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Tri-County Board of Recovery & Mental Health
Artists sought for
Art of Recovery gallery exhibit and showcase
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services is seeking
entries from local artists for its annual Art of Recovery showcase, as
well as a first-time juried gallery exhibit to be displayed in the Art
Gallery at Edison Community College in Piqua throughout the month of
October.
Artists who have been affected personally, through a family member or
friend, or anyone whose art reflects recovery from mental illness or
addiction are invited to participate. Artists display works ranging
from painting and drawing to sculpture, mixed media, crafts,
photography and poetry. Artists typically reside in Darke, Miami and
Shelby counties, although submissions from other counties are sometimes
received. Many use their art to express personal journeys with recovery
from mental illness and addiction, while others have been touched as
family members, friends, advocates and service providers.
For the first time, select Art of Recovery works will be displayed in
the Myers-Vacarro Gallery, East Hall, Edison Community College, Piqua,
for the month of October. To be considered for the juried exhibit,
artwork (photos of large pieces are acceptable) must be submitted to
the Tri-County Board by September 14. Artists must submit an entry form
for each piece to be considered. An artist's statement must accompany
each piece describing how the piece represents wellness, mental health
or addiction recovery. Pieces may be representational or metaphorical,
and do not need to be biographical in nature. All pieces selected for
the Gallery Exhibit must be made available for display from October 5
through October 30.
“We are very excited that we are able to partner with Edison Community
College for the October gallery exhibit,” said Brad Reed, Director of
Community Resource Development for the Tri-County Board. “In past years
we’ve had the showcase just for the one night in conjunction with the
Board’s annual meeting. We have had some really beautiful and
thought-provoking pieces and it seemed unfortunate that we were able to
display them for just a few hours. [Edison Associate Professor of Fine
Art] Greg Clem was kind enough to fit us into the schedule of gallery
exhibits around our traditional October showcase date.”
Reed said that artworks submitted for the gallery exhibit will be
juried and selected works will be on display for the month. Some of the
pieces, with the artists’ permission, may be sent to smaller traveling
exhibits at locations throughout Darke, Miami and Shelby counties for
several months. “It’s a great way to share the amazing artwork to a
broader audience, and to promote the message of recovery and overcoming
challenges of mental illness and addiction.”
For consideration for the juried gallery exhibit, artwork and an
accompanying submission form must be received by the Tri-County Board
no later than September 14. The form and additional details are
available at the Tri-County Board’s website, tcbmds.org/art.
To be displayed in the open Showcase Wednesday, October 21, artwork and
submission forms must be received by October 12.
Art may be in any medium, including but not limited to painting,
drawing, photography, sculpture, needlework, crafts, instrumental
music, poetry and mixed media. Artists may submit more than one piece
for submission, and may elect to remain anonymous at the showcase.
There is no fee to enter, and no prizes are awarded. For the gallery
exhibit, three ribbons will be awarded. Best in Show will be determined
by the judges, People’s Choice will be awarded based on popular vote,
and the Director’s Award will be selected by Tri-County Board staff for
the piece that best exemplifies wellness and recovery.
The Art of Recovery showcase aims to increase public awareness of
mental illness and addiction issues in an effort to fight the stigma
that so often accompanies these diseases.
The Showcase and reception will be open to the public Wednesday,
October 21 from 5:30 – 7:00PM in the Art Gallery and adjacent lounge at
Edison Community College in Piqua. A brief award presentation will also
take place.
For more information, visit the Tri-County Board’s website or contact
Reed at ReedB@tcbmds.org or 937-335-7727 ext 209.
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