Discover the Power of Creativity in the Face of Adversity
The Art of Surviving is more than just an art competition—it’s a celebration of resilience, courage, and the human spirit.
About Us
Founded by the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, Art of Surviving provides a platform for brain tumor patients, survivors, caregivers, and family members to express themselves through art, share their stories, and raise awareness. Whether you're a seasoned artist or exploring creativity for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate.
How It Works
Each year during Brain Tumor Awareness Month in May, we invite submissions from around the globe. Artists can submit paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, or mixed media that reflect their journey and experiences with brain tumors.
This year, winners will be determined by a combination of scores from professional jurors and community votes. Each vote, costing $1, not only supports the artists but also helps fund critical programs for brain tumor survivors and their families.
Get Involved
Are you an artist ready to share your story? Or passionate about supporting the brain tumor community? There are many ways to take part—submit your artwork, spread the word, or cast your vote to make a difference.
Join Us
Explore inspiring artwork from previous years, learn about our mission, and see how you can contribute. Together, let’s celebrate resilience, creativity, and the Art of Surviving.
Participant GroupsBrain Tumor Survivor / Child 0-12, Youth 12-18, Adult 18+
Sibling / Child 0-12, Youth 12-18, Adult 18+
Caregiver
Supporter
Categories
Eligibility
The Art of Surviving welcomes submissions from all patients and survivors of brain tumors, with a requirement to specify the tumor type upon submission. Additionally, caregivers of survivors of brain tumors and their immediate family members, including parents and siblings, are encouraged to participate. This year, we're thrilled to introduce the Supporters category, inviting everyone to showcase their original artwork completed within the last year.
Support and Empower Artists with Your Votes!
Step into the judge's seat and explore our vibrant gallery of artwork. Your voice matters—vote for your favorite pieces and artists to support their creativity and talent. Each vote you cast makes a real difference, contributing $1 towards our program's future endeavors. With a minimum donation of $10 for 10 votes, you have the power to amplify the impact of your support. Choose to allocate your votes to a single entry or save them in your personal vote bank to distribute among other deserving artists. Every dollar raised directly fuels our mission, ensuring continued opportunities for artists within the brain tumor community. And that's not all—artists who secure the most votes in each age group will be honored with the prestigious People's Choice Award and prizes! Let your votes shape the future of artistic expression and empowerment.
All proceeds benefit the programs of the Raymond A. Wood Foundation whose mission is to drive research and advocate for treatment outcomes to improve quality of life for hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumor survivors.
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The Raymond A Wood Foundation (EIN 81-4548646 ) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The portion of your gift that exceeds the Fair Market Value is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. No goods or services were exchanged for the tax-deductible portion of your gift. Please contact your tax advisor for details.
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