2025 Art of Recovery: Courage
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The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services presents its Annual Art of Recovery exhibition of paintings, drawings, photography, poetry and music from our local mental health and recovery system. The art is displayed at the Vaccaro-Myers Art Gallery on Edison State Community College's Piqua campus in September and at the Tri-County Board's Administration & Training Center, 1280 N. County Road 25A, Troy, in October.
Many use their art to express their personal journeys with recovery from mental illness and addiction, while others have been touched as family members, friends, advocates and service providers. About the Theme Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is the strength to carry on in the face of fear, uncertainty or adversity. We are living in a time when many people feel fearful, when uncertainty seems to be the norm. Persons living with mental illness or addictions feel these pressures constantly. By focusing on courage, we can help ourselves and others summon the inner strength to persevere and to overcome adversity, uncertainty and fear. Art does not have to reflect the theme. It is offered as a creative prompt for those looking for inspiration. VIEW IMAGES OF THE 2024 GALLERY EXHIBIT Art of Recovery 2025:
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"Mirror," Jo'Elle Boroff, Sidney, 2024 Directors' Award
Mixed-Media Work Receives Directors' AwardThe Directors' Award is selected by the Directors of the Tri-County Board from the Art of Recovery entries, and is selected as the work best exemplifying recovery. It will be featured in the promotional materials for Art of Recovery 2025.
Artist’s Statement "This painting portrays the inner demons of the mind that once haunted me. Words that shattered me, convincing me I was a monster, causing me to lose myself. However, within this artwork, you witness a journey towards reconciling with these demons and embracing words of strength. It's about summoning the bravery to confront the reflection within." -- Jo'Elle Boroff |
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