Join us for a truly special October First Friday at the Schwitzer Gallery at Factory Arts District, where art becomes a powerful tool for healing. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, we are honored to feature the work of local artist Aimee Bruno, who intimately understands the journey of pain and illness. For Aimee, art has been a profound lifeline, guiding her through her own healing process. This exhibit offers a rare glimpse into her personal and emotional journey, expressed through pieces that explore her experiences with breast cancer, depression, and dementia.

At the heart of this exhibit lies a unique two-part community endeavor. The first invites you to create a small, magnetic art piece (2.5″) that will become part of a larger, collaborative installation. The second part provides a safe and anonymous space for sharing short, recorded testimonials. These heartfelt stories will offer a chance to speak openly about personal experiences with illness—whether your own or a loved one’s—and the creative, healing ways you’ve found to cope. We welcome stories spanning a wide range of experiences, from cancer and depression to dementia and diabetes, and beyond.

Aimee, a local artist originally from Brooklyn, NY, is a proud graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington. Come and be a part of this moving and inspiring event.