back of April Sampson Cancer Center overlooking bridge into Garden of Hope and Healing

April's Art and Garden Festival

Celebrating Creativity, Cultivating Hope

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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

  • Mark Stavas, MD
    1:30 p.m.

    Healing Arts Presentation
    Mark Stavas, MD

  • Aaron Holz
    2 p.m.

    Artist Talk
    Aaron Holz

  • Lori Thomas
    2:15 p.m.

    Artist Talk
    Lori J. Thomas

  • Francisco Souto
    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.

Sampson Construction logo
photo of April Sampson with a flower
Lincoln Arts Council logo

Special thanks to the Lincoln Arts Council.

Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605.

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Hosted by Bryan Foundation and Cancer Partners of Nebraska