Brushes with Cancer Winter 2025 Art Exhibition and Celebration
2025-03-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Brushes with Cancer Winter 2025 Art Exhibition and Celebration
When: March 15, 2025
Where: Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL 60022
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.

April Monthly Twistshop: Twist Out Cancer + RUSH
2025-04-04 10:00 - 11:15
RUSH Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody.
When: This series will take place the first Friday of every month through August 2025
What: This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. All art materials are included!
Twistshops programs are non-clinical creative arts therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer. Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer and utilize the arts as a mechanism for self-expression.
Free Monthly Sessions available to Rush Cancer Care patients and families!
Questions? Contact Nayeli_Panek@rush.edu
Space is limited, please register for each monthly session to attend.

May Monthly Twistshop: Twist Out Cancer + RUSH
2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:15

MD Anderson Cooper June Twistshops
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:30
MD Anderson Cooper June Twistshops

Join us for a meaningful workshop focused on gratitude, healing, and self-expression. Through guided art therapy activities, you’ll explore ways to cultivate gratitude and support emotional recovery. These creative interventions are designed to help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression related to the cancer experience. All materials provided. No art experience needed.
This is an in-person event and seating is limited.
Registration required. Please register HERE.
This event is part of MD Anderson at Cooper’s Survivorship Week presented by the Wellness After Cancer Survivorship Program and the Dr. Diane Barton Complementary Medicine Program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email: survivorship@cooperhealth.edu
Call: 856.968.7091, Roxanne Berger, LPN, Program

When: Wednesday, June 4th at 11amEST and Thursday, June 5th at 11amEST
Where:
Wednesday, 6/4 – Two Cooper Plaza, 400 Haddon Avenue, Suites C4100/C4101, Camden, NJ 08103
Thursday, 6/5 – Moorestown Mall, 400 NJ-38, Moorestown, NJ 08057

June Monthly Twistshop: Twist Out Cancer + RUSH
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:15

Northwell Series (June 25th) 12:30-1:30 EST- Closed to the Northwell Community
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:30
Topic: Visual & Text Art: Blackout Poetry
Facilitator: Callie Cullinan, Art Therapist
Art Activity: Create a mix of poetry and visual art through creating a blackout poem
Discussion: Defining blackout poetry and identifying components of blackout poetry (found text, redaction, new meanings)
Suggested Supplies:
Book pages, newspaper, or any written print
Markers
Crayons
Pencil/Pen
Watercolors
Pastels
Must register! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82806940210

In person: July Monthly Twistshop - Twist Out Cancer + RUSH
2025-07-04 10:00 - 11:15

Brushes with Cancer Artwork Exhibition at Andersonville Galleria
2025-07-12 12:00 - 18:00 | Andersonville Galleria, 5247 N Clark St, Chicago,, IL
Brushes with Cancer Artwork Exhibition at Andersonville Galleria
You’re invited to a celebration of art, connection, and healing.
We’re kicking off our month-long Brushes with Cancer Exhibition at the Andersonville Galleria with a special Welcome Reception on Saturday, July 12th from 12–6pm and we’d love for you to join us.
📍 Location: Andersonville Galleria, 5247 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
🗓 Exhibit Dates: July 1–31
🍷 Reception Highlights:
– Wine tasting
– Hands-on art activity
– Special viewing of Brushes with Cancer artwork—available for purchase
This is your chance to experience the impact of art as a tool for healing, connection, and storytelling. Proceeds support Twist Out Cancer’s programs that serve individuals impacted by cancer.
Space is limited, please RSVP to join us:
Please RSVP to the Welcome Reception and Activation here.

Waterford Place: Summer Arts Family Festival
2025-07-24 18:00
Waterford Place: Summer Arts Family Festival
Enjoy creativity and community at an event featuring art activities, live music and family-friendly fun.

Art Stations: Tissue paper, mosaics, sidewalk chalk art, a community mural, DIY paper crafts, an artistic coping project to take home and a fun Twist workshop.

Live Performances: Music from the Arthurs.
Family-Friendly Activities:

Pet Therapy Dogs
Face Painting by Zor Zapata
Registration is required for this free event. Register online at waterfordcrc.com or call (331) 301-5280.

