Saturday, April 18 | 1-4 p.m.
April Sampson Cancer Center | 4101 Tiger Lily Road, Lincoln (map)
Eat • Shop • Bid • Create
Celebrate spring in the Garden of Hope and Healing (outdoors, weather permitting) with an afternoon of art, creativity and community connection. Discover one-of-a-kind art from local artists, enjoy hands-on creative experiences, inspiring talks, great food and a silent online auction — all supporting the Healing Arts and Connections fund at the April Sampson Cancer Center.
Event Schedule
1-4 p.m. – Open House
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1:30 p.m.
Healing Arts Presentation
Mark Stavas, MD
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2 p.m.
Artist Talk
Aaron Holz
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2:15 p.m.
Artist Talk
Lori J. Thomas
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2:30 p.m.
Artist Talk
Francisco Souto
Food & Refreshments
- Hosted hors d’oeuvres and refreshments included with entry
- Additional dessert available for purchase from gelato cart
Featured Experiences
- Bid on curated art in our online silent auction – must create a 32Auctions account to place bids
- Create your own flower bouquet – Of the Earth Florals (additional charge)
- Paint a take‑home canvas (additional charge)
- Shop the Artist Marketplace featuring local and regional artists
- Fly fishing demo with Cornhusker Fly Fishers
Shop these Artist Marketplace Booths
- Brooke Dlougy
- Craig Imig Creations Art
- De-Extinct
- H’art & Oil (Stained glass)
- Hey May Photo
- Julia Noyes Art
- Lori L Heine Watercolor Artist
- MBowls
- MeLAnn Creative Designs
- Mimi's Knit Corner
- Of the Earth Florals
- Pam Whisenhunt Photography
- Patrick Gauthier
- Rockspired Art By Pam King
- Schroeder Fine Art
- SLC Creations
- Taylor Powell
- Village Woodworking & the Chosen Craftsman
Presented by Sampson Construction
Honoring the life of April Sampson and her love of creativity, beauty and community.

Special thanks to the Lincoln Arts Council.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605.
Purchase Tickets
Hosted by Bryan Foundation and Cancer Partners of Nebraska