May 15 - 16, 2026 | Wood County Museum

2026 Resilience Through Art: Recovery Art Show

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What to Expect for Artists

Artist's Application!

If you require a paper copy of this form, please email MediaInquiries@wcadamh.org to request one.

Resiliency Through Art is an opportunity to share your story, perspective, or interpretation of mental health and substance use disorder recovery through creative expression. Artists of all backgrounds, experience levels, and mediums are welcome to participate.

Selected works will be thoughtfully displayed in a public gallery setting, creating space for reflection, conversation, and connection. This show centers lived experience, hope, healing, and strength — whether personal, community-based, or abstract in nature. You do not need to be a professional artist to participate; authenticity and expression matter most.

❋ Supportive, Stigma-Free Environment

Artists will be welcomed into a space that values lived experience, creativity, and expression without judgment or stigma.

❋ Respectful Presentation of Your Work

Each piece will be displayed with care and intention, honoring the artist’s voice and the meaning behind their work.

❋ Clear Communication

Artists will receive timely, straightforward information throughout the process so they know what to expect at every stage.

❋ Opportunities to Engage with the Community

The show creates meaningful chances to connect, share perspectives, and build relationships with fellow artists and community members.

What to Expect for Community Members

This art show is a chance to experience mental health and substance use disorder recovery through a human lens - one rooted in resilience, creativity, and shared experience. Visitors will encounter a diverse collection of artwork that reflects personal journeys, emotions, and perspectives related to mental health, substance use recovery, and overall well-being.

❋ Inclusive, Welcoming Space Open to All

Visitors of all backgrounds are invited to experience the show in a space rooted in openness and belonging.

❋ Artwork that Inspires Reflection, Empathy, and Conversation

The collection encourages thoughtful reflection and meaningful dialogue through diverse artistic perspectives.

❋ Environment Designed for Connection

The space is intentionally designed to feel peaceful, supportive, and conducive to connection.

❋ Opportunities to Learn More

Attendees can access information about community resources that support mental health, recovery, and well-being.

In Pictures: 2025 Resilience Through Art Show!

  • Susanne Gwozdz, "I'm Okay, I'm Not Okay"

  • Susan Dunn, "Backpack," "Protection," "Patchwork Heart"

  • Kay Flowerz, Poetry

  • Rebecca Barnett, "Growth," "Hey Bartender," "Happy Place," "Trapped"

  • Amanda Arthur, "Just A Drop"

  • Melissa Schaeufele, "Lake Came True," "Wild Fantasies," "Sunset of Reflections," "Hope in the Storm," "Bouquet of Dreams"

  • Brian Lowe (CPS WRC CDCAII), "It's All In Your Head," "Dare to Face Your Inner Demons!"

  • Kelleigh Bossa, "Good Girl," "The Calm Before," "Shattered," "Discarded"

  • Kelleigh Bossa, "Jaded," "Gyden"

  • Zoe Lammers, "Barn Owl," "Runner Duck," "Ruddy Shell Duck"

  • Sarah Berendt, "Peaceful Warrior," "The Dialectic Reality"

  • OhioGuidestone's Interactive Creativity Station

  • MJJ, "Crabapple Flowers in the Breeze," "Wreath Made in a Michaels' Crafting Class," "Line Drawing Dancers"

  • Nichole Alley, "Divine Weight," "Surface Tension," "Purification"

  • Nicole Schafer, "The Masks We Wear"

  • Stephanie Alysse, "Suncatchers," "Rage," "Carry," "Suitcases," "Wings," "Lights Out"

  • Soph Shuherk, "Trapped Expression," "Anxious Spirit"

  • Christina, "Roses" with Amanda Kern and Melissa Baker (RecoveryOhio, Office of Governor DeWine)

Video Walkthrough

Didn’t get a chance to visit us at the museum on May 9?
You can still experience the powerful stories and creative expressions from the 2025 Behavioral Health Art Show. Our video walkthrough captures the full exhibit, showcasing artwork from individuals with lived experience, students, and community members who use art to explore mental health, healing, and hope. Take a virtual stroll through the gallery and be inspired by the voices and visions that make this show so impactful.