Virtual July Twistshop: Self-Expression with Nature Metaphors & Symbols
2025-07-24 18:30 - 19:30
Virtual July Twistshop: Self-Expression with Nature Metaphors & Symbols
Description: Explore metaphors and symbols found in nature and create an art piece in response focusing on self-expression and reflection. The discussion will be based upon topics such as Common/Personal Nature Metaphors & Symbols (i.e. mountains, wildflowers, ocean waves, trees, season changes).
When: July 24th at 6:30pm CT
Where: Virtual
This series is free and open to the public.
Facilitated by Callie Cullinan Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
Suggested Supplies:
Markers
Crayons
Pencil/Pen
Magazines/Collage materials
Watercolors
Pastels
Please register in advance here.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

In person: August Monthly Twistshop Twist Out Cancer + RUSH
2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:15

Twist Hearts at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
2025-08-21
Twist Hearts at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
At School
The Twist Hearts program is designed as a collaborative experience for students to connect with one another, share their experiences, and engage in therapeutic art-making in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Twist Hearts facilitators will work directly with the school administration to better understand current and pressing concerns and will customize the series to address these issues through art-making. Students will be encouraged and supported in non-clinical art therapy directives to help them further explore their connection to love through creative art-making.
Learn more about our Twist Hearts program here.

Virtual August Twistshop: Practicing Mindfulness with Zentangles
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30
Virtual August Twistshop: Practicing Mindfulness with Zentangles
oin Twist Out Cancer for a monthly arts therapy workshop.
When: August 21st at 6:30pm CT
Where: Virtual
This series is free and open to the public.
Facilitated by Callie Cullinan Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
Must register in advance!

Virtual September Twistshop: Introduction to Neurographic art + managing difficult emotions
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30
Virtual September Twistshop: Introduction to Neurographic art + managing difficult emotions
When: Thursday 9/18/2025
6:30pm- 7:30pm CST / 7:30pm-8:30pm EST
Facilitator: Jacqueline Carmody, LCPC, ATR-BC
Theme & Directive: Introduction to Neurographic art + managing difficult emotions
Neurographic art is a method that combines art and psychology, designed to help individuals work through challenging emotions and limiting beliefs by engaging in a meditative drawing process. It’s considered a form of art therapy that can be used for stress relief, personal growth, and self-expression.
Suggested Materials:

Sketch book or thick drawing paper
Black marker or pen
Markers
Watercolors

Must register in advance!

2025 Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition and Celebration
2025-09-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Knight Concert Hall Lobby
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition and Celebration
When: September 25, 2025 at 6pm EST
Where: Knight Concert Hall Lobby
Brushes With Cancer is an artistic celebration that pairs accomplished Artists with “Inspirations,” people whose lives have been impacted by cancer as previvors, current patients, survivors or caregivers. Most of the participants are from south Florida.
The Artists bring to life the Inspirations’ twist on cancer — stories, feelings and experiences — with works of art that represent the Inspirations’ personal journey with the disease.
All Miami is invited to join the Artists, Inspirations and their family and friends to view the finished works at a celebratory public art viewing and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit future editions of Brushes With Cancer at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
Find additional information and tickets HERE!

Twist Out Cancer & MD Anderson Cooper - Free and Public Twistshop!
2025-10-13 11:00 - 12:30
Twist Out Cancer & MD Anderson Cooper – Free and Public Twistshop!
Art Therapy Group led by Art Therapist, Sherry Warner. All materials included, no previous art-making skills required!
When: Monday, October 13th, 2025
11:00am – 12:30am EST
Where: Clocktower Location
931 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ
Who: Cancer patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, and loved ones. You do not need to be receiving treatment with Cooper Hospital system, this is a community event!
Questions? Email jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org
Registration link to come!

Virtual October Twistshop: Art Therapy Inspired by Inktober
2025-10-13 18:30 - 19:30
Virtual October Twistshop: Art Therapy Inspired by Inktober
When: October 13th, 2025 06:30 PM Central Time
Description:
Join Twist Out Cancer, as we partner with The Dear Jack Foundation for our October Virtual Twistshop! We will be exploring how to begin a daily art journaling and bring art making into your daily self-care practice. Participants will explore types of scribbling, doodling, and drawing and be led through a series of one-word prompts. This art therapy group is inspired by Inktober, a worldwide art challenge to improve inking skills and develop positive drawing habits.
These creative one-word prompts will include themes to encourage self-expression and curiosity, including celebrating the autumn season and reflecting on the cancer experience.
Co-led by Art Therapists Callie Cullinan & Jackie Carmody
Suggested Art Materials:
Pencil/Pen
Paper
Markers
Crayons
Colored Pencils
About our community partner: The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship.
Register HERE

RUSH Lisle Thrive PINK
2025-10-14 16:00 - 19:00
RUSH Lisle Thrive PINK
When: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Lisle
2455 Corporate W. Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
Join us as we honor you — breast cancer thrivers — and the courage, resilience and spirit you show every day.
Enjoy an evening of activities designed to nurture your body, mind and soul, including:

Art therapy
Nutrition demonstration
Learn about the benefits of exercise and see fitness demonstrations
Simply Beautiful Hair class to help manage hair changes related to cancer treatment
Winter skin care tips
Meditation
Auricular acupuncture
Hand massage
Informational presentation by Obada Obaisi, MD, on Moving Forward: Cancer Rehabilitation for Breast Cancer Survivors

Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here!

