On Tuesday, August 2, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., members of the community are cordially invited to join Western Reserve Hospital, Collide: Cuyahoga Falls and ArtsNow of Summit County at the first ever Western Reserve Hospital art showcase. Guests will enjoy the curated collection from local visual artists, live music by the Found Sounds Steelpan Duo and complimentary drinks and heavy appetizers. Guests should RSVP for this FREE event by July 26 through Eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Kathy Romito at (330) 971-7408 or kromito@westernreservehospital.org.

Western Reserve Hospital has partnered with Collide: Cuyahoga Falls and ArtsNow of Summit County to provide inspiring artwork from the local creative community. The curated collection will be displayed in Western Reserve Hospital’s oncology rooms on an eight – ten week rotation, afterwards appearing in an open exhibit in the public access community gallery area, located in one of the hospital’s main hallways.

“Chemotherapy and other infusion treatments take some time, and for patients undergoing those treatments in the oncology department, we wanted to make their experience more pleasant,” said Kathy Romito, Community Relations Manager at Western Reserve Hospital. “By housing a rotating collection of artwork, we’re able to provide these patients with not only a nice change of scenery, but also motivating, hope-inspiring pieces of art that can help them heal emotionally while they’re being treated physically.”

This partnership’s goal is to enhance the environment for the oncology patients. Exposing them to the healing power of art provides the patients with positive energy that assists in the healing process. This project will also provide local artists the opportunity to exhibit their artwork to the community.