for educational field trips ‣ Showcases conservation efforts around the world and the importance of storytelling through public art
‣ The exhibit will be free and accessible to all!
WHY THIS PUBLIC ART EXHIBIT?
“OMG!!! This is so cool!! I was in Beverly Hills last year as a drive by in the area and it was spectacular just what I saw from the car. This will be HUGE!!” - Michelle Henry, District Director AD 16 Thank You for your Support!
For Sponsorship inquiries, contact:
Elaine Cortez Schroth
Partnerships & Community Relations
Three Thirty-Three Arts
[email protected]
Anne Giancola
Visual Arts & Education Manager
Livermore Valley Arts
[email protected]
The Great Elephant Migration - Livermore, CA
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
Presenting - $50,000
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all communications, signage, and promotional materials
• Recognition in the exhibit press release
• Option to receive an elephant for temporary public display at your business location during the exhibition (conditions apply) • Livermore Valley Arts Annual Membership - Impresario
• 2026 Livermore ArtWalk - Table & booth
• Name displayed with an elephant at the exhibit
• 6 tickets to any Bankhead Presents show
• 6 tickets to the exhibit’s VIP Reception
• Recognition in exhibit materials & social media, logo on the Livermore exhibit webpage
Champion - $25,000
• Recognition in the exhibit press release
• Livermore Valley Arts Annual Membership - Virtuoso
• 2026 Livermore ArtWalk - Table
• Name displayed with an elephant
• 4 tickets to any Bankhead Presents show
• 4 tickets to the exhibit’s VIP Reception
• Recognition in exhibit materials & social media, logo on the Livermore exhibit webpage
Partner - $10,000
• Livermore Valley Arts Annual Membership - Maestro
• 2026 Livermore ArtWalk - Table or booth
• Name displayed with an elephant at the exhibit
• 2 tickets to any Bankhead Presents show
• 2 tickets to the exhibit’s VIP Reception
• Recognition in exhibit materials & social media, logo on the Livermore exhibit webpage
Patron - $5,000
• Livermore Valley Arts Annual Membership - Artiste
• 2026 Livermore ArtWalk - Collateral at LVA booth
• Name displayed with an elephant at the exhibit
• 2 tickets to the exhibit’s VIP Reception
• Recognition in exhibit materials & social media, logo on the Livermore exhibit webpage
Advocate - $2,500
• 2 ticket to the exhibit’s VIP Reception
• Recognition in exhibit materials & social media, logo on the Livermore exhibit webpage
Friend - $1,500
• 1 ticket to the exhibit’s VIP Reception
• Logo on the Livermore exhibit webpage
The Great Elephant Migration - Livermore, CA
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
PRESENTING
SPONSOR CHAMPION PARTNER PATRON ADVOCATE FRIEND
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all communications, signage, and promotional materials
(Deadline for inclusion on printed materials is September 1st) Option to receive an elephant for temporary public display at your business location during the exhibition (conditions apply) Recognition in the exhibit press release
(Deadline August 15th)
Tickets to any Bankhead Presents show 6 4 2
Livermore Valley Arts Annual Membership IMPRESARIO VIRTUOSO MAESTRO ARTISTE Name displayed with an elephant
(Deadline September 1st)
2026 Livermore ArtWalk Presence TABLE & BOOTH TABLE TABLE or BOOTH COLLATERAL AT
LVA BOOTH
Recognition in exhibit marketing materials and social media (Deadline for inclusion on printed materials is September 1st) Tickets to exhibit VIP reception 6 4 2 2 2 1
Logo on Livermore exhibit webpage
Sponsorship Fee $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,500
SPONSOR COMMITMENT FORM
Name: ______________________________________________
Company/Organization: _____________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________
I would like to sponsor the Livermore Great Elephant
Migration exhibition:
$50,000 Presenting Sponsor
$25,000 Champion
$10,000 Partner
Payment Information:
Please contact me (us) to arrange payment
I will send a check payable to Livermore Valley Arts
Mail check to:
2400 First Street
Livermore, CA 94550
On the memo line, include: Sponsorship for GEM Exhibit
All contributions to Livermore Valley Performing Arts
Center, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Sponsorship of The Livermore Great Elephant Migration exhibit will fund exhibition costs and associated programming. Funds raised beyond exhibition
expenses will support future public art programming.
