Portraits of Recovery
@porecovery.bsky.social
The UK's only recovery-based visual arts charity.
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We're hiring: Deputy Director - Portraits of Recovery
Portraits of Recovery is seeking an experienced, dynamic and self-motivated individual to work closely with and support our Director & CEO.
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Join Our Team: Deputy Director Role at Portraits of Recovery
We're seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated senior professional to play a pivotal role in our organisation.
Deadline for applications: 20 June.
Find out more and apply here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/were-hi...
We're seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated senior professional to play a pivotal role in our organisation.
Deadline for applications: 20 June.
Find out more and apply here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/were-hi...
Join Our Team: Deputy Director Role at Portraits of Recovery
We're seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated senior professional to play a pivotal role in our organisation.
Deadline for applications: 20 June.
Find out more and apply here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/were-hi...
We're seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated senior professional to play a pivotal role in our organisation.
Deadline for applications: 20 June.
Find out more and apply here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/were-hi...
We're hiring: Deputy Director - Portraits of Recovery
Portraits of Recovery is seeking an experienced, dynamic and self-motivated individual to work closely with and support our Director & CEO.
portraitsofrecovery.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Join Our Team: Deputy Director Role at Portraits of Recovery
We're seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated senior professional to play a pivotal role in our organisation.
Deadline for applications: 20 June.
Find out more and apply here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/were-hi...
We're seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated senior professional to play a pivotal role in our organisation.
Deadline for applications: 20 June.
Find out more and apply here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/were-hi...
We sat down with our trustee, Dr. Lisa Williams, to discuss her groundbreaking research into drug use, policy, and how the arts can challenge stigma and outdated narratives.
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Exploring Drug Use, Policy, and the Power of Art - Portraits of Recovery
By Dr. Lisa Williams Photo by Joe Smith. We were honoured to sit down with our trustee, Dr Lisa Williams, to discuss her work around drug use, policy and art, and learn more about how her research aim...
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April 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We sat down with our trustee, Dr. Lisa Williams, to discuss her groundbreaking research into drug use, policy, and how the arts can challenge stigma and outdated narratives.
portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/explori...
portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/explori...
The countdown is on for participants! Register before 20 March.
Join artist Divine Southgate-Smith for a groundbreaking art project that explores African objects, psychoactive substances, spirituality, and mental health.
Register here or scan the QR code portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/african...
Join artist Divine Southgate-Smith for a groundbreaking art project that explores African objects, psychoactive substances, spirituality, and mental health.
Register here or scan the QR code portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/african...
March 12, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The countdown is on for participants! Register before 20 March.
Join artist Divine Southgate-Smith for a groundbreaking art project that explores African objects, psychoactive substances, spirituality, and mental health.
Register here or scan the QR code portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/african...
Join artist Divine Southgate-Smith for a groundbreaking art project that explores African objects, psychoactive substances, spirituality, and mental health.
Register here or scan the QR code portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/african...
Help shape the future of Portraits of Recovery!
We’re inviting Recoverists to join our Recoverist Union—a groundbreaking advisory group new movement helping shape Portraits of Recovery's future.
Deadline is 21 March. Click the link to find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/recover...
We’re inviting Recoverists to join our Recoverist Union—a groundbreaking advisory group new movement helping shape Portraits of Recovery's future.
Deadline is 21 March. Click the link to find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/recover...
RECOVERIST UNION – WE NEED YOU! - Portraits of Recovery
Help shape the future of Portraits of Recovery Closing date: Friday 21st March Portraits of Recovery is the UK’s leading visual arts charity inspiring and supporting people and communities in recov...
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February 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Help shape the future of Portraits of Recovery!
We’re inviting Recoverists to join our Recoverist Union—a groundbreaking advisory group new movement helping shape Portraits of Recovery's future.
Deadline is 21 March. Click the link to find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/recover...
We’re inviting Recoverists to join our Recoverist Union—a groundbreaking advisory group new movement helping shape Portraits of Recovery's future.
Deadline is 21 March. Click the link to find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/news/recover...
