About

The Healing Power of Art is All Around Us.

Founded in 2017, Curtain up Cancer Foundation positively impacts thousands of lives each year through our creative arts programs. We strive to connect cancer survivors and loved ones to powerful art experiences to assist in their healing process. Our vision is that all people in our cancer community will experience the healing power of art.

The Inspiration for Our Programs

Cancer Chronicles

Research shows that people affected by cancer experience therapeutic benefits from both sharing their own stories and hearing the stories of others. Our Cancer Chronicles Writing Retreats offer a powerful opportunity for healing through guided writing and heartfelt storytelling. Set in a beautiful and supportive environment, these retreats create space for reflection, connection, and personal transformation along the cancer journey.

Music Moments

Music has a powerful influence on mood and can strengthen the ability to cope with cancer. Our Music Moments concerts, held in chemotherapy treatment rooms, transform these often-stressful spaces into peaceful, calming environments. The soothing sounds uplift patients, comfort visitors, and bring a sense of tranquility to staff—creating moments of healing and connection through the power of music.

The Six

Theater depicting cancer treatment has been shown to have a profound emotional impact and therapeutic benefits for cancer survivors and their loved ones—helping to foster a stronger sense of coping, reduce feelings of isolation, and inspire hope. Our unique annual presentation, THE SIX: A Celebration of the Power Within, brings the cancer community together for an unforgettable evening of uplifting stories, music, and dance. This inspiring event serves as a beacon of hope and connection for all those touched by cancer.