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It was originally owned and landscaped by Paul J Howard, owner of the famous Flowerland Nursery. For fun, here’s one of their 1926 catalogs. The property still sits next to Bothwell Ranch, the last commercial orange grove in Los Angeles.

What started as a home base out of necessity has become a beloved, tranquil community destination.

Our location, opening on to Wells Drive. The central thoroughfare is Ventura Blvd.

Our location, opening on to Wells Drive. The central thoroughfare is Ventura Blvd.

A summer banquet in the back yard.

A summer banquet in the back yard.

2011 Student Summer Exhibition

2011 Student Summer Exhibition

All of our programming is located at The Collier House, a magical tree-filled residential entertaining property, built in the 1920’s.

It’s owned by the Lewis family, a collection of artists, musicians, and teachers, united by a belief in art as the foundation for living and giving.

The Lewis Family

The Lewis Family

Bothwell Ranch From Above

Bothwell Ranch From Above

JEMS performing a Spring concert in 2021.

JEMS performing a Spring concert in 2021.

A concert rehearsal in the great room.

A concert rehearsal in the great room.

An art party in the great room.