The day we've been waiting for.
Brushes with Cancer is an evening that celebrates survivorship and hope through art, music and storytelling. Over the next few months, survivors will be asked to share their “Twist On Cancer,” (lessons learned, fighting strategies and new perspectives) with our online community of support. Their ‘twists’ will serve as inspiration for local and international artists to create unique pieces of art. The art will be auctioned in person at Chez, formerly Chez Paree Night Club, a hot spot frequented by Miles Davis, Nina Simone, and Frank Sinatra!
VIP Tickets
Ticket includes VIP reception with artists, survivors and caregivers, private bar and lounge, and first and last bids on artwork featured in the auction. Program, art auction, appetizers and open bar are also included.
General Admission
Ticket includes program, art auction, appetizers and open bar.
*Id's will be checked at the door.
Discounted parking will be available.
If you are unable to attend the event please note that we will be livestreaming the program starting at 8:30. The auction will also be available online. To bid on a piece of artwork from the privacy of your home or on your mobile phone click here.
To join the conversation on facebook or twitter please use the hashtag below.
Schedule
6:30 PM
VIP Reception with Key Note Speakers, Artists, Survivors and Caregivers
Musical Performance by the Plotkin Project. Dance performance by Jenna Stworzyjanek and Jonathan Dyer.
7:30 PM
General Admission
8:30-9:00 PM
Brushes with Cancer Program Featuring Anthony Ponce, NBC 5 Reporter; Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and Executive Director of Twist Out Cancer, Sumit Mehta, Founder of Empirical Brewery, Sivan Schondorf, Brushes with Cancer Participant; Tom Mcnamara, Brushes with Cancer Host Committee Member & Maya- Camille Broussard, Founder of MCB SHop.
Musical Performance by Aryk Crowder
Dance Lesson by Jenna Stworzyjanek and Jonathan Dyer.
9:45-10:00 PM
Auction Ends
9:00 Pm
DJ John Simmons Spins
9:00 Pm
Hula Hoop and Twist Contest
Survivor Twist Challenges
twistin' with @k_lefuego @yonisarason @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:00PM
twistin' with @reblizzi @mishkanchicago @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:03PM
Eryn & Jenn twisting away. #BrushesWithCancer
Apr 10th, 10:58PM
twistin' with @jcarmody_art @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:06PM
twistin' with @k_lefuego @yonisarason @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:00PM
On set: because I lost my Dad & my Dads Dad to the horrible disease called cancer. #brusheswithcancer #setlife
Apr 10th, 10:07PM
@k_lefuego and her gang @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:13PM
#happybaby kisses to support @twistoutcancer. Kiss someone and make a smile. #kissawaycancer #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:04PM
#brusheswithcancer Chicago, IL featured artist and live painter. Douglas Jones.
Apr 10th, 10:13PM
#BRUSHESWITHCANCER!
Apr 10th, 10:30PM
Survivor Patrick Jessee of the #Chicago Fire Department. #BrushesWithCancer
Apr 10th, 10:33PM
TWIST! #BrushesWithCancer
Apr 10th, 10:41PM
Artist Vikram & Survivor Reyna. #BrushesWithCancer
Apr 10th, 10:37PM
#brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:47PM
The Benns Twistin' @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:48PM
Twisting out cancer with @matthewlew #brusheswithcancer #twistoutcancer #imanartist
Apr 13th, 2:00PM
twistin' with @patrickjessee @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:53PM
#brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 10:55PM
Eryn & Jenn twisting away. #BrushesWithCancer
Apr 10th, 10:58PM
#brusheswithcancer had hula hoops, then of course a challenge. 🌀💚✨ I won and got to choose a hoop and tshirt. 😉 Thanks!!
