Solo Arts Heal featuring Kelly Spillman on August 28th, 2024
AnCan and The Marsh (well-renowned, long-established theater company with a large following in the Bay Area and venues in San Francisco and Oakland) collaborate every 4th Wednesday of the month for Solo Arts Heal.
Kelly Spillman is a psychology professor, stand-up comedian, and storyteller based in Los Angeles. Kelly has performed at The Comedy Store, The Improv, and many comedy festivals around the country.
Solo Arts Heal featuring John W. Maxwell on August 27, 2025
AnCan and The Marsh (well-renowned, long-established theater company with a large following in the Bay Area and venues in San Francisco and Oakland) collaborate every 4th Wednesday of the month for Solo Arts Heal.
John is a husband, father, mentor, coach, teacher, and listener. He is fascinated by psychology, human behavior, mathematics, sports, and music. In this performance, John will be sharing excerpts from his book, Hammering Nails.
Solo Arts Heal featuring John Bartlett on April 23, 2025
AnCan and The Marsh (well-renowned, long-established theater company with a large following in the Bay Area and venues in San Francisco and Oakland) collaborate every 4th Wednesday of the month for Solo Arts Heal.
Please join us in welcoming John Bartlett as he shares his experiences as a fashion designer, pet lover & rescuer, and educator. John will talk to us about the power of giving back to help people heal.
Solo Arts Heal featuring Andrew the Goldendoodle on March 26th, 2025
AnCan and The Marsh (well-renowned, long-established theater company with a large following in the Bay Area and venues in San Francisco and Oakland) collaborate every 4th Wednesday of the month for Solo Arts Heal.
Andrew and his human companion, Mark, will explore the healing power of pet partnerships. Their bond has become a catalyst for growth in their community. Join them as they show how furry love makes the world better!
Solo Arts Heal featuring Regina Gordon on January 22, 2025
AnCan and The Marsh (well-renowned, long-established theater company with a large following in the Bay Area and venues in San Francisco and Oakland) collaborate every 4th Wednesday of the month for Solo Arts Heal.
Regina will present a selection of her original creations and poetry, including ‘The Journey of the Purple Snowflake’, a piece inspired by her experience with sarcoidosis. She will join Rick Davis in a discussion exploring how writing and community can foster hope and healing.
Solo Arts Heal featuring Jose Picayo on February 26th, 2025
AnCan and The Marsh (well-renowned, long-established theater company with a large following in the Bay Area and venues in San Francisco and Oakland) collaborate every 4th Wednesday of the month for Solo Arts Heal.
Join us for an intimate conversation with José, who will share his story of living with prostate cancer, offer insights gleaned from his time working in hospitals, and demonstrate his passion for weaving by teaching AnCan’s Hannah Garrison live.
José Picayo is a Cuban-born, New York City-based artist working in both photography and textiles. He graduated with a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his work in NYC as a photographer in the 1980’s. His work has been featured in magazines and advertising campaigns worldwide. He has had many solo photography exhibits and has contributed to several group shows in NYC. In 2016, he had a retrospective exhibiting 25 years of his Polaroid work at the Erie Art Museum, which was also featured in NYC. José has taught both photography and weaving in New York. In the past several years, he has focused more on textiles and has had this work included in several group
shows. José is currently working on an upcoming photography exhibition titled “A Walk in the Woods”. José teaches weaving at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, the National Council of Jewish Women in Manhattan, and at NYP Methodist Hospital’s Art for Healing program.
