Healing arts play a pivotal role in the therapeutic landscape of the April Sampson Cancer Center, offering more than just aesthetic appeal. The center features carefully selected art throughout the building, including art alcoves in patient spaces.
Art has the transformative power to create moments of awakening – instances where individuals transcend their immediate circumstances and connect with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. In the oncology setting, these moments of illumination can be therapeutic in nature; providing patients with new perspectives, renewed hope and a strengthened resolve to face the challenges ahead.
— Mark Stavas, MD, radiation oncologist and palliative care provider, Cancer Partners of Nebraska
Patients, families and providers can find solace in these healing arts, enhancing the overall well-being of those touched by cancer. By creating an environment that nurtures the spirit, the April Sampson Cancer Center is a space that offers a more comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care.
In addition to visual art, there are a variety of supportive programs as part of the Healing Arts and Connections programs. These include free, therapeutic experiences that promote healing and well-being. Learn more about these programs here.
The Bryan Foundation is grateful to donors who made this possible. If you would like to contribute to the Healing Arts at April Sampson Cancer Center, please make a gift to the Healing Arts and Connections fund online or contact the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605.
About the Artists
Souto Among 16 Artists Creating Healing Art for Cancer Center
With careful certainty, Francisco Souto is creating special artwork for the April Sampson Cancer Center. It’s taken only about a year to finish Poetics of Recognition #7, although its theme was decades in the making.
Read About Francisco Souto
The Artists of the April Sampson Cancer Center
Each work of art was curated specifically for the center, a majority by local artists. Learn more about some of the artists and the inspiration and stories behind the beautiful pieces they created for the space.
About the Artists