Pink and Pearl Resource Fair
2025-10-16
Pink and Pearl Resource Fair
RUSH’s breast cancer, lung cancer and primary care teams continue the Pink and Pearl campaign — to encourage women to get their recommended breast and lung cancer screenings. The Pink and Pearl Expo, offering educational information, health risk assessments and other valuable resources for the community. Free & Public!
Learn more at here.

Pink and Pearl Breast and Lung Cancer Symposium
2025-10-25 08:00 - 13:00
Pink and Pearl Breast and Lung Cancer Symposium
Where: Northwest Community Hospital 800 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
When: October 25, 2025 @ 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Topics Include:
-Breast & Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility and Navigation
-New Advances in Breast and Lung Cancer treatments
-Genetic and Genomic testing for Breast and Lung cancer
-Tumor Board Panel: Live Q&A with audience participation encouraged
-This symposium is for anyone interested in having information from medical professionals about Breast and Lung Cancer.
-We are applying for 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
-Meet medical professionals who specialize in Breast and Lung Cancer, including genetics and genomics.
-Breakfast and boxed lunches provided.
-Chance to win Raffle Baskets
-Network with vendors and collect giveaways
RSVP by October 13th
Online at:
www.nch.org/events
Or call:
Health Connect
(847) 618-4968
SAVE-THE-DATE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
8:00 am – Registration/ Breakfast
8:30 am – Program begins
Location:
Northwest Community Hospital 800 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
The exact room location will be provided with your registration confirmation.
Learn more here.

Brushes with Cancer Fall 2025 Art Exhibition and Celebration
2025-11-09 15:00 - 19:00
Brushes with Cancer Fall 2025 Art Exhibition and Celebration
When: November 9, 2025
Where: Lilah Fishtown, 1601 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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.

Local Twistshop Program (Austin, TX): "Wanted: A Room with a View"
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:30
Local Twistshop Program (Austin)!
“Wanted: A Room with a View”

When: Sunday, November 16th
11:00am- 12:30pm Central
Location: Dell JCC 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731
Led by Twistshop Facilitator, Lindsey Taucher, Licensed Professional Counselor and graduate of The George Washington University Art Therapy Master’s program
All materials provided! Please bring a state issued ID for entry/security. A confirmation email with room specifics will be provided to you on Novmeber 15th.
No experience necessary.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody or Lindsey Taucher
Must register in advance!

November Virtual Twistshop: “Open hearts”
2025-11-20 18:30 - 19:30
November Virtual Twistshop: “Open hearts”

When: Thursday, November 20th
6:30pm- 7:30pm Central / 7:30pm-8:30pm EST
Themes: Connection, Healing, Relaxation
Description: In response to open-ended writing prompts, you will discover stories only you know — stories that are asking to be told. As you do, gems of insight are likely to appear seemingly out of nowhere. Those who wish, will read their writing to the group.
Suggested Materials:
Pen and paper or computer/iPad.
Activity:
Writing quick, short responses to prompts such as “memory that won’t let you go.”
Facilitated by Elizabeth Hanly & co-led by Art Therapist & LCPC Jacqueline Carmody
Brief therapy/artist bio & personal connection to Twist:
For the last several years under the auspices of New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Visible Ink Program, Elizabeth has been leading writing workshops for cancer patients through zoom. Jacqueline is an art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor who has been the director of Twistshop programming since 2015. Jacqueline will be co-leading to help create a safe space for sensitive topics or difficult emotions that may arise during the group.

Virtual Hangout hosted by Unite for Her: The Art of Cozy - Finding Comfort Through Hygge
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:15
Virtual Hangout with Unite for Her
The Art of Cozy: Finding Comfort Through Hygge
Date: Wednesday, December 10
Start time: 4:00pm CST/5:00pm EST
End time: 5:30pm CST/6:30pm EST
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MPAifdGAQWmSlBRS5qT4HQ
Segment details:
-The segment will have a “show + tell” element to it.
-The activity will be a type of narrative therapy with writing/word prompts centered around “hygge” which means “cozy” in Danish.
-Attendees will be encouraged to bring their favorite mug where they like to enjoy a favorite beverage in their ‘cozy’ space.
-Erin will email the pre-designed hygge coloring sheet to attendees which will be used to create their own artwork of a cozy place – the place can tie into any part of their life.
-At the end, attendees can show their mug and completed artwork highlighting their cozy space and why it brings them joy.
Please register in advance!

