Reserve your Ticket for the April 6th Reception and Art Exhibition!
Join us for an evening of celebration, art and storytelling.
Featuring 29 Inspirations & 29 Artists from 10 states and 5 countries
Ticket includes small bites, drinks, and an up close viewing of the exhibition.
Music provided by Imperial Boxmen whose sound sits firmly in the jazz underground of Chicago.
Choose from two exhibition time slots.
6-8pm or 8:30-10:30pm
Brushes with Cancer is a program of Twist Out Cancer that strategically matches artists with individuals touched by cancer (inspirations). Over a period of 6 months, the artist and inspirations work together to build a relationship built on mutual understanding and trust. The artist creates a unique work of art that is reflective of the inspiration’s journey with cancer. The program culminates in a celebration of survivorship and hope, where the art is auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting the mission and work of Twist Out Cancer.
Inspirations
Lauren Edelston
Martine Derom
JJ Singleton
Sophia Williams
Kenya Johnson-Brown
William Dagiantis
Jamie Knoll O’Neill
Maureen Bardusk
Patryce Sheppard
Tommy Holl
Mara Weiner
Nikki Malazarte
Martha Carlston
Rachel Taft
Elena Marcozzi
Lea Zarazua
Katie Edick
Julie Parks
Annemarie Metzler
Kelsey Smith
Kim Builta
Anna Hill
Jessica Whorton
Kelly Boehm
Chrisy Caez Claudio
Doretha “Dee” Burrell
Texie Washington
Shawn Williams
Rachel Lindsey
Artists
Kara Thomas
Mignon Dupepe
Naimah Thomas
Kathryn Tubbs
David Turok
Russell Muits
Julie Rearick
Kenny Lapins
Aliyah Sadaf
Bari Fleischer
Susan Isaacson
Michele Kellner
Lauren Herrmann
Anne Marie Morgan
Lena Snow
Magdalena Cuevas
Ashley D’Amico
Annabelle Pare
Erin Nelson
PC Elliott
Mali Schwartz
Dianey Rueda
Zachary Rowatt
Jacqueline Carmody
Alejandro Lopez-Rincon
Johanna Mabry
Elya Stumbaugh
Brad Young
Nina Ashraf Asmi
Private Tour of the Art Exhibition at Writer's Theatre
Brushes with Cancer Midwest 2024 exhibition will take place at Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois from April 8-12th, 2024. The artwork will be displayed and the pieces will be available for purchase through the auction from April 6th through April 22, 2024. We are offering private group tours for guests to read the stories of inspiration, and experience the healing power of the creative arts. Group visits are free but need to be booked in advance.
To book your appointment please contact August Spree, Director of Programs at august@twistoutcancer.org
Interested In Becoming A Sponsor?
Would you like to be one of our exclusive sponsors for the upcoming Brushes with Cancer program? Check out our Brushes with Cancer Sponsorship Brochure or reach out to August Spree for details.
Executive Board Members
Jenna Benn Shersher- Founder, CEO and Board President
Andrew Edelston- Board Chair
Emma Peck Block- Secretary
Erin Johnson
Joelle Goldman
Joshua Taustein-
Stephanie Plein
Dr. Christian Squillante
Jon Goldberg
Howard Aaron
Jennifer L. Katz Margolis
Cynthia Beck
Danny Glick
Kevin Morgan
Jenny Indig
Alex Perry
Bari Fleischer
Advisory Board Members
Jacqueline Carmody
Kenny Lapins
Gudrun Wu Synder
Jeffrey Guerrero
Dr. Martin Hogan-
Mardi Kaplan
Kimberly Kass
Anna Feneis
Ella Hawk
Kara Thomas
Bari Murphy
Shelby Zitelman
Tanya Kertsman
Joe Lombardo
Soraya Fata
Mignon Dupepe
Staff
Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and CEO
Amelia Hanrahan, COO
August Spree, Director of Programming
Ana Gordon, Clinical Director
Jacqueline Carmody, Licensed Clinical Art Therapist
Lindsay Patton, Director of Digital Strategy
Jenna Koch, Director of Social Media