Twist Out Cancer

Twist Out Cancer Art Journal Club Twistshop Series Session 1: Exploring Amazement of Mycelium
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
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, 2026-03-05 10:15 - 11:30, 2026-04-02 10:15 - 11:30, 2026-05-14 10:15 - 11:30, 2026-06-04 10:15 - 11:30 | IL
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, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:15 | IL
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.

In-Person: Twist Out Cancer + RUSH Lisle Monthly Twistshop Series 2026
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:15 | IL
Twist Out Cancer + RUSH Lisle Monthly Twistshop
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH Lisle for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and Twistshop facilitator, Mignon Dupepe, LCPC.
When: Second Thursday of every month from 10–11:15am CST.
2026 Twistshop Dates: January 8th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, December 10th
Where: RUSH Lisle
2455 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
Series will be held in the atrium.
Who: Survivors, caregivers, patients, healthcare professionals, and previvors. This series is open to the community and individuals seeking treatment at any RUSH locations.
Please register in advance here.

Monthly Virtual Twistshop Series 2026
2026-02-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | IL
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:
August 20th:
September 17th:
October 15th:
November 19th:
December 27th:
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody at jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org
REGISTER HERE

Northern Westchester Northwell Twistshop Series 2026
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-27 11:30 - 12:30 | IL
Northwell Twistshop Series
Join Twist Out Cancer and Northern Westchester Hospital for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody. This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. Free Monthly Sessions available to Northern Westchester Hospital patients and families.
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.
Suggested materials to have available (not required):
Paper/ sketch book
Watercolor paper
Pastels
Colored pencils
Drawing materials
Collage materials/glue & scissors
*Northern Westchester will have materials available on site for participants to access during virtual sessions.
Please register for each monthly session to attend.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Carmody jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org or Erin Hammond ehammond@northwell.edu

Twist Out Cancer Art Journal Club Twistshop Series Session 2: Anchoring Through Uncertainty and Cloud Exploration
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | IL
Twist Out Cancer Art Journal Club Twistshop Series
Session 2: Anchoring Through Uncertainty and Cloud Exploration
When : Thursday, February 26, 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 second Art Journal Club will highlight The Book of Alchemy’s storyteller, Rebecca Rebouche’ and her cloud examination and grounding “This is me” present statements towards anchoring in all-encompassing emotional moments. We will explore this idea using art processes, cloud imagery, journaling, and discussion. No art or journaling experience required, just an interest in creating and connecting as a community.
Supplies to be considered:
Heavy paper or art paper
Watercolor paints/palette
Watercolor brush/water
Colorful markers/crayons/oil pastels
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!

Brushes with Cancer Winter 2026 Art Exhibition and Celebration
2026-03-14 18:00 - 22:00 | IL
Brushes with Cancer Winter 2026 Art Exhibition and Celebration
When: March 14, 2026 6pm-10pm
Where: Wildman BT, 3020 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
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.
Purchase your tickets and bid on artwork HERE!

Adolescent Young Adults Take Chicago 2026
2026-04-02 18:00 - 22:00 | 2726 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
AYAs Take Chicago 2026: #NoFilter
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 6–10pm CST
Where: Sarabande – 2726 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
Join in on the Adolescent Young Adults Take Chicago 2026 event, a free, one-of-a-kind evening of connection, creativity, and community for young people impacted by cancer. This year’s theme, **#NoFilter**, invites participants into a space where nothing has to be polished or performance-ready—just real. With interactive zones, food, music and a powerful community panel, this event celebrates authenticity, survivorship and healing on your own terms.
For Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters ages 15 to 39.
Register here!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Wellness Fair
2026-04-14 11:00 - 14:00 | IL
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Wellness Fair
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 11am-2pm EST
Location: 1 Center Street Newark, NJ 07102
Twist Out Cancer will be hosting a table at this event to use art as a component of a holistic wellness experience!
The Wellness Fair is your one-stop-shop for free and creative health resources from dozens of vendors that support physical and mental well-being. Each table will share educational materials, screenings, activities and prizes. Check back soon for vendor announcements.
Our Passport to Health bingo card is back! Collect stamps at the Wellness Fair and get entered into a raffle to win fabulous prizes including two round trip tickets on United Airlines and four tickets to an NJPAC performance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Please direct questions to the NJPAC Wellness Team at wellness@njpac.org
Learn more and register!

Game. Set. Twist.
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:30 | Delaware Valley Tennis Academy 4 North Warner Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 USA, 4 North Warner Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010, United States
Game. Set. Twist. at Delaware Valley Tennis Academy
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 6-9:30pm EST
Location: Delaware Valley Tennis Academy
Address: 4 North Warner Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 USA
Join us for an evening of community, competition, and support. This special event brings together the Twist Out Cancer community to raise critical funds for creative arts programming that supports individuals touched by cancer—survivors, previvors, caregivers, and loved ones.
Whether you’re competing in the friendly round robin tennis matches or simply enjoying food, drinks, and great company, your participation helps fuel healing through art and connection.
Mark your calendar now and be part of a meaningful night that combines athletic spirit with heartfelt purpose.
Learn more and register!
