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traveling to other cities in the U. and 10 p.m. - 5 p.

A work of art made from a photograph, that represents a specific person, a group of people, or an animal.

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"I had attended one of the
Carefree shows and was impressed with the diversity of the artists
that were there and with the quality. The
Surprise Recreation Campus is located at 15930 N.thunderbirdartists. The exhibition was unveiled at London's Royal
College of Art in December 2004.K.

Local Entrant Painted for Mom
Lori, a 28-year old art teacher at an Indianapolis area high school,
entered her acrylic painting, "Free to Fly," in honor of her mother, who died
of breast cancer in December 2004, the same month that the Oncology on Canvas
exhibit first opened in London.S.

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The festival will also highlight an extensive collection of fine
wines -- both domestic and imported -- and a microbrewery will be on
site supplying a broad collection of premium beers.m.

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(between Bell and Greenway roads ). Lilly created
the competition to recognize those women diagnosed with cancer who have used
art as a powerful emotional outlet to inspire others as a means of self-
discovery and self-expression .
"Oncology on Canvas started out as a testament to the struggles and hopes
of all cancer survivors and the people who care for them, including family,
friends, advocates, and healthcare professionals ," said Edmundo Muniz, vice
president of Lilly Research Laboratories and Oncology Platform Team Leader .' I never realized just how
strong she and other women like her really are. Admission is free.

877.lillyoncology.

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, and specializes in the production of outdoor
fine art festivals and wine tasting events.

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, to mark the debut of
Thunderbird Artists' Surprise Fine Art + Wine Festival.
The featured artist for the event is Carol Cunningham of Estes
Park, Colo. Her
artistic pieces range in size from miniature to monumental and are on
permanent display at locations in Colorado, Kentucky and Maryland, as
well as internationally in Poland.
As a way to give back to the Surprise community, Thunderbird
Artists is joining with the city to raise funds for the Surprise
Sundancers, a local nonprofit volunteer group.com

About Thunderbird Artists

Founded in 1981 by Judi Combs, Thunderbird Artists is based in
Fountain Hills, Ariz. For more information about NCCS and its advocacy for quality
cancer care, please visit http://www.

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For more information on upcoming
events, featured artists or to download an application to become a
merchant at a future show, visit http://www.
"My mother survived with cancer for about three years.

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The exhibition , which
coincides with National Cancer Survivors Day(R) on June 5, includes entries
from cancer survivors from Indianapolis and surrounding areas.m.m.

Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly , a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing
portfolio of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products by
applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from
collaborations with eminent scientific organizations.

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The contest was the
impetus for her to paint on the subject of cancer."
Following its U.

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debut, and its first stop is in Indianapolis ,
where the work of several area residents will be featured.4 million
Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, including more than 660,000
women.

Schedule of Events
On Friday, June 3, the exhibit will open with a reception and Open Studio
Night at the Harrison Center for the Arts, followed by live music at 9 p.m., Monday through
Friday, and 11 a.NCCS.
National Cancer Survivors Day(R) is a registered trademark of the National
Cancer Survivors Day Foundation , Inc.

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Admission into the festival is $2 and parking is free.com

The exhibit, showcasing hundreds of pieces of art created by those touched
by cancer, will open at the Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 North Delaware
Street, on Friday, June 3 and will run through June 17. Headquartered in
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Lilly provides answers -- through medicines and
information -- for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.com and click on the Oncology on Canvas logo.

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Thunderbird Artists and the City of Surprise Unite to Launch the Surprise Fine Art + Wine Festival on Feb. 18-20

Oncology on
Canvas is presented by Eli Lilly and Company, in partnership with the National
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS).

About the Artwork
Oncology on Canvas began as an international art competition open to women
from around the world diagnosed with cancer, their families and friends , as
well as healthcare professionals involved in their care, to express their
struggles and successes in battling this disease through art.
"The founders of NCCS defined a survivor as from the moment of cancer
diagnosis and for the balance of life, one is a survivor -- a definition that
has now been accepted and adopted by the cancer community," said Stovall.

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The
200-acre facility has a state -of-the-art aquatics center, a regional
library, and a 50-acre community park with a 5-acre urban fishing
lake. The competition yielded 24 winners in various
categories including photography , oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and
charcoal. Monetary awards were provided to the winners' cancer charities of
choice. Advances in cancer treatment have made many kinds of cancer manageable
and in some cases curable.S.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031219/LLYLOGO
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After talking with several of
the artists and people who were attending the event, I recognized that
many people were from out of town," he said. Money raised from the
festival will assist with building a multiuse athletic facility to
meet the needs of mentally and physically challenged individuals in
Surprise and nearby communities."
Lori had previously lost two aunts to breast cancer.m.

