We build hope, strength and joy
for those impacted by cancer
through creative experience and a place of reflection
in the Art of Life Healing Garden
About Our Mission
We build hope, strength and joy for those impacted by cancer through creative experience and a place of reflection and renewal in the Art of Life Healing Garden.
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
Beautification Project
Jan 28th, 2023
Beautification Project Date: January 28th, 2023 Location: Healing Garden, Woodward Park (inside the Woodward Park north gate on Friant / Fort Washington) Our 3-acre garden is solely maintained by volunteers, so we’re reliant on our community to keep it looking its...
Paint It Forward Project
Feb 24th + 25th, 2023
Paint It Forward Project Date: Feb 24th + 25th, 2023 Art of Life’s Paint It Forward Project is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to co-create beautiful works of art on canvas, under the direction of a local artist. Join with other cancer survivors to share a...
Beautification Project
May 13th, 2023
Beautification Project Date: May 13th, 2023 Location: Healing Garden, Woodward Park (inside the Woodward Park north gate on Friant / Fort Washington) Our 3-acre garden is solely maintained by volunteers, so we’re reliant on our community to keep it looking its best!...
Art of Life Blog
Volunteer Spotlight – Alan Pham
Hi, I’m Alan!I'm a Fresno State Senior and served as the President of the Fresno State Art of Life Club from 2020-2021.My journey with Art of Life started in 2019 after volunteering at Paint it Forward. As someone who has experienced the impact of cancer on families,...
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Meet Our Intern – Amanda Mallory
Hi, I’m Amanda!I’m currently a Senior at Fresno State graduating with a Biology degree in hopes of pursuing a career in Optometry.I first started my journey with Art of Life back in January of 2020. I attended a Garden Beautification event and have been involved ever...