EXPERIENCE AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION, ART, AND COMMUNITY AT THE 2025 BRUSHES WITH CANCER ART EXHIBITION AND CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT THE WRITERS THEATER


EXPERIENCE AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION, ART, AND COMMUNITY AT THE 2025 BRUSHES WITH CANCER ART EXHIBITION AND CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT THE WRITERS THEATER

Guests can view 20 unique pieces of artwork that represent 20 unique journeys with cancer

February 6, 2025, Chicago – Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit charitable organization that provides social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer through creative arts programming, announced today that its Brushes With Cancer Art Exhibition and Celebration will be held at The Writers Theater in Glencoe on Saturday, March 15. The event will feature an opportunity to view 20 unique pieces of art that reflect 20 personal journeys with cancer. Guests can also enjoy food, drinks, music, and dancing.

This year’s program features 20 Inspirations and 20 artists from 14 states and two countries. Brushes with Cancer strategically matches artists with individuals touched by cancer (Inspirations). Over a period of six months, the Artists and Inspirations work together to build a relationship built on mutual understanding and trust. The artist creates a unique piece of art that reflects 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.

Over the last 13 years, Twist Out Cancer has positively impacted more than 267,000 people through its Brushes With Cancer programs, Twistshops, and more. This includes 1,574 people who participated in the Brushes with Cancer program as Inspiration or Artist, which led to 787 unique pieces of art representing 787 individual journeys with cancer. This page has examples of the hundreds of pieces of artwork and stories that were part of Brushes With Cancer programs over the last 13 years.

“Through every Brushes With Cancer program, we witness the magic that happens when Inspirations and Artists come together. With this collaboration, they create something truly extraordinary: a reflection of resilience, strength, and hope,” said Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Twist Out Cancer. “This year’s program is no different – it is a testament to the healing power of creativity, connection, and shared experiences.”

The 2025 Brushes With Cancer Art Exhibition and Celebration will take place on Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the Writers Theater, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, Ill. The emcee with be Anthony Ponce, who is a host on FOX32’s Good Day Chicago. All tickets include access to the exhibition, an open bar, dinner stations, and music by JJ Smith and DJ John Simons. Tickets can be purchased here and are $125 for one, $200 for two, and $400 for four.

The next open Brushes With Cancer program will take place in October 2025 in the Philadelphia area. Later in the year, there are also private licensed programs with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Blueprint Medicines.

If you would like to bring Brushes with Cancer to your region or city, or if you have any questions on corporate partnerships and licensed programs, please send an email to brushes@twistoutcancer.org.

About Twist Out Cancer

Established in 2011 as a non-profit organization, Twist Out Cancer offers the platform, tools and community – both online and offline – for anyone touched by cancer to feel connected to a community and for many to take action. Twist Out Cancer was founded on the principle that the world opens up when you share. Since its inception, the organization has touched over 267,000 people worldwide through its programs and events. A labor of love, Twist Out Cancer is a volunteer-led organization boasting a network of over 200 active volunteers serving as ambassadors in Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Ann Arbor, Austin, Tel Aviv, Toronto, and Montreal. More information is available at www.twistoutcancer.org.

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