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Friday, Feb.
The three-day festival will include more than 75 juried artists
from around the country displaying in excess of 4,000 pieces of art in
mediums such as oil on canvas, watercolors , acrylics and mixed media
paintings. A sculptor in clay and bronze for more than 25 years,
Cunningham 's art is characterized by a strong interest in capturing
the inner action of wildlife -- especially horses -- and children. "Art lifts you out of your
pain like nothing else; it is very freeing., Saturdays.newscom.

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Furthermore, an extensive selection of unique jewelry,
photography and pottery , as well as sculptures made from bronze,
copper, clay, glass, metal and wood, will be on exhibit . For $10, patrons
will receive an engraved souvenir wine glass and tasting tickets,
providing a unique opportunity to sample premium flavors from around
the world. All artists
who display their work at each event are selected using a juried
process to ensure consistent quality.S. She was grateful
for the time she had, and credited modern medicine for giving it to her. She
said it gave her and others 'more time to fly., as well as around the world.org or call 1.

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Bullard Ave . More information about the festival
is available by visiting http://www. During the past 24 years ,
the company has produced more than 260 fine art events throughout the
Southwest, attracting millions of patrons who share in an interest of
fine art by some of the country's most talented artists.
The IDADA (Indianapolis Downtown Artists + Dealers Association) First Friday
Shuttle Tour, sponsored by Lilly, will provide transportation to and from the
Harrison Center between 6 p. Oncology on Canvas will be open
through June 17, during the following times: 9 a.newscom.

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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
NCCS is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the
country and a highly respected authentic voice at the federal level,
advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer
survivors.ncsdf.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050516/NCCSLOGO )

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On Saturday, June 11, the exhibit will be offered in conjunction with the
Harrison Center's Independent Music and Art Festival.

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Mark Coronado, director of community and recreation
service for the city of Surprise, was responsible for bringing the
festival to Surprise and sees this event as a good way to introduce a
new audience to the rapidly growing region.
"It quickly evolved into a lesson about taking one of life's most difficult
journeys, and imbuing it with a sense of meaning . But Ellen Stovall, two-time, 33-year cancer
survivor and president and CEO of the National Coalition for Cancer
Survivorship (NCCS), says the title of survivor is earned early on.m.canceradvocacy.YES .

Harrison Center for the Arts
The Harrison Center seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in the City of
Indianapolis by fostering an awareness, appreciation, and community for art
and art culture.

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The Surprise festival is Thunderbird Artists' first-ever show in
the West Valley . At Lilly, we now have a
better understanding of the significance of treating the person as well as the
disease, and finding innovative, meaningful ways of helping make her cancer
journey more hopeful."
Oncology on Canvas received more than 400 submissions from 23 countries
including Australia, Botswana, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovakia,
South Africa, the U.
"And because Oncology on Canvas is about survivorship -- the experience of
living with, through and beyond a cancer diagnosis -- NCCS is proud to be
associated with it. The Center includes: 17 local artists, three art galleries,
The Underground Music Venue, VSA Arts, Herron School of Art, Primary Colours,
The Advent Project, The Nature Conservatory, and Redeemer Presbyterian Church.

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Cunningham will soon unveil a
permanent display of her life-size sculpture "First Love" in Fountain
Hills, Ariz.

World Tour Of 'Oncology on Canvas' Art Exhibit To Make U.S. Debut At Harrison Center For The Arts In Indianapolis

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Celebrating Survivorship
The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 1.

For more information on National Cancer Survivors Day, please long on to
http://www .org
To view samples of the artwork from the Exhibition, please log on to
http://www.

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18, more than 75 juried artists will descend on the
Surprise Recreation Campus in Surprise, Ariz.
Not only will the Surprise Recreation Campus venue offer an
enjoyable art-viewing experience, but the surrounding attractions
provide festival patrons with a variety of relaxing activities. More Than 300 Artworks Presented by Eli Lilly and the National Coalition
for Cancer Survivorship

INDIANAPOLIS, "Oncology on Canvas:
Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey," a distinctive art exhibit traveling
the world, is making its U. and U. Her painting depicts a woman's graceful back,
with two doves in flight behind her, one of them holding a clock."
Lori's work will be on display in a special section for entrants from the
Indianapolis region.

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