The Adrienne Arsht Center has launched “Brushes with Cancer,” a continuation of the organization’s commitment to wellness and the arts.
Since February, 18 South Florida artists have been strategically paired with 18 “Inspirations,” people whose lives have been touched by cancer as past/current patients, caregivers or survivors. The goal of these relationships has been to create individual artwork that reflects the experiences and emotions of each of the Inspirations.
“The arts are therapeutic and an important tool for community well-being, which is why the Arsht Center is committed to providing life-affirming creative outlets for all ages in our community. This new program offers opportunities for healing and deep emotional connection – all through the shared experience of making art,” said Jairo Ontiveros, vice president and Dorothea Green Chair for Education and Community Engagement at the Arsht Center.
Next month, all of these works will be on display at the Adrienne Arsht Center. The exhibition is curated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace, art activist and founder of the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator in Miami. All of Miami is invited to join the artists, inspirations, and their families and friends to view the finished works. The unique artworks will be auctioned to support future editions of Brushes with Cancer at the Arsht Center.
The Brushes with Cancer art viewing and silent auction will take place on September 12 at 7 p.m. at the Arsht Center. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can register by clicking here.
After the September 12 event, the public can continue to enjoy the art through mid-October by visiting the Arsht Center for performances and other events or by taking one of the free tours of the Arsht Center every Monday and Saturday at 12 p.m. The art can also be viewed in a virtual gallery by clicking here.
