Promises of the Program
“Can we transform these calamities into assets, sources of growth and comfort to ourselves and those about us?” —Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p. 113
The Recovery Art Collective was born out of a desire to help our clients and others in recovery flex their creative muscles and grow spiritually.
Multiple staff members utilize art as a means of expression, and we believe that so many could benefit from this program in the same way. Because, after all, finding new ways to express ourselves spiritually is one of the many things we’re doing in our programs!
The Recovery Art Collective is a community-based, non-clinical art program that is all-inclusive, open to any adults who want to embrace their creativity and can be facilitated by anyone. So, if you have an innovative idea, we’d love to hear it!
How It Started
During Covid-19, we had to alter our vision of our annual fundraiser and take it virtual. Art of Recovery was created and has since become an in-person gala. (You can find out more about Art of Recovery on our events page!) It was the first time Solutions had introduced anything art-related into our organization. Since then, inviting clients to participate in something artistic during their stay has become more and more common. Art has become a part of our vision, and we have seen remarkable things happen!
Goals
- To be beneficial and available to all
- To enable participants to release tensions through self-expression
- To help others embrace playfulness and the life-affirming pleasures of creativity
- To use our campus as the community’s canvas
- To invite local artists to participate (and maybe facilitate!)
- To raise awareness of our mission and vision
Structure
- Board meetings every 2nd Thursday of each month from 12 – 1 pm. Email Leslie at leslie@sontx.org to sign up.
- Scheduled art days with Solutions’ clients and the community (must be 18+)
- Supplies and materials provided
- Guided by a fellow creative (mediums change per event)
- Volunteers will help set up, tear down, and take part in the event