CANVASES OF COURAGE
WHAT IS IT?
Canvases of Courage was born from my own healing journey—a deep desire to turn personal pain into creative power. As an artist, survivor, and woman who has carried both visible and invisible scars, I know what it means to seek beauty in the midst of struggle.
I created this exhibit as a sacred space where stories like mine—and like so many others—could be seen, heard, and honored. Through brushstrokes and bold expression, I’m using my art to give voice to courage, healing, and hope.
This is more than just an exhibit. It’s a love letter to every woman who’s ever had to fight for her body, her peace, or her sense of self.
MY OBJECTIVE
As the lead artist and curator of Canvases of Courage, my objective is to create a deeply personal and emotionally resonant art exhibit that explores the intersection of identity, resilience, and healing. Born from my own journey as a woman, artist, and survivor, this project invites viewers into a visual narrative that reflects the complexity of overcoming adversity—whether through illness, trauma, or transformation.
Through my original body of work and a curated selection of fellow Chicago-based artists, I aim to turn the gallery into a space of reflection and restoration—where color becomes conversation and courage becomes visible. This is not just an art show; it’s a healing experience.
My goal is to spark dialogue, deepen emotional connection, and use the power of visual storytelling to remind our communities—especially women navigating personal storms—that art can hold space for both pain and possibility.
Canvases of Courage is my creative contribution to the world: a public-facing exhibit that honors lived experiences, elevates often-overlooked voices, and leaves the viewer changed—whether by beauty, memory, or meaning.
AN ARTISTISTIC OPPORTUNITY!
WHAT
I am the curator—and the builder—of this opportunity.
Canvases of Courage is not just an art exhibit; it’s a carefully crafted experience I’ve designed from the ground up to reflect healing, identity, and resilience through visual storytelling. As the curator, I’m not just selecting pieces—I’m shaping a narrative, holding space for transformation, and amplifying voices that deserve to be seen and felt.
This is more than a showcase.
It’s a movement.
And I’m leading it—one intentional piece, one powerful artist, one courageous story at a time.
WHEN
Saturday June 6, 2026, in Chicago.
WHERE
The venue has yet to be determined
HOW
This is a grant-funded, community-rooted project.
It’s not a pop-up art show—it’s a professionally curated experience I’ve built from the ground up.
As the lead curator and artist, I’ve designed this exhibit to feature powerful visual storytelling, immersive music, and audience interaction—all intentionally created to support and lead into a connected breast cancer healing event.
While the final location is still being secured, this exhibition is already in motion—where art meets advocacy, and creativity becomes a catalyst for courage, connection, and community healing.
