Archived Gallery Exhibit

URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery is presenting

THE BIG C –
LIVING FULLY, LIVING HEALTHY

October 4-31

Gallery Night Reception
October 15, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
with Mary Cappello Reading & book signing from her new book CALLED BACK at 7:00 pm

WHAT YOUR MOTHER DID NOT TELL YOU BECAUSE SHE DID NOT KNOW
October 20, 7:00 pm
Presented by the Jewish Federation Women’s Alliance & Network, the National Council of Jewish Women and Hadassah about BRCA1 and BRCA 2 in the Paff Auditorium.

The BIG C Exhibit will include artwork in all media by more than 30 professional artists from the area, community members who have had Cancer, their families and health care providers. The exhibit is designed to encourage those who have had the disease to share their stories, and to educate the community about early detection, prevention and treatment options. It focuses on developing positive outlets for self expression, visualization and creativity, healthy eating and living choices to improve mental and physical health and information on treatment options. Educational and informational materials will be available from area oncology treatment programs and health care agencies including Women and Infants Oncology, YWCA, Breast Cancer Coalition, American Cancer Society and the Jewish Federation Women’s Alliance and Network, the National council of Jewish Women and Hadassah.

On the evening of Gallery Night, there will be a reading and book signing by Professor Mary Cappello at 7:00 pm from her new book “CALLED BACK - My Reply to Cancer, My Reply to Life”. The book is about her recent struggle with Breast Cancer. There will be opportunities for story sharing by individuals who have had Breast Cancer and representatives from health care organizations to educate, provide support and information.

A special program WHAT YOUR MOTHER DID NOT TELL YOU BECAUSE SHE DID NOT KNOW on BRCA1 and BRCA 2 will take place on October 20 at 7:00 pm. The program will include speakers: Cindy Benson, Rabbi Kanter and Dr. Meredith Dench who will follow their presentations with a Q&A session and a reception. The event is presented by Jewish Federation Women’s Alliance & Network, the National Council of Jewish Women and Hadassah. Valet Parking will be provided.

The exhibit will include several pieces created by the late Christiane Corbat and work by Tom Anderson, Dianne Arvisaif, Majorie Ball, Mary Ellen Benoit, Norma Charest, Erin Coonan, Pam Cruze, Carolyn Daniel, Ryan Dean, Jane Dillon, Daria Emma, Martha Gallego, Winifred Jolicoeur, Fredrick Kent, Joan McClarnon, Mary L Mounier, Sally Neeld, Norman Peterson, Linda Phelan, Deborah Pinkham, Julienne Saslaw, Andrew Sloan, Sandra Salzillo Shields, Carol Scavotto, Judith Skoogfors-Prip, Victoria Smith, Kristin Street, Leslie M. Talamimi, Dawn Valentim, Suzanne Webb, Wendy Allen Wheeler, Natasha Williams, Ava Wolfe.

URI Providence Campus
80 Washington Street
Providence RI 02903

For Information Contact Steven Pennell: 401-277-5206

Located in 1st and 2nd floor lobby galleries.