Cancer Support Community and Spruill Center for the Arts Announce Partnership

The Cancer Support Community Atlanta and the Spruill Center for the Arts have announced the formalization of a unique partnership that will bring a variety of art programs to cancer patients and survivors in the Atlanta community.

When the Spruill Center for the Arts first presented a flower arranging class at CSC Atlanta in the spring of 2016, the response from participants was overwhelming. The class offered therapeutic benefits to the attendees as well as the chance to gather with others survivors. With the success of this class, the two organizations chose to develop a partnership that would allow for similar classes to take place at CSC Atlanta throughout the year.

Beginning in September, Spruill Arts Instructors will provide a variety of classes at CSC Atlanta's facility located on "Pill Hill" near Northside Hospital. Classes that are being planned currently include a Wire-Wrapped Stamped Bracelet workshop, A Scarf-Making class, and holiday-inspired classes later in the fall. Like all offerings at CSC Atlanta, classes are free of charge and available to anyone affected by cancer.

According to Clare Callahan, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator for the Spruill Center for the Arts, they are thrilled to partner with the Cancer Support Community Atlanta. "Their organization is such a valuable resource to those who are affected by cancer," Clare said. "Offering classes to their members supports our mission of bringing art into the community and we look forward to the possibilities of what our organizations can accomplish together."

The Cancer Support Community Atlanta is an affiliate of the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute and the local affiliate a national organization that is the largest provider of oncology psychosocial support in the country. Thousands of visitors attend programs at CSC Atlanta each year that include support groups, gentle exercise and stress reduction classes, educational and nutrition programs, and social events. Learn more at CSCAtlanta.org.

The Spruill Center for the Arts is one of metro Atlanta’s premier community art centers. For more than 40 years, the Spruill Center has offered visual arts classes for all ages and skill levels. The Spruill Gallery hosts rotating exhibits and features a local artist Gift Shop. Through special events and outreach programs, Spruill Arts works to provide art education and appreciation throughout the community. Learn more at spruillarts.org.