Apr 10th, 10:51PM
twistin' with @noriemix @ #brusheswithcancer
Apr 10th, 11:12PM
I'm a survivor. Awesome night at @TwistOutCancer #BrushesWithCancer
Apr 10th, 11:18PM
Thanks to all who were able to join us for the 2nd Annual #BrushesWithCancer event tonight in #Chicago. See you next year :)
Apr 10th, 11:40PM
The beautiful art @matthewlew created based on my and @torinybergepc story of survivorship for #brusheswithcancer last night. #love
Apr 11th, 8:34AM
"Support" #bricks #brusheswithcancer
Apr 11th, 8:30AM
With my favorite artist at #brusheswithcancer
Apr 11th, 8:37AM
Friendos at #brusheswithcancer
Apr 11th, 8:39AM
With my fave caregiver and fave person in general @torinybergepc at #brusheswithcancer
Apr 11th, 9:05AM
These two. #collegebuds #flames #brusheswithcancer
Apr 11th, 9:30AM
Me with Hector #art#artist#artistic#survivor#cancersurvivor#brusheswithcancer#twistoutcancer#chicago#chicagoart
Apr 11th, 9:44AM
My wife and I at Brushes with Cancer #art#artist#artistic#survivor#cancersurvivor#brusheswithcancer#twistoutcancer#chicago#chicagoart
Apr 11th, 9:46AM
Thank you & congrats to @tinytwister1 & everyone at #TwistOutCancer for an incredible #brusheswithcancer event last night!
Apr 11th, 9:50AM
This one's actually better. We're all looking at the camera and I don't have to use a filter to lighten. Sorry for the double! But who doesn't want to see these sexy faces twice, anyway?
Apr 11th, 10:01AM
Emceeing @TwistOutCancer's 2nd Annual #BrushesWithCancer event. Great time/great artwork/great organization.
Apr 12th, 8:36AM
Participating Artists, Previvors, Survivors and Caregivers
SubjectsAlexis Smulson
Audrey Snoor
Alex Niles
Sivan Schondorf
Donna Wrenn
Helen Kornick
Betty Lampkin
Roy Arredondo
August Spree Gunderson
Samantha Fisher
Mary Schooley
Bethany Ure
Ashley DiLaura
Amy Levy
Maria Elia
Talia Gazlay
Gail Osterman
Sara Lewis
Sara Marzorati
Shawn Green
Gina Medina
Jenifer Miya Standridge
Abby Bott
Vanessa Villagomez
Meredith Novak
Artists
Dominic Pangborn
Aryk Crowder
Joshua Johnston
Jody Bauman
Anne Raczkowski
Meg Frazier
Taylor Stamm
Jason Felde
Brad Young
Michael Graves
Jill Magid
Camille roman
Rachel Levin
David Turok
Amy Appleman
Jesse Smith
Darryl Markette
Mark Marianos
Tova Rothschild
Alyssa Korey
Jacqueline Carmody
Bowen Kline
Mariel Collins
Catherine Chinnock
Vikram Krishnamurthy
Sandra Bridges
Abby Doebel
Doug Jones
A special thank you to the host committee whose tireless efforts must be recognized!
Emma Peck Block- Special Events Coordinator
Yael Brunwasser- Board Member
Lauren Benn- Board Member
Alana Berg-Board Member
Dan Fricker- Board Member
Dan Hadad- Board Member
Dr. Katy Heiden- Board Member
Rachel Seymour- Board Member
Noreen Karadsheh- Event Chair, Committee Chair
Jennifer Katz-Board Member
Sarina Rehal- Committee Chair
Amy Schwartz-Board Member
Deb Fox-Board Member
Eryn Bizar-Board Member
David Shersher- Host Committee Member
Leeatt Rothschild-Host Committee Member
Ivan Dugandzic-Host Committee Member
Dr. Cara Rosenbaum- Host Committee Member
Amy Pappas- Host Commitee Member
Doug Jones- Host Committee Member
Laura Dziekiewicz-Host Committee Member
Jenn Catron-Host Committee Member
Tom McNamara-Host Committee Member
Diana Talpa-Host Committee Member
Naziha Malik-Host Committee Member
Ivan Dugandzic-Host Committee Member
Amy Pappas-Host Committee Member
Douglas Jones-Host Committee Member/Artist Liason
Christine Breakey-Host Committee Member
Erin Green-Host Committee Member
Bob Lamprou-Host Committee Member
Speakers
Anthony Ponce
NBC 5 General Assignment Reporter, Master of Ceremonies, Brushes with Cancer Chicago 2015
Jenna Benn Shersher
Founder and Executive Director of Twist Out Cancer
Sumit Mehta
Founder of Empirical Brewery
Sivan Schondorf, Brushes with Cancer Participant and Previvor
Maya-Camille Broussard,Founder of the MCB Project and MCB Shop.