Giving hope to all of those impacted by cancer
About Our Mission
The Art of Life is passionate about GIVING HOPE to those impacted by cancer. In today’s world, cancer aims to steal our joy and rob us of hope, but we believe that growth and purpose can be found in and through life’s most difficult seasons.
About Our Mission
The Art of Life is passionate about GIVING HOPE to those impacted by cancer. In today’s world, cancer aims to steal our joy and rob us of hope, but we believe that growth and purpose can be found in and through life’s most difficult seasons.

Get Involved
In Art of Life Cancer Foundation’s healing arts programs we celebrate life and survivorship and spread hope!
Get Involved
In Art of Life Cancer Foundation’s healing arts programs we celebrate life and survivorship and spread hope!
Healing Garden
This is an innovative collaboration between the Art of Life Cancer Foundation, the City of Fresno, Fresno State, the medical and art communities, local philanthropists and a large band of eager volunteers.
Paint It Forward
In this unique program, participants celebrate life and survivorship when linked with outstanding local artists from the Central Valley to co-create beautiful works of art about life, hope and survivorship.
Survivor Gathering
One of the most anticipated events each year is Art of Life’s annual Survivor Gathering. Hundreds of survivors unite, regardless of diagnosis, oncologist or place of treatment for a powerful event that celebrates life.
Your opportunity to help those impacted by cancer
Our Mission: To inspire people impacted by cancer to connect and heal through creative expression.
Your opportunity to help those impacted by cancer
Our Mission: To inspire people impacted by cancer to connect and heal through creative expression.
Up And Coming Events
Healing Garden Beautification Project | January 25, 2020
Healing Garden Beautification Project 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 everyone to...
Paint it Forward | February 21 & 22, 2020
Paint it Forward Art of Life’s Paint it Forward project is a once in a lifetime experience, exclusive for cancer survivors, to co-create beautiful works of art on canvas under the direction of a local artist. Through creative expression, your group’s canvas becomes a...
Survivor Gathering | March 21, 2020
Survivor Gathering One of the most anticipated events each year is Art of Life’s annual Survivor Gathering. Hundreds of survivors unite, regardless of diagnosis, oncologist, or place of treatment for a powerful; event that celebrates life! Survivors have the...
Art of Life Blog
Stress LESS and Boost Your Energy during the holidays
Go for a walk - Exercise or holiday shopping boosts energy after cancer treatment Breathe deep to use oxygen better - Inhale slowly through your nose and breathe from your diaphragm to increase energy throughout the day Peak your performance with a power nap - A 20...