Reserve your Ticket for the Reception and Art Exhibition!
Join us for an evening of celebration, art and storytelling.
Ticket options and details coming soon!
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
Kristen Finnegan
Bond Courtney
Ericka Weiffenbach
Merton Briggs
Yvonne Rangel
Victoria Speed
Caroline Epp
Theresa Woodbury
Michelle Hobart
Virginia Wharton
Charlotte Safrit
Heather Prather
Patti Kerr
Francesca Lanni
Erica Gifford Mills
Theresa Rees
Nikki Thompson
Jennifer Frazier
Harriet Cabelly
Artists
Kiran Chouhan
Rosa Henriquez
Anne Marie Morgan
Natt Eckerle
Magdalena Cuevas
Kathryn Tubbs
Elizabeth Tuckwell
Ashley Baranczyk
Angela Scalisi
Mignon Dupepe
Molly Stepansky
Kenny Lapins
Jesse Weinstein
Anna Feneis
Kim Moore
Amy Schloss
Joelle Bilow
Judith Little
Maryam Shariff
Private Tour of the Art Exhibition at Writer's Theatre
Brushes with Cancer Spring 2025 exhibition will take place at Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois. The artwork will be displayed and the pieces will be available for purchase through the auction in Spring 2025. We will be 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
Jenna Koch, Program Associate