St. Jude features
Patient Art
At St. Jude, art therapy is used to reduce stress or anxiety, explore complex feelings, manage side effects and improve quality of life.
Explore our patients and the power of art.
Background artwork by St. Jude patient Lilly
St. Jude patient Lilly
Lilly
Lilly underwent months of chemotherapy at St. Jude for acute myeloid leukemia, during which time she became interested in art. Today she is a creative teenager who continues to make art and enjoys theater.
The power of #StJudeArt
You can never underestimate the emotional power of art, especially when the masterpiece is created by a child with cancer or another life-threatening disease. No matter the medium, our patient art manages to reflect the full spectrum of our lifesaving mission — from the struggle of diagnosis and treatment to the joy of remission.
Patient art collection
View original artwork by our patients and survivors.
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Artwork by St. Jude patient Victoria
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Artwork by St. Jude patient Abraham
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Art by St. Jude patient Matthew
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Artwork by St. Jude patient Luna
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Art by St. Jude patient Avery
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Art by St. Jude patient Hazel
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Art by St. Jude patient Colton
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Art by St. Jude patient Jonah
How we feature patient art
Patients and survivors donate their art to St. Jude so we can feature it in creative ways.
From greeting cards to signage and merchandise, we love to share their inspirational artwork in ways everyone can enjoy.
To inspire
Inspire a child by sending a free virtual card to St. Jude patients and their families. Your e-card encourages kids as they face cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
To give
Give a gift that gives back or own your very own piece of St. Jude patient art merchandise and so much more. Visit the St. Jude Gift Shop.
To learn
Learn about life with cancer through this permanent hospital art installation called the ABC Wall of Cancer. This creative alphabet offers 26 unique St. Jude patient perspectives on living with cancer. Some are funny and some are emotional, but they all show our patient's personalities. You can see this wall in our virtual tour of the hospital and even purchase a copy of the wall in book form from the St. Jude Gift Shop.
Art was my way of escaping into my own world where I could forget about the cancer treatments.
St. Jude survivor Adrienne
Flower art by St. Jude survivor Tayde
Background art by St. Jude patient Lilly
St. Jude survivor Victoria
Victoria draws daily strength from her art and support from St. Jude.
Read Victoria's story >
St. Jude patient Avery
After being treated at St. Jude for sickle cell disease, Avery now has more energy for the things she loves to do.
Read Avery's story >
St. Jude patient Abraham
Even while undergoing treatment at St. Jude, Abraham has always been happy engaging in activities like painting and piecing together puzzles.
Read Abraham's story >
More ways to see patient art
Free coloring & activity pages
Download free printable St. Jude coloring pages and games inspired by St. Jude patient art.
Experience art coming to life
Download the St. Jude experience app which uses agumented reality to bring patient art alive in the palm of your hand.
Take a cruise
Installations inspired by St. Jude patient artwork set sail on Carnival Cruise ships.
St. Jude patient Matthew
We couldn't do it without donors like you.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—so they can focus on helping their child live.