December Virtual Twistshop: “Winter Solstice”
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30
December Virtual Twistshop: “Winter Solstice”

When:Thursday Dec 18, 2025
6:30pm- 7:30pm Central / 7:30pm-8:30pm EST
Themes: Winter Solstice – exploring rituals, traditions, and difficult emotions of the season
Description: The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year — a powerful symbol of hope, renewal, and the slow return of light. In this Twistshop, we’ll draw on themes of the Solstice to explore how rituals and traditions can offer comfort and a sense of control during uncertain times, such as a cancer diagnosis. Through art making, we will create winter scenes that reflect both the beauty of the season and the complex emotions it can bring.
Facilitated by Twist Out Cancer facilitator & art therapist, Callie (Cullinan) Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
Suggested Materials:

Drawing/Watercolor paper
Oil/chalk pastels
Watercolors
Markers/Crayons
Collage materials; scissors, magazines, glue, etc.

Monthly Virtual Twistshop Series 2026
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30
Monthly Virtual Twistshop Series 2026
“Twistshops” are art therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art therapy based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer.
Themes for each month are listed below.

January 22nd: Radical Writing – A Healing Workshop, facilitated by Mindy Brodsky, JD, MSW, LCSW/LICSW
February 19th: Be Your Own Valentine, facilitated by Jacqueline Carmody, LCPC, ATR-BC, ATCS
March 19th: Exploring Self-Care through Art Therapy, facilitated by Jacqueline Carmody, LCPC, ATR-BC, ATCS
April 16th: Collaboration with Wonders and Worries and exploring Glimmers – micro-moments of joy, pleasure, or gratitude. Facilitated by Callie (Cullinan) Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
May 21st: Collaboration with Inheritance of Hope – exploring the prompt of Outside Spaces, facilitated by Callie (Cullinan) Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
June 18th: Collaboration with Style Esteem – exploring self-esteem, identity, and empowerment through torn paper self-portraits, facilitated by Jacqueline Carmody, LCPC, ATR-BC, ATCS
July 16th: Self-Expression through Symbolism of Doorways, facilitated by Callie (Cullinan) Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
August 20th: Exploring Rest + Restoration Through Creative Prompts, facilitated by Callie (Cullinan) Ludwig, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC
September 17th:
October 15th:
November 19th:
December 27th:
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org
REGISTER HERE

Twist Out Cancer Art Journal Club Twistshop Series Session 1: Exploring Amazement of Mycelium
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30
Twist Out Cancer Art Journal Club Twistshop Series
Session 1: Exploring Amazement of Mycelium
When : Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 06:30 PM CST / 7:30 EST
About this new series: Join Twist Out Cancer community and art therapist and facilitator, Mignon Dupepe for a new Twistshop Art Journal Club series starting in 2026! This series is inspired by author, Suleika Jaouad’s book The Book of Alchemy. We will use art making, journaling, and discussion to stir our creativity and connect around themes shared in her book. Suleika offers storytelling, writing prompts, and journaling for self- discovery and to spark imagination.
Our Twistshop series will provide a “twist” to this idea by including an art making component. The first Art Journal Club will highlight The Book of Alchemy’s storyteller, Fernando Murillo and his amazement of mycelium, the underground fungal network that sustains and enhances life. He proposes that we are not alone but we are mycelium, connected, a network that creates and sustains life and growth. We will explore this idea using art processes, zine making, journaling and discussion. No art or journaling experience required, just an interest in creating and connecting as a community.
Supplies to be considered:
8×11 white copy paper or art paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Colorful marker/pens/oil pastels
Collage papers/magazines
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with zoom link!
A suggested donation of $10-25 is recommended to cover program fees and art therapist facilitation.
Donate here!

OSF Little Company of Mary Twistshop Series 2026
2026-02-05 10:15 - 11:30
OSF Little Company of Mary Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and OSF Little Company of Mary for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody.
When: The first Thursday of every month in 2026 from 10:15am-11:30am CST
*May and August will be held on the second Thursday of the month*
Where: OSF Little Company of Mary Cancer Center Library
2800 W. 95th Street
1st Floor, South Pavilion
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
This series is private for Little Company of Mary patients and families.
This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. All art materials are included!
Twistshops programs are non-clinical creative arts therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer. Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer and utilize the arts as a mechanism for self-expression.
Free Monthly Sessions available to OSF Little Company of Mary patients and families starting January 8, 2026!
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org or Donna Reed at Donna.S.Reed@osfhealthcare.org
Space is limited, please register here for each monthly session to attend.

Twist Out Cancer + RUSH Monthly Twistshop Series 2026
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:15
Twist Out Cancer + RUSH Monthly Twistshop
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody.
When: This series will take place the first Friday of every month through December 2026.
What: This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. All art materials are included!
Twistshops programs are non-clinical creative arts therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer. Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer and utilize the arts as a mechanism for self-expression.
Free Monthly Sessions available to Rush Cancer Care patients and families!
Questions? Contact Nayeli_Panek@rush.edu
Space is limited, please register for each monthly session to attend.
