Area artists have collaborated with the Courage Unmasked program and The Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center to raise money and awareness for head- and neck-cancer patients. Artists begin with the radiation masks worn by the patients, and upon them create original works of art, to be displayed and auctioned in order to raise funds for the patients.

Murfreesboro artist Diane Stockard is one of many Tennessee artists who volunteered to transform a plain plastic radiation mask into a unique masterpiece to help the organization raise money for Middle Tennessee cancer patients and their families.

The “art masks” will be displayed at various venues and galleries in the area, including an Aug. 7 event at Miller Piano Gallery in Franklin, and the project concludes with an auction and fundraising event at Oz in Nashville, on Saturday, Sept. 27.

For more information on Courage Unmasked Tennessee, visit courageunmaskedtn.org.