Grounded and Flowing: The Art of Living with Stage IV Cancer There is a moment in every Brushes with Cancer pairing when two strangers realize they have more in common than they expected. For Barbara Bigelow and Philadelphia artist Briana Green, that moment came through months of wide-ranging conversation: an extrovert and an introvert finding […]
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Matt Eckerle, 2026 Recipient of the Jacqueline Carmody Creative Artist Award Matt Eckerle’s words at the 2026 Winter Brushes with Cancer Celebration and Exhibition as he accepted his artist recognition. “Patty Eckerle is why I’m here tonight, for so many reasons. She is the sweetest, kindest, most selfless person I’ve ever known. She’s also the
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How Art and Advocacy Transform the Cancer Experience When most people hear the word cancer, they think of fear, uncertainty, and loss. But within the Twist Out Cancer community, another narrative is unfolding—one rooted in expression, connection, and healing. Through programs like Brushes with Cancer, individuals impacted by cancer are invited to share their stories
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Rising Up From Rubble: When Survival Meets Art Valley Bak’s hand reaches skyward. Painted in bold acrylics on linen, the universal gesture stretches 39.5 inches toward something beyond the frame, beyond the canvas, beyond the moment. The hand exists in a space between worlds, grounded in human experience yet floating in cosmic vastness. Moon phases
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