We’re thrilled to share that our longtime collaborator,
Melanie Manchot is exhibiting @whitechapelgallery.bsky.social until March 30, 2025.
We had the honour of working with her on TWELVE & STEPHEN.
Sign up for our emails (scroll down on our homepage) to find out more. Link in comment.
Melanie Manchot is exhibiting @whitechapelgallery.bsky.social until March 30, 2025.
We had the honour of working with her on TWELVE & STEPHEN.
Sign up for our emails (scroll down on our homepage) to find out more. Link in comment.
February 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We’re thrilled to share that our longtime collaborator,
Melanie Manchot is exhibiting @whitechapelgallery.bsky.social until March 30, 2025.
We had the honour of working with her on TWELVE & STEPHEN.
Sign up for our emails (scroll down on our homepage) to find out more. Link in comment.
Melanie Manchot is exhibiting @whitechapelgallery.bsky.social until March 30, 2025.
We had the honour of working with her on TWELVE & STEPHEN.
Sign up for our emails (scroll down on our homepage) to find out more. Link in comment.
🎉 Shouting out to Harold Offeh who is bringing his creative vision to the @balticgateshead Jul '25!
Offeh’s work with us, ‘Let’s Talk About Chemsex’ has already sparked vital conversations around #LGBTQ+ experiences, intimacy, and recovery.
Learn more on our website.
Offeh’s work with us, ‘Let’s Talk About Chemsex’ has already sparked vital conversations around #LGBTQ+ experiences, intimacy, and recovery.
Learn more on our website.
February 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
🎉 Shouting out to Harold Offeh who is bringing his creative vision to the @balticgateshead Jul '25!
Offeh’s work with us, ‘Let’s Talk About Chemsex’ has already sparked vital conversations around #LGBTQ+ experiences, intimacy, and recovery.
Learn more on our website.
Offeh’s work with us, ‘Let’s Talk About Chemsex’ has already sparked vital conversations around #LGBTQ+ experiences, intimacy, and recovery.
Learn more on our website.
This #LGBTHistoryMonth, we celebrate avant-garde performance artist David Hoyle. His exploration of social issues is a powerful voice in the LGBTQ+ community.
We are proud to have worked together on "My Recoverist Family," a film that delves into addiction & recovery in the LGBTQ+ community.
We are proud to have worked together on "My Recoverist Family," a film that delves into addiction & recovery in the LGBTQ+ community.
February 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This #LGBTHistoryMonth, we celebrate avant-garde performance artist David Hoyle. His exploration of social issues is a powerful voice in the LGBTQ+ community.
We are proud to have worked together on "My Recoverist Family," a film that delves into addiction & recovery in the LGBTQ+ community.
We are proud to have worked together on "My Recoverist Family," a film that delves into addiction & recovery in the LGBTQ+ community.
Your Brain on a Break: What Happens When You Stop Drinking?
When you quit alcohol, your brain kicks into recovery mode, rebalancing neurotransmitters.
Whether you’re in recovery or taking a break throughout #DryJanuary, the benefits of stopping alcohol consumption are clear.
When you quit alcohol, your brain kicks into recovery mode, rebalancing neurotransmitters.
Whether you’re in recovery or taking a break throughout #DryJanuary, the benefits of stopping alcohol consumption are clear.
January 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Your Brain on a Break: What Happens When You Stop Drinking?
When you quit alcohol, your brain kicks into recovery mode, rebalancing neurotransmitters.
Whether you’re in recovery or taking a break throughout #DryJanuary, the benefits of stopping alcohol consumption are clear.
When you quit alcohol, your brain kicks into recovery mode, rebalancing neurotransmitters.
Whether you’re in recovery or taking a break throughout #DryJanuary, the benefits of stopping alcohol consumption are clear.
