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Our Mission
Twist Out Cancer provides social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer through creative arts programming.
Your journey is unique, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
“The opportunity to gift oneself to a stranger, as love, is the opportunity of being human together in this life. Brushes With Cancer grows one’s heart 100 times larger just from the love of it all.”
– Michele Kellner, Brushes with Cancer Artist
“When you share – the world opens up”
Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder of Twist Out Cancer
Twist with Us!
Brushes with Cancer Fall 2026 Art Exhibition and Celebration
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: VIP Reception 3–4 PM | General Admission 4–7 PM
Location: Lilah in Fishtown, 1601 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Brushes with Cancer pairs volunteer Artists with Inspirations to create original artwork guided by each Inspiration’s stories, experiences, and spirit.
Join us in Philadelphia for an evening of art, connection, and celebration, featuring food, beverages, entertainment, and the original works created throughout the program.
Brushes with Cancer Summer 2027 Applications are LIVE!
Brushes with Cancer matches artists with individuals touched by cancer, known as “Inspirations,” to create original works of art reflecting their personal journeys. Over six months, each pair builds a relationship rooted in trust and understanding, culminating in a celebratory art exhibition and auction.
We’re now accepting applications for both roles:
🎨 Inspiration Application — open to anyone touched by cancer: survivors, previvors, caregivers, and loved ones
🖌️ Artist Application — emerging and professional artists welcome
If you’ve been wanting to share your story, or use your art to help someone else share theirs, please apply!
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