May 5th, 2018 was a beautiful night. The Cottonwood Heights City Building was perfect for the exhibit! The most amazing thing about the whole event was how many people gave of their time and talents. As I write this weeks later, I am still overcome with the generosity and kindness.
Right off people came to set up sound systems, create beautiful food, and be ready to converse with people who wanted to know how to achieve recovery.
Everyone worked together to present the best of their story, their journey, and the art that has come from their experience. I was humbled by each of them.
The art that was submitted had an honesty that I have rarely seen in gallery or museum. Especially because not only did each artist need to present their story, but they had to find with in themselves the courage to speak about what they had been through. What impressed me most was the abundance of positive messages from individuals that have been through hell and back. I have nothing but respect for each artist and participant.
None of this would have been possible with out the wonderful organizations and recovery centers that worked with me. I would like to thank: First Step House, Steps Recovery Center, Reach 10, Renew Wellness, Vanguard Revolution, Ascend Recovery, Kandy Graves, Empowered by Us, Wylene Benson, Addict to Artist, and Addict to Athlete. They are doing phenomenal work.
Then around 7:30 the live music began. Each musician communicated, in a way that transcended words, their journey.
Gabe Beckstead! Logan Larkin! Mclean Taylor! Jessica Sellers! Tim Halls! Austin Madsen! and Issac! You all rock! Literally <3
That’s when the news crews showed up! Channel 4 and 2 sent over teams. I thoroughly enjoyed doing the interview and seeing the validation that these news spots brought for people who had been through so much already. Thank you 2 and 4 for your amazing coverage.
Important hugs! Massively heart felt support! Thank you to all that came, you are truly serving (Step 12) because you were kind, you showed up, and you put your caring into action.
You are welcome to contact me about participating in next year’s show for friends and family of individuals with addiction experience.
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The Resurrection Exhibit goes to the end of May. Hope to see you there at the Cottonwood Heights City Building.
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