UT exhibit to showcase art by cancer patients

5/5/2008

The University of Toledo Health Science Campus will host an art exhibit called "Oncology on Canvas" on the fourth floor of the Mulford Library from 9 a.m. today to noon Thursday.

The international exhibit will include art from 25 cancer patients, oncologists, nurses, family members, and other caregivers along with a brief narrative describing their inspiration.

Other events on the Health Science Campus during the week include:

•A presentation by art therapist Claudia W. St. Clair at

7 tonight in the Mulford Library Cafe.

•A discussion by oncology nurses about research on art as therapy at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the Mulford Library Cafe.

•A presentation by muralist Beth Covert, who was treated for cancer in 2006, followed by a panel discussion by cancer patients at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Ruppert Health Center.

Reservations for the evening events can be made by calling 419-383-6644.