Elia Haworth

Elia grew up in Richland, WA, in a semi-arid desert by the Columbia River. The desert light and open spaces were deeply influential on her life and later, her art. Elia studied art formally in college and art schools but cites world travel as her greatest education. After spending time in Europe and Asia, Elia found home when she settled in Bolinas. The town of Bolinas was the focus of her work at Mesa Refuge including its unique natural history, indigenous people and the development and growth of the town. Elia has worked at the Bolinas Museum since 1999 as the Curator of Coastal Marin Art and History.