The Art of Life Cancer Foundation

06/09/2026

"Diamonds had to be rocks first. Butterflies had to be caterpillars first. Rainbows had to be storms first."
We love finding little treasures in the Healing Garden. Plan your next visit today! 🦋 🐝 🐞

06/05/2026

After a couple years of wear and tear out at the Healing Garden in Woodward Park, our largest carved bear was in need of some TLC. THANK YOU to Ryan for donating your time and incredible talent to this restoration. We are BEARY grateful! 🐻
Interested in having a custom wood carving at your home or business? Call Ryan at Demeusy’s Den 559-760-9188.

06/03/2026

Thank you to the ROCKSTARS at Zenith Insurance for helping us Beautify the Healing Garden! 🌟 We are so grateful to be surrounded by a generous community.

05/22/2026

🖼️ New @ The Healing Garden:
You can now see the beautiful artwork from our most recent Paint it Forward!
💕 Art of Life's Paint it Forward Project unites cancer survivors with talented local artists to co-create beautiful works of art on canvas. To learn more visit artoflifecancer.org

05/21/2026

Art of Life supports veterans and service members! 🇺🇸
We're so excited to be teaming up with Semper Fi & America's Fund to create a tile wall in honor of the sacrifices of the brave men and women in the United States Military, past and present.

Never Alone. Never Forgotten. 💙 ♥️

05/20/2026

THANK YOU to our friends at Amazon for keeping our 3-acre space clean & beautiful! These volunteers did WORK at the Healing Garden this morning. 💪

05/12/2026

SEE YOU THIS SATURDAY! Our 3-acre garden is solely maintained by volunteers, so we're reliant on our community to keep it looking its best! This family friendly service project ensures the Healing Garden remains a beautiful environment for all to enjoy. All cleaning supplies are provided.

Please Note: Parking is $5. The city parking kiosk is in the front area to the left of the large Healing Garden sign (or FREE if visitors park in the shopping center across the street.)

04/21/2026

This past weekend at Paint It Forward was something truly special 💞 In a room filled with courage and compassion, cancer survivors gathered not just to paint, but to express and connect. With the guidance of local artists, each brushstroke became a moment to rediscover joy through creativity.

Art has a way of reaching places words cannot. It softens the weight of difficult experiences, creates space for reflection, and reminds us that beauty can still be made in the midst of hardship.

Together, these groups created stunning pieces that will be displayed throughout the Valley, offering hope, comfort, and a reminder that no one is alone on this journey.

If you believe in the healing power of art, we invite you to support Art of Life. Your donation, whether one time or monthly, helps us continue providing Healing Arts Programs to cancer survivors at low or no cost.

Donate here: artoflifecancer.org/donate

04/13/2026

The Healing Garden at Woodward Park is perfect for ALL ages 🌲 Visit today!

03/30/2026

A unique Healing Arts program for cancer survivors! 💕
Visit paintitforward2026.eventbrite.com or click the link in our bio to register.

Join with other cancer survivors to share a collective message of HOPE, focusing on a common theme of what cancer has taught you about LIFE. Through creative expression, your group's canvas becomes a "gift" to the community, being displayed throughout the Valley to inspire and offer encouragement to all who view it. Your group's work of art will also be showcased at the Art of Life Healing Garden in Woodward Park and you will receive a free print of your finished masterpiece. No art experience required, just a willingness to try something new!

PAINT IT FORWARD IS A ONE-DAY EVENT
When: Saturday, April 18th
from 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: HUB International
548 W. Cromwell Ave, Ste 101 Fresno, CA 93711
Project includes snacks & lunch

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS EXCLUSIVE TO CANCER SURVIVORS WHO ARE FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS OF THE PROJECT***

Questions? Call Art of Life Cancer Foundation at 559.301.5606

A once-in-a lifetime experience, exclusive for cancer survivors, to co-create beautiful works of art under the direction of a local artist!