BRUSHES WITH CANCER

Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit charitable organization that provides psychosocial support to individuals touched by cancer through creative arts programming, announced a new licensed Brushes With Cancer program with Wayne State University. The program features 17 Artists from Wayne State’s Art, Art History, Art Education, and Art Therapy departments. This includes students, alumni, and staff artists who were matched with anyone touched by cancer – previvors, survivors, and caregivers – from around the country. After getting to know each other over the past few months, sharing their twist on cancer – stories, feelings, and experiences – each artist created a unique piece of artwork to represent their Inspiration’s personal journey with cancer.

The artwork will be on display from May 18 through June 15 at the Art Department Gallery. An opening reception will be held Thursday, May 18, 6-9PM. The licensed program at Wayne State University follows an open Brushes With Cancer program in Detroit in 2019 and a licensed program with the GM Design Center in 2020.

“We are grateful for the support we have received from the community in Detroit over the last several years and are thrilled to work with the art students and faculty at Wayne State University,” said Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Twist Out Cancer. “It has been a dream partnership and we look forward to continuing our work together.”

“It is an honor to host this program and exhibition at our Art Department Gallery,” said Thomas Pyrzewski, the Director of Galleries and Special Programming at Wayne State University. “As an artist, mentor, and gallery director, I have become familiar with the positive outcomes of the Brushes With Cancer program and feel it is very beneficial for Wayne State University students, alumni, and colleagues who have been impacted by cancer.”

INSPIRATIONS AND ARTISTS