Recovery and Resilience - 9/2026
Recovery and Resilience
The exhibit explores the many ways we heal, adapt and grow through life’s challenges. Through personal expression, artists reflect on stories of overcoming, hope and the beauty of becoming resilient.
Art Exhibit Run: September 10-24, 2026
Recover & Resilience Festival: Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 12-10pm
Closing Reception and Speaking Event: Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 6-9pm
An art exhibit and event where artists share their path to recovery, how substance misuse impacted their lives and how they show their resilience.
• Light refreshments • Meet the artists • Entertainment • Be inspired by stories of resiliency • Participate in our community art project
Parking and admission are free to the exhibit and closing event.
This event is the culmination of National Recovery Month (observed every September) and a final opportunity to see the art created to represent resilience. Art is used to share an individual's path to recovery, how substance misuse impacted their lives and how they see or show resilience. Art may be expressed in various forms, through paintings, sculptures, song, storytelling and more.
Call for art!
Free exhibit entry, no cost to exhibit. Each artist can submit up to 5 artworks. All entries must use the online form. No paper form will be available at the DCA. Deadline for art is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 by 8pm.
Join Us for the Recovery & Resilience Festival 2026!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut St., Wyandotte, MI
Celebrate the power of Music, Art, and Recovery at the Recovery & Resilience Festival—a full day dedicated to hope, healing, and community.
This festival highlights Multiple Pathways to Recovery across Southeast Michigan, bringing together individuals, families, advocates, artists, and recovery organizations for an inspiring day of connection and celebration.
What to Expect:
Live music indoors and outdoors (weather permitting)
Art show featuring local artists
Workshops and open talks
Recovery resource meetings
Artist vendors and community resource vendors
Delicious food truck
Specialty coffee truck
Organizations supporting the recovery community
Special Keynote Speaker:
Lol Tolhurst – Founding member of The Cure!
BONUS! The first 50 people to register on Eventbrite will receive a FREE custom Recovery & Resilience Festival T-shirt! Sign up begins MONDAY AUGUST 3rd!
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone you love, working in the recovery community, or simply believe in the power of hope and resilience, this festival is for you.
