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SUMMARY:Brandon Fellowship Alumni Show\,  In collaboration with the Greenville Center for the Arts:  Nick Burns and Faith Hudgens
DESCRIPTION:A Celebratory Exhibition Supporting the Neighborhood Cancer Connection \nExhibition Dates: June – Aug. 31\, 2026 \nIn its latest showcase of the healing power of art\, The Neighborhood Cancer Connection is honored to present the “Brandon Fellowship Alumni Show\, in collaboration with the Greenville Center for the Arts” in its Gallery II. This vibrant yet deeply meaningful exhibition features paintings by Greenville natives Nick Burns and Faith Hudgens that explore hope\, resilience\, and the human experience. \nBoth Burns’ and Hudgens’ artistic successes are rooted the Brandon Fellowship\, a 12-month program launched in 2015 during the opening of the Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA). Named in honor of the historic Brandon Mill\, this highly selective fellowship— it accepts only three artists a year—embodies GCCA’s core mission to foster artistic talent and professional success. \nTheir exhibition continues the Neighborhood Cancer Connection’s mission of exhibiting uplifting original artwork meant to create a comforting environment for patients and their families. Each piece is intended to provide a moment of reflection and encouragement to face the challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. \nCreated with a combination of spray paint\, mixed media\, and contemporary techniques\, the three displayed pieces from Burns’ Avian Series explore hope through the symbolism of birds. These historically powerful symbols of freedom\, resilience\, wisdom\, renewal\, and the ability to rise above adversity reflect the cancer patients and caregivers NCC supports. Measuring 81-inches long\, Hudgens’ painting\, entitled “Peace of Mind\,” was created during what she described as “one of the most transformative and emotional seasons of my life: while my grandmother was transitioning during her battle with leukemia.” The piece not only is a tribute to her grandmother but also is a message of comfort to those facing cancer\, those who are caregivers\, and those facing grief\, recovery\, or any season of uncertainty. \nAbout the Artists \nNick Burns\, who creates under the alias Ninja Picasso\, is known for his murals around Greenville\, including one titled “Seen | Heard | Valued” at the Triune Mercy Center. Spanning 47 feet\, it depicts eight stories of hope from individuals who have experienced homelessness. Both his large-scale and live paintings bridge the gap between sophisticated street art and community storytelling. Each is created with Burns’ unique creative philosophy of focusing on the art rather than the artist\, while seeking to highlight the unnoticed narratives of the people around him. \nFaith Hudgens is a self-taught artist\, award-winning tattoo artist\, creative entrepreneur\, and muralist. In 2024\, she collaborated with Brandon Fellowship alumni RaAmen Stallings and Orlando Corona to create a mural at The Commons\, Unity Park’s food hall\, celebrating Greenville-native and Grammy- and Academy-Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson. Through color\, texture\, and symbolism\, her bold artwork – often rendered in oil and acrylic paint on large-scale canvases – tells stories that reflect the complexity of the human experience\, especially the moments of strength found in vulnerability. \nThe Brandon Fellowship exhibition builds on The Color of Hope: Where Nature Dances\, featuring colorful nature-inspired paintings by award-winning artists Allison Ford and Caroline Calder\, on display in “the art gallery at NCC” through Sept. 4. \nA portion of all proceeds from both exhibitions will benefit The Neighborhood Cancer Connection\, a nonprofit organization based in Greenville\, S.C. Founded in 1965\, it is dedicated to supporting individuals and families navigating cancer. Through direct financial assistance\, emotional support\, and community-centered initiatives\, NCC addresses both the practical and human dimensions of care. \nThe galleries are open to the public during NCC’s business hours: Mondays to Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (the office is closed daily for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/brandon-fellowship-alumni-show-in-collaboration-with-the-greenville-center-for-the-arts-nick-burns-and-faith-hudgens/
LOCATION:Neighborhood Cancer Connection\, 113 Mills Ave\, Greenville\, 29605
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Meet Neighborhood Cancer Connection Artists at Ballard Designs Greenville
DESCRIPTION:Meet the exhibiting artists of the Neighborhood Cancer Connection’s art gallery in a unique event at Ballard Designs Greenville. See beautiful samples of Allison Ford and Caroline Calder’s artwork\, learn about their efforts to help the NCC and how you may help as well. Special in-store event.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/meet-neighborhood-cancer-connection-artists-at-ballard-designs-greenville/
LOCATION:Ballard Designs Greenville\, 660 S\, Main St\, Greenville\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Calder + Ford Exhibition Extended at the Neighborhood Cancer Connection
DESCRIPTION:Artists Allison Ford and Caroline Calder have extended their exhibition benefiting the Neighborhood Cancer Connection through September 5th. Come see their vibrant\, beautiful work at the NCC’s art gallery and learn how you may support both our talented local artists and the important work of the NCC. \nNeighborhood Cancer Connection\n113 Mills Ave\nGreenville\, SC 29601 \n864-232-7311\nInfo@nccgreenville.org \nM-TH 8am – 4:30pm\nFriday 8am – 12:30pm\nClosed daily for lunch 12:30 – 1:30pm
