Edison State to Display Annual Art of Recovery Exhibit

Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services Exhibit to Feature Artwork on the Theme of “New Beginnings”

The 2023 Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services’ annual Art of Recovery exhibit will be displayed in the Anne Vaccaro and David Myers Gallery at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus from September 11–28. The artwork will then be displayed at the Tri-County Board’s Administration & Training Center, located at 1280 N. County Road 25A in Troy, from October 2–20.

Entries are being accepted through Tuesday, September 5. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, poetry, and music from the local mental health and recovery system in conjunction with National Recovery Month in September and the Tri-County Board’s Annual Meeting in October.

The Art of Recovery exhibit will help showcase the grand opening and dedication of the new home of the Tri-County Board. The Artists’ Reception, awards ceremony, and dedication of the building will be held Wednesday, October 18.

The theme for the 2023 Art of Recovery exhibit is “New Beginnings,” representing the new facility as well as recovery in general. Art may depict or be inspired by the theme, including a personal perspective of new beginnings after addiction or mental health crisis, but it is not required to represent the theme.

Artists who have been impacted personally, as a family member or friend, or whose art reflects recovery from mental illness or addiction are invited to submit. Artists typically reside in Darke, Miami, and Shelby counties, although submissions from other counties are welcomed. Residents of Miami, Darke, and Shelby counties who wish to participate but need financial assistance to purchase art supplies may contact Brad Reed by emailing or calling 937.761.2443 for information.

Visit www.tcbmds.org/art for more information or an application to submit artwork. Artists may submit more than one piece, but each must have a separate entry form. Artists will be contacted with details about how, when, and where to bring the physical pieces. Inclusion in the exhibit is not guaranteed, but an online gallery will also be posted.