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Art of Recovery Goes Virtual, Explores Mental Health Amid Pandemic
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services is seeking
entries from local artists for its annual Art of Recovery exhibit, this
year to be displayed virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 welcomed.
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. This year’s special
theme is “Coping with COVID-19.” Artists are invited to display works
that reflect their experiences during the pandemic, but are not
required to.
Tri-County Board Executive Director Terri Becker said, “Art of Recovery
has been one of our showcase events in recent years, where we get a
chance to see how local artists and individuals express their
interpretations of mental illness, wellness, and recovery.
Unfortunately, the gathering restrictions due to COVID-19 make our
traditional gallery exhibit impossible, so we are taking the Art of
Recovery exhibit online.”
Artists can find the submission form and additional details at the
Tri-County Board’s website, tcbmds.org/art. Artists will upload photos
of their work along with descriptions. Tri-County Board staff will then
add the photos of the art to an online gallery that will be linked to
the Board’s website and social media accounts. The artwork will be
displayed online indefinitely.
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 certificates will be awarded. Best in Show will be
determined by the judges based on artistic merit, People’s Choice will
be awarded based on popular vote, and the Director’s Choice 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.
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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