Pictures For Elmhurst
In response to the tragic Covid-19 pandemic, and inspired by a massively successful fundraiser for the Pope John XXIII Hospital in Bergamo, Italy, we rallied our creative communities in support of Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, New York.
Pictures For Elmhurst was a print sale of work by New York-based photographers, expanding to 187 photographers from around the world, that ran from April 10-20, 2020 and raised $1.38 million. All proceeds went to Elmhurst Hospital Center to fight the Covid-19 emergency.
** To view prints from the April 2020 fundraiser, click here
To Donate Directly
If you would like to make a direct contribution of any amount to Elmhurst Hospital Center, please click here.
2020 Participating Artists
Background
“Elmhurst Hospital Center opened in 1832 and moved to its current Queens location in 1957, making it one of the oldest hospitals in New York City.
In the neighborhood it serves, Elmhurst, more than two-thirds of residents were born outside of the United States, the highest such rate in the city. It is a safety-net hospital, serving mainly low-income patients, including many who lack primary care doctors.
Queens accounts for 32 percent of New York City’s confirmed coronavirus cases, more than any other borough and far more than its share of the city’s population. It also has fewer hospitals. Elmhurst is one of three major hospitals serving a large population and is centrally located, which in part explains why it is busy in normal times and even busier now.”
— The New York Times, March 25, 2020
”New York is the center of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States, and Elmhurst hospital in the New York City borough of Queens is the center of the center.”
— The Guardian, March 27, 2020
”Elmhurst hospital is at the center of responding to this crisis. It’s the number one priority of our public hospital system right now.”
— NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, March 25, 2020
Elmhurst Hospital was overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients in the spring of 2020, 95% of their operations fully dedicated to the care of those suffering from the novel virus.
How 2020 Donations Were Used
All proceeds were used by Elmhurst Hospital to purchase the following much-needed equipment:
Ventilators
N95 Regular HALYARD (Mfg # 46727)
N95 Small HALYARD (Mfg # 46827)
N95 Regular 3M (1860)
N95 Small 3M (1860S)
Procedure Surgical Masks
Face Shields
Goggles
Nurse Caps
Shoe Covers
Isolation Gowns
TYVEK suits
Purell, model numbers:
1905-02
5190-03
7756-02
Disposable Scrubs:
XL Tops and Bottoms
L Tops and Bottoms
M Tops and Bottoms
Mental Health programs for first responders / healthcare workers within the NY Health and Hospital Network
Who We Are
Pictures For Elmhurst was organized by a small group of New Yorkers working in the creative industry. We are:
Samantha Casolari
Eliona Cela
Vittoria Cerciello
Stefan Dufgran
Shayna McClelland
Jody Rogac
Matthew Booth
We extend our deepest thanks to Griffin Editions for their support of this project and to all contributing artists for their generosity.
We are also grateful to the Marsé Group for their generous assistance processing funds and delivering all donations to Elmhurst Hospital Center.
Contact Us
We can be reached by email at picturesforelmhurst@gmail.com
For press, reach shayna@mcclellandco.com / +1.347.744.5991