RECOVERY STARTS WITH US

Opioids and substance use disorder (SUD) affect over 2.1 million people in the United States, making it highly probably that each of us will come in contact with someone who faces the disease we know as addiction.

Be it within the recovery community, our close circles or neighborhoods, curbing opioid use starts when we overcome stigma and educate ourselves on the matter as a healthcare issue, not a criminal issue. It takes more than just one person to recover from SUD and certainly more than one effort to reach out effectively and help.

These initiatives have received support from the City of Indianapolis through the opioid settlement funds.

In Marion County alone:

Art gives us the opportunity to translate experiences that can only be felt by those who are affected by substance use disorder wherever they may be in their process.

“As an artist, being a part of this campaign allows me to give back to my community in a deeply meaningful way,” said Koda Witsken, one of the featured artists. “The recovery journey can be isolating, but our hope is that this campaign reminds people they have a community behind them.”

  • 81%
    Of all drug intoxication deaths are caused by opiates
  • 2.3
    Fatal drug intoxication deaths per day
  • 25%
    Less suspected overdose deaths from previous year

FACES OF RECOVERY

In an effort to raise awareness the Indy Arts Council has partnered with 7 local artists to interpret the process of recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Each artwork sheds light on the untold side of addiction. We hope that this exhibition may encourage you to reach out and take part in opioid prevention in your community.

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Scott Johnson

The Courage to Change, 2024

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Koda Witsken

Forward, 2024

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Israel Solomon

Self Love, 2024

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Chrystopher Picassoul Burns

Freedom Flight 1, 2024

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Chrystopher Picassoul Burns

Freedom Flight 2, 2024

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George Richard Meluch

Into the Light, 2024

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ArtbyJarrod

From Death To Life, 2024

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Obed FB

Surrender, 2024

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Mural Activation

September 21, 2024 | Fountain Square in Indianapolis
Artist | Scott Johnson

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