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2020 Art of Recovery:
"Coping with COVID-19"

The COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020 has altered our lives in uncountable ways, and it has changed how we will present Art of Recovery. 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 in conjunction with the Tri-County Board's Annual Meeting in October. However, because of the pandemic, the Art Gallery on Edison State Community College's campus is closed, and it is not safe to gather large groups of people together. So we are taking Art of Recovery online.

Artists who have been impacted personally, as a family member or friend, or anyone whose art reflects recovery from mental illness or addiction are invited to submit. 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 their personal journeys with recovery from mental illness and addiction, while others have been touched as family members, friends, advocates and service providers. And this year, we invite artists to show us how they have used their art in "Coping with COVID-19." Whether it is in using the creative process as a stress reliever, or to remember and honor those who have been impacted by the pandemic, COVID-19 affects artists and their subjects, as well as those in recovery and living with mental illness.

HOW TO ENTER

1. CREATE ART! Just about any medium is fine. Maybe you create art as a coping strategy in stressful times. Maybe your art depicts what it is like to be in recovery, or to have a mental illness. Maybe you are celebrating those who help others recover. They sky's the limit!

2. TAKE A PHOTO. JPEG is preferred for most items, but PDF, .txt, MP3, MPEG4, or even a link to a location online may be appropriate.

3. COMPLETE THE FORM. I need to know a few things about you so that we can properly credit the art in the exhibit. If you prefer to remain anonymous, we can accommodate that, but I still need to know who you are and how to reach you.

4. UPLOAD THE FILE. Attach your file to the form, click the acknowledgements, and then SUBMIT.

For questions, email Brad Reed, Director of Community Resource Development, or call (937) 335-7727 ext. 209.

All art will be reviewed, and inclusion in the exhibit is not guaranteed.

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