Transformation project

Exhibition | 2023 

Arts Letters & Numbers,

Sand Lake Center for the Arts

Averill Park, NY

Transformation Project is an initiative that promotes awareness, support, hope, and recovery in response to Substance Use Disorder and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

The project seeks to cultivate an environment of safety and inclusivity, encouraging individuals and their families affected by SUD to share their experiences through artistic expression. Through a regional open call, the project brought together a broad range of voices and creative expressions by visual artists, writers, musicians, and performers who showcases their works during the Transformation Project Show.

The project plays a crucial role in building supportive communities that transcend age, values, and beliefs. It provides a safe space for expression and sheds light on the hardships faced, along with the shame and stigma often felt by those affected by the disease of addiction. The collaboration between the organizations offers a unique opportunity to bridge communities, bringing together individuals and families affected by SUD and those who wish to be allies.

Tranformation Project Team:

Frida Foberg | Curator

Ira Baumgarten | Community Advocate

Kim Favro | The Renss. County Mental Health - Student Assistance Program

Steve Lawrence | Arts Letters & Numbers

Kim Murdick | NØpiates Committee

Tim Murdick | NØpiates Committee

Brian Sheldon | Sand Lake Center for the Arts