2026 Art of Recovery: Renewal
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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 Renewal is literally the process of "making new" - not merely a new start, but a chance for change. Nature has its seasons, and people need chances to re-make themselves. Persons living with mental illness or addictions often feel like nothing can or will change. By focusing on renewal, we can find those opportunities to see the world in a new light, and remake our place in it. Art does not need to reflect the theme. It is offered as a creative prompt for those looking for inspiration. VIEW IMAGES OF THE 2025 GALLERY EXHIBIT Art of Recovery 2026:
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"Break," Shelly Rohr, New Bremen, 2025 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 2026.
Artist’s Statement "Art has always been a part of my life. From a young age, I felt drawn to creating-art class was my favorite place to be. But like many, I drifted from it as life took over. "In 2022, I lost my son to mental health struggles. In the midst of grief, I returned to art as a way to cope, to heal, and to find myself again. Picking up a paintbrush became my saving grace. "I work primarily on heavy-textured canvas, using acrylics, alcohol inks, and epoxy. I'm drawn to bold textures and vibrant colors, experimenting with new techniques that let emotion lead the process "As I approach retirement, I'm embracing this next chapter, where I can fully dive into creating, exploring, and expressing through art." -- Shelly Rohr |
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