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/calder-ford-exhibition-extended-at-the-neighborhood-cancer-connection/
LOCATION:Neighborhood Cancer Connection\, 113 Mills Ave\, Greenville\, 29605
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Allison Ford and Caroline Calder Present  “The Color of Hope: Where Nature Dances”  | A Celebratory Exhibition Supporting the Neighborhood Cancer Connection
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nThe Neighborhood Cancer Connection’s art gallery – “the art gallery at NCC” – is honored to present The Color of Hope: Where Nature Dances\, a vibrant and uplifting exhibition featuring the work of Greenville-based artists Allison Ford and Caroline Calder. Their paintings celebrate the restorative power of the natural world and capture nature in motion—where color\, light\, and form evoke the rhythms of renewal\, growth\, and resilience. \nThe exhibition reflects the organization’s mission of support and healing. Just as nature continually renews itself\, the paintings within this show remind us that hope often appears in quiet but powerful ways—in color\, movement\, and the beauty that surrounds us. \nAt its heart\, The Color of Hope reflects the mission of Neighborhood Cancer Connection: to support individuals and families navigating cancer with compassion\, strength\, and community. The exhibition is an invitation to experience beauty\, connection\, and renewal through art. \nAbout the Artists\nAllison Ford is a lawyer and abstract/collage artist from Greenville\, South Carolina.  Her work is inspired by her children\, her faith\, bright colors and the sky\, and organic shapes. She tends to paint her feelings and gravitates toward bold colors\, incorporating many textures\, depth\, and layers. She works frequently with interior designers and families alike\, and her work can be found in commercial spaces\, retail locations\, and beautiful homes throughout the Southeast and the United States. \nCaroline Calder\, a Greenville-based artist\, brings a contemplative and expressive voice to the exhibition. Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media\, Calder explores color\, texture\, and pattern through an intuitive process that reflects both the natural world and the inner landscape of the human experience.\nHer work invites viewers into a space of reflection and hope—encouraging a sense of possibility and forward movement. Calder’s work has been exhibited at Centre Stage\, Fork & Plough\, Thornback Gallery\, and the Indie Craft Parade Mini Market\, as well as in juried exhibitions across the Upstate. She is the recipient of multiple awards\, including honors from the Metropolitan Arts Council\, Camperdown Art Walk\, and Anderson Arts Center\, and was a finalist and People’s Choice Award winner in the BMW Pro-Am Poster Contest. \nArt with Purpose\nA portion of all proceeds from the exhibition will benefit the nonprofit Neighborhood Cancer Connection\, directly supporting local individuals and families impacted by cancer. Through direct financial assistance\, emotional support\, and community-centered initiatives\, NCC addresses both the practical and human dimensions of care. \n“the art gallery @ NCC” is open to the public during the NCC’s regular business hours: Mon – Thurs. 8-4:30 | Fri 8-12:30 | Closed 12:30-1:30.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/allison-ford-and-caroline-calder-present-the-color-of-hope-where-nature-dances-a-celebratory-exhibition-supporting-the-neighborhood-cancer-connection/
LOCATION:the art gallery @ NCC\, Neighborhood Cancer Connection\, 113 Mills Ave\, Greenville\, 29605
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Laurie Buck: The Light Breaks Through
DESCRIPTION:“the art gallery @ NCC” presents Greenville’s own Laurie Buck with her collection “The Light Breaks Through”: an exhibition benefitting the Neighborhood Cancer Connection (NCC)\, a Greenville-based nonprofit providing free practical\, emotional\, and educational support to individuals and families facing cancer. \nWhen you purchase a piece from this collection\, a portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to NCC\, allowing you to collect original artwork while supporting meaningful work in our community. \n“My work often examines light: how it returns fresh each morning\, a symbol of hope and possibility\, and moves through the world with quiet persistence. In this body of work\, light is both subject and structure\, expressed through floral and purely abstract compositions. I’m always drawn to the idea that beauty can emerge even in chaos and difficulty both in art and in life. Sharing this exhibition at the Neighborhood Cancer Connection feels especially meaningful\, as their work reflects this same belief that light\, beauty\, and compassion can break through bringing hope even in the most difficult seasons.” – Laurie Buck\, 2026 \nhttps://artgalleryatncc.my.canva.site/\nHttps://www.NCCgreenville.org\nhttps://lauriebuckstudio.com/cancerbenefitcollection
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/laurie-buck-the-light-breaks-through/
LOCATION:the art gallery @ NCC\, Neighborhood Cancer Connection\, 113 Mills Ave\, Greenville\, 29605
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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