Archive 2021-2022
Welcome to the Addiction and Art Website
2021-2022 Home Page Archive
This page contains news items issued in 2021 through 2022.
Addiction Art Concept. Recent scientific findings have proven addiction to be a disease of the brain, affecting both brain and behavior. Addiction Art has the potential to take this message to the masses, most of whom still consider addiction to be a "weakness" or "moral failing" worthy of punishment. It can convey the human experience of addiction in a way that can help the general public understand addiction as a preventable and treatable chronic disease. Artworks about addiction and recovery can stimulate dialogue, can teach, and at this crucial point in history, can support contemporary scientific research for our world's well-being.
Addiction Art Downloads. This site provides free images for download relating to addiction and recovery. These works are available for use by schools, drug treatment centers, community organizations, addiction science professionals, medical professionals and the general public. These images are generously donated by artists to be shared for the good of mankind.
Addiction Art Exhibitions. Over the past several years Addiction and Art Exhibitions have been held at both professional substance abuse conferences and in local communities. All of these exhibitions have been enormously well received and extremely successful. This site exists to promote the continuation of the Addiction and Art project through the sharing of past exhibitions, providing guidelines for future ones, and offering opportunities for communication and networking.
Addiction and Art Book. Inspiration for the site comes from the book, , Addiction and Art by Patricia B. Santora, Margaret L. Dowell ( www.addictionandart.org editor), and Jack E. Henningfield.
The Johns Hopkins University Press has issued a discount for purchase of the Book.
Click here to download the discount PDF
News and Announcements
Addiction and Art
The Ranch Sponsors an
Addiction and Art Festival in May
The Ranch, Inc., an ASAM level 3.1 low-intensity residential treatment facility for med in Frederick, MD, is putting on an Addiction and Art Festival on campus in May, on 21-22, from 10-4.
For more information about joining the festival goto their website:
https://tinyurl.com/ranchartshow
or contact the Ranch by email: events@ranchmd.org
03/18/2022
Planet Classroom
Planet Classroom has given Addiction and Art a prominent platform. Now we wish them the best of luck as they join forces with Protect Our Planet (POP) to launch the Net Zero Video Series to ensure countries follow through on climate pledges. This trailer was created by youth learders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLIr6BoZCSg.
01/15/2022
Impact on the Family
The 2nd Addiction and Art video, Addiction: "Impact on the Family", is now on YouTube. Created for the global network, Planet Classroom, the video is geared towards young folks, but certainly is relevant for all ages. And, if interested, the 1st in this series, Addiction and Art: "Spotlight on Dopamine", which addresses (with art) why young people get addicted is also on YouTube. Both filmed in an old one room schoolhouse.
12/13/2021
SHINE
On Going Online Gallery Opportunity!!!
(Submissions accepted through 1/2/2023)
SHINE
On Going Online Gallery Opportunity!!!
(Submissions accepted through 1/2/2023)
Creative Visions and Planet Classroom network invite young people (Ages 13-25) to SHINE Your Light by sharing your thoughts, feelings, hopes and desires for the world you want through any medium - art, music, dance, drama, film, photography, short stories or an innovative idea for a solution to a local or global problem. (Note: Addiction and Recovery Themes would be appropriate for this gallery!) See AWESOME entries already online and get entry information at: https://www.rock-your-world.org/shine
9/9/2021
Strindberg Laboratory call for Art
Strindberg Laboratory call for Art
Strindberg Laboratory (https://nolabelsnowalls.net) is presenting a "No Labels, No Walls" Festival digitally in late August, 2021. The topic is Hope for Justice and while not directly related to substance abuse, the organizers have reached out to Addiction and Art artists to participate if interested.
Digital Show Information may be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zo1DNaGs29w3dOqe1osU6Tp7Lzb-9eqGcCEka1o29_8/edit?usp=drivesdk
07/30/2021
Addiction and Art
Spotlight on Dopamine
Addiction and Art
Spotlight on Dopamine
This youtube video sponsored by Planet Classroom features our site's editor, Dr. Margaret Dowell and her artwork. Filmed in an old one room schoolhouse the video utilizes art to discuss substance abuse and recovery.
07/07/2021
HOPE
An Exhibition
Call for Entry: Virtual Art Gallery
Email: Calvert.HarmReduction@maryland.gov
Deadline: June 1, 2021
Show Starts: August 1, 2021