July 1, 2015
A juried art show in Port Jefferson this summer that will benefit the Fortunato Breast Health Center will feature works inspired by the personal transformation, hope, love, fear, loss and victory associated with breast cancer.
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is teaming up with the North Shore Art Guild, the Village of Port Jefferson and the Port Jefferson Conservancy to present "Artists United Against Breast Cancer", a juried art show at the Port Jefferson Village Center from August 30, 2015 to Saturday, October 31, 2015.
The show will have as its theme "Victors of Survival, A Celebration of the Warrior Within Each of Us".
"Victors of Survival is not just about breast cancer. It’s about personal transformation, the person you become having faced the experience," said Mac Titmus, Vice President of the Art Guild and coordinator of the show. "It’s about the emergence of the warrior within you, and the struggle that brings it forth. It’s about you, the artist, and how you choose to transform that passion into expression."
Artists do not need to be a cancer survivor or family member of a survivor to participate. This exhibition is open to all visual artists. Deadline for applications is July 31 at noon. More information and application at http://northshoreartguild.com/BreastCancer.html
About the North Shore Art Guild
The North Shore Art Guild (NSAG) was established in 1991 by dedicated artists who endeavored to promote the arts and inspire the community. By showcasing seasoned artists and introducing new and upcoming members to the community, NSAG’s membership has grown to nearly 150 artists, all working in various mediums.
NSAG is funded through membership dues, exhibitions and sponsors who believe in fostering public interest in the arts. Its aim is to seek new venues and sponsors in an effort to develop, provide and maintain a professional visual arts presence.
More information is at http://northshoreartguild.com/
About Mather Hospital
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is an accredited 248-bed, non-profit community teaching hospital dedicated to providing a wide spectrum of high quality healthcare services to Suffolk County residents, showing compassion and respect and treating each patient in the manner we would wish for our loved ones. Mather has earned the prestigious Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. Mather also has received seven consecutive top "A" ratings from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety, and was ranked among the top hospitals in New York State by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals.