Healing Through Art

06/17/2026

The Art of Healing: Exploring Cancer Through Art, Story, and Symbolism features the artwork of patients, survivors, and caregivers at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint. Each piece on display at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) was created in the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint Healing Through Art program, facilitated by registered art therapist Erin Simonetti. The Art of Healing exhibit runs through July 12 at the FIA.
Pictured: "Carried by Love with Threads of Hope," by Eunice Keely.

06/16/2026

Join us for our Painted Pots Workshop next week!

Here are the details:

📅 Date: June 25
📍 Location: Karmanos Cancer Institute
🌟 Registration Required: https://calendly.com/healing-through-art/6-25-painted-pots-what-do-you-need-to-bloom-clone

Together, we’ll spend time exploring what we need to 'grow' through creative expression, painted pots, and seeded paper. All materials will be provided.

For individuals impacted by cancer, including our staff.

06/15/2026

🎨 Have You Visited The Art of Healing Yet?

For the past two weeks, visitors have been exploring powerful stories of cancer, healing, resilience, and hope through artwork created by patients, survivors, and caregivers in the Healing Through Art program at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint.

This featured piece is just one of many meaningful works on display in The Art of Healing: Exploring Cancer Through Art, Story, and Symbolism.

🖼️ On view through July 12
✨ Closing Reception: July 10 during the Flint Art Walk

We invite you to stop by, spend some time with the artwork, and experience the stories behind each piece. 💜

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

Are you transitioning from active cancer treatment into the next chapter? Led by a licensed clinician, our Life After Treament survivorship group offers an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and emotions that can arise after treatment ends. Whether you're newly in remission or years beyond treatment, our door is open.

📅 Date: Friday, June 12
🕐 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍Location: Virtual
👉 Register here: https://www2.gildasclubdetroit.org/Events/Calendar?eviid=51127

06/09/2026

🎨 Join Friends of Modern Art (FOMA) and the FIA June 13–14 for the 59th Annual Flint Art Fair!

• More than 100 juried fine art & craft artists
• Free children's art activities
• Art demonstrations by the FIA Art School
• Live music throughout the weekend
• Food trucks and specialty vendors on-site
• Experience M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations while you're here!

📅 Saturday 10a-6p & Sunday 11a-5p
📍 Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School
🎟 $5 admission | Free for children under 12

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! If you would like to assist the FOMA team, please fill out the Volunteer Registration Form in the comments.

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

🎨 Join Us for Our Upcoming Gallery Discussion!

We’d love for you to visit our art show currently on display at the Flint Institute of Arts and take part in a meaningful group discussion this Wednesday.

This exhibit highlights the healing power of creativity, reflection, and connection through art. Whether you’ve already visited the show or are planning your first visit, we welcome you to join the conversation.

🖼️ To register:
https://calendly.com/healing-through-art/groupdiscussion

☕ Guests attending the session are welcome to enjoy complimentary drinks from the Palette Café, including coffee, tea, water, and pop. Provided by the Healing Through Art program.

We hope to see you there!