UPCOMING PROGRAMS
ONLINE EXHIBITION COMING SOON
ONLINE EXHIBITION COMING SOON
December 2024
Transformation Project
Exhibition
The NOpiates Committee, Arts Letters & Numbers, Sand Lake Center for the Arts, the Rensselaer County Mental Health-Student Assistance Program
The Transformation Project aims to promote awareness, support, hope, and recovery in response to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and its impact on individuals, families, and communities, fostering healing through artistic expression. Now in its second year, the initiative features an open call for art and a series of in-person workshops facilitated by local artists, offering participants diverse ways to share their experiences and find connection through creativity.
This collaborative effort involves the NOpiates Committee, Arts Letters & Numbers, Sand Lake Center for the Arts, the Rensselaer County Mental Health-Student Assistance Program, and local artists. The project plays a vital role in building supportive communities that transcend age, values, and beliefs. It creates a safe space for expression, shedding light on the hardships, shame, and stigma often experienced by those impacted by addiction. Through this joint effort, these organizations bridge communities, connecting individuals and families affected by SUD with those who wish to be allies.
About the Exhibition
Opening Reception: December 14, 2024, 3-6 PM
Exhibition Hours: December 15-17, 2024, 3-6 PM
By Appointment Only: December 18-20, 2024
Location:
Arts Letters & Numbers
1548 Burden Lake Rd, Averill Park, NY
Join us for The Transformation Project Exhibition, a powerful showcase highlighting the resilience, creativity, and stories of individuals impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Now in its second year, this exhibition presents a collection of visual art, written pieces, and music from community members who responded to an open call for submissions, as well as works developed during the Transformation Project workshops. Curated by Frida Foberg and members of the collaborating organizations, this exhibition aims to break down stigma, foster understanding, and promote hope and recovery.
Experience firsthand the diverse and heartfelt expressions of those navigating SUD, and see how art serves as a conduit for healing, connection, and community support. The event is a collaborative effort involving the NOpiates Committee, Arts Letters & Numbers, Sand Lake Center for the Arts, and the Rensselaer County Mental Health-Student Assistance Program.
Come and witness stories of hardship, strength, and renewal, as the exhibition sheds light on the individual and shared journeys toward recovery and resilience.
Please be aware that some of the content might be triggering.
For appointments, group visits and ADA assistance, please email transformations@artslettersandnumbers.com
The NOpiates Committee is committed to raising awareness of the opioid epidemic, providing support, and advocating for those affected by SUD. Sand Lake Center for the Arts works to enrich community life and human understanding by fostering the discovery, appreciation, and creation of the arts through education and engagement by both practicing artists and the broader community. Arts Letters & Numbers mission is to promote creative exchanges between a broad spectrum of voices, allowing people and their works to listen to each other. The Renss. County Mental Health - Student Assistance Program team are Master Level Substance Abuse Prevention counselors, positioned throughout the six school districts in Rensselaer county, utilizing science based programming. All the organizations involved share the mission of making individuals feel seen and cared for.
This initiative is made possible through donations from Doors of Hope and the Arts Thrive and Grow grant. Arts Thrive and Grow has been funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her extraordinary commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh.
