Petersburg Area Art League Hosted Artwork from Svetlana Sevostyanchik

Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/22/2019 -- For the first time in history, artwork from celebrated Ukrainian artist Svetlana Sevostyanchik was available for viewing in the United States at The Petersburg Area Art League in Petersburg, Virginia.

During June, the public was invited to the Art League to view the paintings from Sevostyanchik, which the Academy of Arts of Ukraine depicts as "emotional expressionism." The art, from the private collection of Richmond resident Christopher Nightingale, was displayed in the upstairs Members Gallery. Also, during the exhibition select paintings were available for purchase.

"This event was not only the first time my paintings were shown in the United States of America, but my first trip to the country as well," said Sevostyanchik. "I am so grateful for this opportunity and could not be more proud to have my art displayed in such a well-respected institution."

The Kiev-born Sevostyanchik is noted as among the greatest artists from Ukraine, successfully completing eight international exhibitions. Her artwork focuses on subjects ranging from everyday life to folklore, mythology, and history.

"I have long been a collector of Svetlana's paintings, and when I learned she had the chance to exhibit her work right here in Virginia, I knew the Art League would be the perfect spot," said Nightingale.

The opening night of the exhibition took place during the Art League's Friday for the Arts program with a special "Meet and Greet" opportunity with the artist on Friday, June 14.

Prior to the Exhibition Opening, Nightingale and Sevostyanchik presented to Peterburg's Mayor a piece of her artwork for the City of Petersburg to display in the City Hall.

"As one of Ukraine's most celebrated artists, Svetlana Sevostyanchik never gave up on her childhood dream to paint, and by having this exhibit at the Art League, we hope it will also inspire visitors to pursue what they are most passion about," said Dr. Cynthia Owens Richardson, President of the Petersburg Area Art Council.

"We are so honored for our community to be able to experience such a cultural icon right in our own backyard and cannot thank the Petersburg Area Art League and Christopher Nightingale enough for bringing this exhibit to life," said Petersburg Mayor Samuel Parham.

Friday for the Arts is Peterburg's exciting monthly celebration of the arts programs with 20 + venues sharing the celebration of art and music across many blocks in the city. The cultural program is held monthly from June through September in historic downtown Petersburg and is designed to empower the community through art and culture. The June celebration began with the opening of monthly art exhibitions in the Art League and with lively musical performances during the "Music in the Art Park" concerts. This was the first time in the League's history that an artist from the Ukraine was featured.

The Petersburg Area Art League is located at 7 East Old Street in Petersburg, Virginia. To view more information on the artist and see a schedule of events, visit www.paalart.org or call (804) 861-4611.

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Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/02/2015 -- According to the American Cancer Society, in 2015 it is estimated that 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women and men. Excluding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer for women which means that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. The Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Summit recently took place to address these statistics and to open dialogue with cancer experts. The annual event is hosted by Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC as a free community service program and focuses on patient education, providing an overview of the latest developments in detection, treatment and reconstruction.

Hundreds of guests attended this year's program which was hosted by Kristin Thorne, WABC-TV Eyewitness News Correspondent. Jennifer Griffin, National Security Correspondent for Fox News Channel and breast cancer survivor, served as keynote speaker and presented a touching speech titled "Entering the Cancer War Zone." "Fighting breast cancer is as much psychological as it is a physical fight. And the one thing I learned is that feeling beautiful through that process is very important and may even affect the outcome of the treatment," explained Griffin. For her efforts in the fight against cancer, Griffin received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the LI Breast Cancer Summit.

The Breast Cancer Summit was created to assist those diagnosed with breast cancer, to bring together community and resources, and offer knowledge and support. The event attracts hundreds of attendees, including cancer experts, researchers, doctors, nurses, breast cancer survivors, and advocacy groups. The program covers such topics as innovative breast cancer treatment, the latest cancer research updates and care, and progress achieved in the fight against cancer. The program was live-streamed for those who may not be well enough to attend the program in person.

"It's important to the practice to do our part and educate the community. We bring together patients, support groups, and medical professionals, and provide a public forum for learning and networking," explains Roger L. Simpson, MD, FACS, president of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group.

In 2009 Griffin received the news which would change her life and become the biggest battle she would ever fight. She was diagnosed with stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. After 17 rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and radiation treatments, she was declared in remission. She is a strong advocate for breast cancer awareness.

"Since my return to work after cancer, I have thrown myself into working with wounded warriors, especially amputees and those suffering from post-traumatic stress - perhaps we share a bit of common ground - scars inside and out....I may look fully healed but there are triggers that take me back to that traumatic time. Programs such as this Breast Cancer Summit are vitally important resources for those touched by this disease so we can learn what resources exist and how we can access them," said Griffin. "I am honored to be a part of such an important event that attracts leading experts who share insight and information with the public."

About Jennifer Griffin
Griffin joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in October 1999 as a Jerusalem-based correspondent. Since 2007 Griffin has reported daily from the Pentagon where she questions senior military leaders, travels to war zones with the Joint Chiefs and Secretaries of Defense, and reports on all aspects of the military.

To see a replay of this year's event, as well as an archive of past summits, visit http://www.BreastCancerSummit.com.

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