When I created the concept of the Breast Cancer Mermaid™, I had no idea of the magnitude of submissions we would receive nor the tremendous impact this art project would have for women with breast cancer and their loved ones. This inaugural submission received forty-four Breast Cancer Mermaid submissions from thirty-five artists. The majority of our artists were Florida residents, however, we did receive artwork from artists in the United Kingdom, Spain, and one from North Caroline. Artwork was accepted in any medium and any experience level. We received several artwork from veterans who were participating in an Occupational Therapy Workshop run by Wanda Van Harlinger. Peggy Hughes submitted a few colleagues, Catherine Crippen drew her version of a Breast Cancer Mermaid on a seashell she salvaged from the ocean during one of her dives, Dana Watson submitted digital artwork, and Roxanne Campbell provide a treasure box version. All forty-four pieces were on display during the Cinco de Mayo Weekend Health Expo.  
As for the impact the Breast Cancer Mermaid™ is having on women with breast cancer, it’s reminding them that despite the ravages of surgery or a mastectomy, they are still just as alluring sensual and beautiful as they ever were; perhaps more so now as they consciously reclaim their inner essence. 
Below are the paintings submissions of all our entries starting with our Top Three Winners and our two Honorary Mentions. These artists depicted breast cancer in its various forms and phases. We're so proud of every artist who participated. We will be opening up our submissions again June 1st for our Breast Cancer Mermaid Mural planned for October 2024. Curated by Dr. Charley Ferrer, concept creator and founder of Cancer Tamer Foundation. 
Breast Cancer Mermaid™ Art Project Winners1st Place: Joan “Johan” Casadiego2nd Place: Jordan Tygrett 3rd Place: Anne DoyleHonorary Mentions: Manjit Vohra and Agastya L. Roy

Gallery of all our Breast Cancer Mermaid Submissions 

Deadline for submissions: April 6, 2024Extended to 5:00 pm, April 15, 2024, for this Exhibition. 
Exhibition Date: Saturday -- May 4, 2024 Cinco de Mayo Weekend Health Expo Hernando Park 205 E Dade Ave, Brooksville FL 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Guidelines & Details: Original artwork only. Any artist/anywhere--at any level--can enter their artwork. Multiple entries and series drawings are accepted.   
Size: any size (paintings over 40x40 inches, please contact us.)
Medium: All mediums welcomed -- acrylic, oil, watercolor, and multi-media; photography, sculptures etc. (Photographs that are not of the individual submitting the photo must be accompanied by a signed release from the subject in photo.)Yes, mermaids in human form--with legs, hair/no hair, shells/no shells accepted. All art mediums accepted.  
Submissions that do not keep to the theme of this art project, of "a mermaid with breast Cancer," will not be displayed nor accepted.
Description Tag:  Include a 3×5 inches index card with artist name, name of painting, if any, and any comments you wish to share with viewers about your painting. Please also provide a brief bio (50 - 100 words) that we may use to highlight you on our social media. Don't forget your name. Additionally, include a second 3×5 inches index card with your contact information for our use only. 
Please add your name to the back of the painting legibly to ensure we also identify your painting. If you wish, you can tape your name and contact information to the back of your painting. 
Artist is not required to be present during exhibition; however, is welcomed to do so. Note: several additional exhibitions are already planned for 2024. 
Deadline: NOW CLOSED. Check back again June 1st -- Call for Artists for new October 2024 Exhibition.
Artist MUST: (1) Email a picture of your artwork to: gro.remaTrecnac%40ofni Subject line: Breast Cancer Mermaid™ submission 
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(2) Mail your canvas/drawing/artwork to: Cancer Tamer FoundationAttn: Dr. Charley Ferrer – BCM 7789 South Suncoast Blvd, #133Homosassa, Florida 34446  
Cancer Tamer Foundation is not responsible for any damage nor loss in transit nor at exhibitions. If you are in Hernando/Citrus County and wish to personally drop off your artwork, please email/call us for arrangements.    Canvas artwork must be mounted/stretched. All artwork should have a hard backing or frame (no glass) to ensure it can stand on its own. Artwork provided is considered a donation to Cancer Tamer Foundation. This is not the only exhibition planned. We will continue to exhibit the artwork submitted at various events we participate/host throughout the coming year. 
All artwork submitted grants Cancer Tamer Foundation the right to showcase on our website, during events, and on all marketing materials as we deem appropriate. Artwork is considered a donation to Cancer Tamer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women with breast cancer. 
Prizes:Special Prizes are planned for Top Three Breast Cancer Mermaids chosen by Cancer Tamer judges. Judges’ decisions are final. All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Copyright & Consent of use: Artist retains all copyrights. Submission is declaration and acknowledgement of original work & consent for Cancer Tamer to display the artwork as it deems appropriate without compensation. Accepted artwork may be displayed on our website, during exhibitions, and on various marketing materials. Artist agrees to donate submission painting(s) to Cancer Tamer Foundation. 
Questions:  Email us at gro.remaTrecnac%40ofni with any questions or for more information. You can also call our office at 718-916-4124 from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm with questions.