Sponsor payment and logo must be received no later than 9/01/26 for recognition in printed materials For Sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Elaine Cortez Schroth
Partnerships & Community Relations
Three Thirty-Three Arts
(510) 604-0621
[email protected]
Anne Giancola
Visual Arts & Education Manager
Livermore Valley Arts
[email protected]
Signature: __________________________
Date: _____________________________
The Livermore Great Elephant Migration Exhibit is
facilitated by Livermore Valley Arts and Three ThirtyThree Arts, in collaboration with Elephant Family USA.
Scan the QR code to
learn more, or visit
www.333Arts.org/gem
$5,000 Patron
$2,500 Advocate
$1,500 Friend
IMPACTS
Every elephant displayed in Livermore creates lasting impact for India's people, forests and wildlife.
The Great Elephant Migration is more than a public art exhibition, it is a circular conservation model that transforms an invasive weed into opportunity. Every elephant is handcrafted in South India by Indigenous artisans, creating sustainable livelihoods, restoring forests and funding conservation.
Creating India's Largest Sustainable Indigenous Enterprise For thousands of years, Indigenous communities have been the guardians of nature. Although they make up just 6% of the world's population, Indigenous peoples protect around 80% of the planet's remaining biodiversity.
The Great Elephant Migration celebrates this extraordinary stewardship by showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of India's Indigenous communities on the world stage.
Today, the project provides meaningful employment, financial stability, status and pride to members of the Soligas, Bettakurumbas, Kattunayakan and Paniyas tribes, communities that have lived alongside wild elephants for generations.
Impact to date:
• Over $1.5 million collectively earned through the creation of sculptures for exhibitions in USA • Employment created for 300+ Indigenous artisans, with workshops operating across 15+ villages. • Long-term ambition to create up to 1,000 Indigenous jobs by 2030, building India's largest sustainable Indigenous enterprise.
Restoring India's Forests
Every elephant is woven from Lantana camara, one of the world's most destructive invasive plant species.
Lantana has invaded an estimated 300,000 km² of India's Protected Areas, reducing habitat for elephants, tigers and countless other native species. By harvesting lantana and transforming it into art, the project removes this invasive weed while creating income for local communities.
Impact to date:
• 200+ hectares of lantana-infested forest restored since 2024. • Native vegetation and wildlife habitat are being reclaimed across South India's protected landscapes.
Climate Action
The project also supports a large-scale biochar initiative.
Harvested lantana is converted into biochar, permanently storing carbon while improving soil health.
Goals include:
• Sequestering 50,000 tons of carbon by 2030.
• Creating up to 1,000 green jobs across India's protected landscapes. • By the end of 2025, an estimated 2,625 tons of carbon will have been sequestered—far exceeding the carbon footprint of creating and transporting the exhibition.
Supporting Conservation
The impact extends well beyond the exhibition itself.
Sales of the sculptures generate funding for human-wildlife coexistence projects in India and around the world. • More than $1 million in grants has already been distributed to conservation partners. • Each elephant is paired with a conservation organization working to help people and wildlife thrive together.
Oct 10 - Dec 6, 2026
LIVERMORE
CALIFORNIA
THE GREAT ELEPHANT
MIGRATION IS COMING
TO THE BAY AREA!
Scan the QR code to support the exhibit and learn
more, or visit www.333Arts.org/gem
The Great Elephant Migration, a global public art
exhibition coming to the Bay Area for the first time and its only stop on the West Coast this year, is bringing 30 life-size elephant sculptures to Downtown Livermore
from October 10th through December 6th, 2026.
The immersive, free exhibit invites visitors into an
open-air gallery designed to spark conversation
around human-wildlife coexistence.
The exhibition is expected to draw thousands of
visitors, boosting local foot traffic while spotlighting the Tri-Valley’s role as a leader in culture, science, and environmental advocacy.
Facilitated by Elephant Family USA, with SF Bay Area
arts organizations Livermore Valley Arts and
Three Thirty-Three Arts.
We need your support!
Donors and sponsors are needed to help us fund
exhibit costs and programming, making it possible for
the exhibit to be free and accessible to all.