UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey"

PITTSBURGH, July 25 – Eli Lilly and Company, in partnership with UPMC Cancer Centers, presents, “Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey” - a worldwide project that focuses on the millions of people affected by women's cancers.

Cancer patients, their families, friends and health care providers have created the artwork that is on display throughout the exhibit. Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey was designed to raise awareness of the benefits of art therapy as a powerful therapeutic tool that allows women to express their emotional voices as a means of coping with cancer.

Oncology on Canvas began in 2004, with more than 400 pieces of art from 23 countries submitted. It was created to honor the journeys upon which people embark when they are confronted with a cancer diagnosis. The exhibit includes various mediums including watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, charcoal and photography.

Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey art exhibit will be traveling through the Pittsburgh area in August and September.

The exhibit will take place Aug. 7 — 18 at the following two locations:

• UPMC Cancer Center, Upper St. Clair, 101 Drake Road
• UPMC Cancer Center, Steubenville, 3204 Johnson Road, Steubenville, Ohio

The exhibit will take place Aug. 20 — 31 at the following location:

• UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Shadyside (Ground Floor Atrium). Open to the public from 9am to 4pm

The exhibit's final showing will take place Sept. 11 — 15 at the following location:

• UPMC/Jameson Cancer Center, 2602 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa.

For additional information, please contact Lisa Pilarski at (412) 623-2585

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