ARTS AND HEALING

Inova Schar Cancer Institute

2022 Impact Report

Hope. It epitomizes the mission of Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s Arts and Healing Program: to minimize suffering and restore well-being through patient-centered care by inspiring and encouraging all those who come through our doors through an environment that promotes healing and wellness. These programs span across all Inova Schar Cancer locations

Much like the sculpture shown here located just steps into the Schar Cancer flagship facility, hope is made possible by so many people coming together – artists, patients, caregivers and Inova team members – to support critical art programs.

Most of all, hope is made possible by our generous philanthropic partners like you who recognize the incredible role that arts inspire in soothing our spirits and healing our minds and bodies.

Cancer is a difficult journey. Being able to find a way to express emotions and bask in the beauty of art is a welcome refuge at a time of great uncertainty. As you read your impact report, you will hear from several patients, families and Inova Team Members who’ve found hope through this program at a time when they needed it most.

Working with locally renowned sculptor Jeff Hall, this sculpture was created using the 140 pieces of original art by patients, caregivers, staff and artists working with the Artist-inResidence Program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. The project was funded by local artist and philanthropist, Diane Canney.

Thanks to you, we're reaching more patients and team members than ever before: