Stewart’s Caring Place Seeking Artists and Creatives to “Flutter” In New Healing Arts Gallery Showcase
FAIRLAWN, OH (January 29, 2026) — Stewart’s Caring Place, a cancer wellness center serving over 30 counties in Ohio, is excited to announce it is hosting “Flutter,” a freeexhibition for local creatives and artists, which will be on display in its Healing Arts Gallery from March to May, 2026.
“Flutter” draws its inspiration from the butterfly in Stewart’s Caring Place’s logo, and takes its name from a gathering of butterflies in flight, and celebrates the variety of ways people find strength and inspiration on their healing journey through art.
Interested in submitting your work? The team is accepting for works of art (i.e. photographs, poems, drawings, paintings, sculptures, fiber art, and keepsakes) that tell a story. Participants do not have to be professional artists to show their work —this exhibit is open to all. Only 1 piece is allowed per artist and all artwork must be ready for display (i.e. framed, with a wire for hanging). In addition, If the art piece is for sale, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the artist unless otherwise notated. To submit a piece, visit artxlove.com/flutter.
Art x Love handles the art planning for Stewart’s Caring Place and is overseeing all submissions and curating the show. “When we did our last community art exhibit at Stewart’s Caring Place in 2023, we had more than 80 works by local artists on display,” says Allyse Love, Co-Founder of Art x Love. “The stories that each artist shared with us and the community were so powerful. We’re excited to celebrate this community and their healing journeys again this year.
Guidelines for submission:
- Submissions are due by Monday, March 2, 2026 via the online portal
- Only one submission per person (may not exceed 4 ft. in length or height)
- Work must be ready to hang or display (may not weigh more than 40 lbs.)
- Entries may include a 300-word statement about the work or artist
- Art will be displayed for 3 months
- 100 percent of the proceeds from sales will go to the artist unless otherwise notated
“We’ve seen firsthand the power of art for inspiration and healing,” says Sarah Vojtek, President & CEO of Stewart’s Caring Place. “Hundreds of individuals and families walking through our doors every month and remark how pieces in our Healing Arts Gallery resonate with them. We’re excited to bring this show back to honor the stories and people we’re so grateful to serve.”
Participants are encouraged to draft a brief statement about what their art submission means to them (i.e. relevance, memory, experience, feeling, etc.). Submissions will be reviewed by the Stewart’s Caring Place team and Art x Love, and artists will be notified of selection by March 6, 2026.
“The goal of this exhibit is to showcase and share the diverse ways that people find the strength and inspiration to heal,” says Mac Love, Co-Founder of Art x Love and curator for Stewart’s Healing Arts Gallery. “We want people who don’t think of themselves as artists to share the keepsakes and mementos that have helped them and their loved ones overcome, persevere, and find peace. This exhibit is open to everyone, and we can’t wait to see what people choose to share.”
For more information on Stewart’s Caring Place or to submit your entry, visit artxlove.com/flutter or contact Art x Love at 330-238-8588 or contact@artxlove.com with questions.
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About Stewart’s Caring Place: Stewart’s Caring Place provides cancer patients, their families and caregivers, with a relaxed and caring environment that offers supportive services and programs, from holistic care and fitness classes to support groups, nutrition consultations, art and music therapy, and a wig and beauty room—all at no charge.