"Believing in art's curative power is as easy as believing in aspirin." -- Art therapist Johanna Russell, UC Davis Child Life Program Alex's Art Corner is an area within PBS's A Lion in the House where the artwork of children who are living with cancer can tell their story and display original artwork created by them. Alex Lougheed, a delightful little girl with expressive creative talent, is one of the children featured in the independent film documentary that follows five children and their families over five years through cancer diagnosis, treatment and into survivorship.
One year, the Cincinnati Children's Hospital chose one of Alex's cheerful drawings to be on the front of their Christmas card. All children who are living with cancer are invited to submit their artwork and personal story for inclusion into the Alex's Art Corner online gallery. If you have a child, or know a child, who is facing the challenges of cancer, give them a chance to be in the spotlight and have their art admired by many. According to the submission guidelines, all artwork should be created by children 18 years and younger. Go here for more information and instructions.
