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Artist Extraordinaire: Dana Rosenberg

Dana Rosenberg is a gifted artist whose life bursts with color and creativity – her mantra is “art keeps me alive!”

A Somers, NY resident, Dana is 84 years young, wears a homemade wreath of roses in her hair every day and is a life-long producer of beautiful art.  Dana has worked in special education, has been an art teacher and an art history professor. Her distinguished career has inspired hundreds of creative pieces; watercolors, etchings, weavings, sculpture, p

Cancer research is important to the Rosenberg family. During a 10 year period, Dana accompanied her son to Memorial Hospital for treatment approximately 50 years ago and encountered many very sick children, these sights were so powerful they’ve remained with Dana all these years. The traumatic memories are what propel this special octogenarian to give to The National Foundation for Cancer Research. Her examples of generosity and hope are priceless.

During the months of September and October 2016, Dana’s lovely work is on display and may be purchased at The Somers Library, 82 Primrose Street, Katonah, NY 10536. 100% of all sales will fund cancer research via the National Foundation for Cancer Research, Shriner’s Hospital for Children and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. “Art comes out of my heart!” says Dana.  Individuals who buy her work truly get a reward for their meaningful donation. Dana also has a poetry reading of her work at The Somers Library on October 16th.

For additional information, please call The Somers Library at 914-232-5717 or visit somerslibrary.org.

Dana reflects, “This is what I am able to do to make a difference in the lives of others and giving is important to me.This is a small way for me to help rid the world of cancer.”

NFCR salutes Dana Rosenberg’s beautiful spirit. Using her gifts as a local artist, Dana is making a difference in world-wide cancer care and research for a cure!