Prospective Picassos and Warhol wannabes create art at Tulane hospitals

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WHAT: Budding artists put brush to canvas as part of PaintFest America, an event for patients, families and staff of hospitals and cancer centers around the country. Participants will paint pre-designed murals, which will be displayed in different areas of the hospital and cancer center. There will also be refreshments, music and other art activities.

WHERE: Tulane Lakeside Hospital cafeteria, 4700 S I-10 Service Rd E, Metairie
               Tulane Cancer Center, 150 S Liberty Street, New Orleans 

WHEN: Tulane Lakeside Hospital, Sat. July 16, 10 a.m. - noon
             Tulane Cancer Center, Tues. July 19 and Wed. July 20, 10 a.m. - noon

MORE: The event is hosted by the Foundation for Hospital Art in partnership with Tulane Arts in Medicine. All patients, family and staff are invited to attend and no previous skills are required to paint.

CONTACT:  R.S.V.P. Julie Connelly at (504) 780-6830