Something special is happening on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
Since opening its doors in early September, Limitless by Help Group has welcomed more than 200 visitors to experience the creativity and perspectives of neurodivergent artists. The response from the community has been tremendous, with visitors stopping in to explore the gallery, make their own art, meet some of the artists, and support their work.
In its first weeks, Limitless has already sold more than $1,000 in artwork and merchandise, and the space recently caught the attention of LAist 89.3 FM, which featured Limitless and several of its artists.
“Art allows people to have a voice who can’t communicate typically. It gives you an insight into who they are as a being,” Dr. Susan Berman, President and CEO of Help Group, told LAist.
Located in the heart of Venice, Limitless is a community art space featuring original work by artists from Help Group and the wider neurodivergent community, free hands-on art activities, instructor-led classes, and a curated collection of art-inspired goods.
The space was generously donated by Help Group Board Chair Howard Tenenbaum, helping bring to life a place where neurodivergent artists can share their work and the community can experience creativity in all its forms.
Why Limitless?
At Help Group, we see every day how the arts can create opportunities for self-expression, exploration and connection. Limitless grew from that belief and from a desire to create a space where neurodivergent artists of all ages and backgrounds can share their work and perspectives with the wider community.
“Limitless is an extraordinary opportunity to share the creativity and inner lives of neurodivergent artists,” said Dr. Berman. “Some may find it difficult to communicate or connect in traditional ways, but through art, they reveal their hopes, emotions, imagination and unique ways of seeing the world. Their work reminds us that although we may experience and express ourselves differently, at our core, we share the same need to be seen, heard, and understood.”
Meet the Artists
The art at Limitless is as individual as the artists themselves, offering glimpses into their interests, imaginations, experiences and hopes for the future.
For Noah R., New York City represents a dream for the future. His watercolor and ink painting, I <3 NY, depicts the city where he hopes to one day perform on Broadway.
“I want to become an actor and perform on Broadway, and maybe even go on tour if I feel ready. I love New York City because of its bright lights and amazing views of the city.”
I <3 NY
Watercolor and ink on canvas, 24″ × 18″
For 17-year-old Stevie A., Wrapped Around Time explores the uncertainty of growing up while still discovering who she wants to become.
“My room is a reflection of my mind—messy, overwhelming, and filled with all the things I love: art, music, crafts, and ideas. I’m 17, with no idea what I want to do or who I want to become. I’m still becoming someone, so why won’t time wait for me? Maybe an artist, a nail tech, or a musician? Time keeps ticking while I try to figure it out.”
Wrapped Around Time
Acrylic on canvas, triptych
In Underlying Truths, 17-year-old Max G. brings characters and symbols from two of his own stories onto the canvas.
“My painting shows me with a stream of purple coming from a book, surrounded by symbols from two of my favorite stories. The Golden Parrot is about a girl searching for a legendary golden parrot and finding family through friendship. Akari Mosi follows a girl who discovers she can summon purple fire and learns to love who she is, no matter what she can do or become.”
Underlying Truths
Collage, 20″ × 24″
These are just a few of the artists and stories visitors can discover at Limitless, with work from current Help Group students, alumni and neurodivergent artists from the wider community.
Reflecting on the space that now gives these artists a public platform, Dr. Berman added, “I am deeply grateful to our Board Chair, Howard Tenenbaum, whose extraordinary generosity in providing this space has made it possible for these remarkable artists and their voices to reach a wider audience.”
See Art. Make Art.
One of the most exciting parts of Limitless has been seeing visitors become artists themselves.
Free, walk-in art activities invite people of all ages to pull up a chair and create, with projects ranging from bracelet making and sun printing to air clay and more.
Limitless now also offers instructor-led art classes on Saturdays for artists of all ages. Classes provide another way for families, friends and community members to spend time creating together and trying something new. Visit the Limitless website for the latest class schedule.
Come with your family, bring a friend, make it a date, or simply stop in while exploring Abbot Kinney.
The gallery also features original artwork available for purchase alongside prints, greeting cards, apparel, accessories and other art-inspired goods.
Every purchase, donation, class and art activity helps support arts education across Help Group schools and creates more opportunities for neurodivergent artists.
Because at the heart of Limitless is a simple belief:
Art changes everything.
Visit Limitless
Limitless by Help Group
A Community Art Space
Explore. Create. Support.
1639 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291
October 16, 2026
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