Why are you taking part in Dry January? Whether it's for your heart health, mental health or just to get a really good night's sleep in, taking a short break (or a longer one!) is definitely a positive thing. Let us know if and why you're taking part in the comments 👇
January 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Why are you taking part in Dry January? Whether it's for your heart health, mental health or just to get a really good night's sleep in, taking a short break (or a longer one!) is definitely a positive thing. Let us know if and why you're taking part in the comments 👇
Cheers to the Festive Season – Without the Alcohol! 🎄
Looking for delicious, alcohol-free drinks to celebrate with? Whether you’re in recovery, or curious we’ve got you covered! 🍹
Let us know what you try first in the comments 👇
Looking for delicious, alcohol-free drinks to celebrate with? Whether you’re in recovery, or curious we’ve got you covered! 🍹
Let us know what you try first in the comments 👇
December 19, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Cheers to the Festive Season – Without the Alcohol! 🎄
Looking for delicious, alcohol-free drinks to celebrate with? Whether you’re in recovery, or curious we’ve got you covered! 🍹
Let us know what you try first in the comments 👇
Looking for delicious, alcohol-free drinks to celebrate with? Whether you’re in recovery, or curious we’ve got you covered! 🍹
Let us know what you try first in the comments 👇
With the holiday season approaching fast, we've been thinking about gifts for all the Recoverists in our lives. 🎄❄️
Whilst the gift of support tops the list, these stocking fillers are also a great way to further that support over the holidays. 🧑🎄⛄
#RecoveryIsPossible #SoberCurious
December 12, 2024 at 8:28 AM
With the holiday season approaching fast, we've been thinking about gifts for all the Recoverists in our lives. 🎄❄️
Whilst the gift of support tops the list, these stocking fillers are also a great way to further that support over the holidays. 🧑🎄⛄
#RecoveryIsPossible #SoberCurious
Research Opp: Help shape the legal understanding of consent in chemsex environments.
Are you a man who has sex with men with chemsex experience? Help inform legal research by taking part in this PhD study at Northumbria University by Vincent Gaillard
Details in the pic.
Are you a man who has sex with men with chemsex experience? Help inform legal research by taking part in this PhD study at Northumbria University by Vincent Gaillard
Details in the pic.
December 11, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Research Opp: Help shape the legal understanding of consent in chemsex environments.
Are you a man who has sex with men with chemsex experience? Help inform legal research by taking part in this PhD study at Northumbria University by Vincent Gaillard
Details in the pic.
Are you a man who has sex with men with chemsex experience? Help inform legal research by taking part in this PhD study at Northumbria University by Vincent Gaillard
Details in the pic.
Recoverist Curators: Cabinet of Curiosities, at the Whitworth Gallery #Manchester.
Ft. ephemera, poetry, and the Recoverist Manifesto, the display sparks conversation around substance use and recovery.
Part of #RecoveristMonth2024.
📖 Don’t miss this inspiring display —visit now
📸 Joe Fildes.
Ft. ephemera, poetry, and the Recoverist Manifesto, the display sparks conversation around substance use and recovery.
Part of #RecoveristMonth2024.
📖 Don’t miss this inspiring display —visit now
📸 Joe Fildes.
December 10, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Recoverist Curators: Cabinet of Curiosities, at the Whitworth Gallery #Manchester.
Ft. ephemera, poetry, and the Recoverist Manifesto, the display sparks conversation around substance use and recovery.
Part of #RecoveristMonth2024.
📖 Don’t miss this inspiring display —visit now
📸 Joe Fildes.
Ft. ephemera, poetry, and the Recoverist Manifesto, the display sparks conversation around substance use and recovery.
Part of #RecoveristMonth2024.
📖 Don’t miss this inspiring display —visit now
📸 Joe Fildes.
Reposted by Portraits of Recovery
We are recruiting. Details below. Simple online application form and self-tape monologue (can be done on a phone). If invited to audition we can pay reasonable travel costs within the UK. Full-time, salaried position for the right person. All the details: www.tinyurl.com/GeeseJobs #appliedtheatre
November 29, 2024 at 5:12 PM
We are recruiting. Details below. Simple online application form and self-tape monologue (can be done on a phone). If invited to audition we can pay reasonable travel costs within the UK. Full-time, salaried position for the right person. All the details: www.tinyurl.com/GeeseJobs #appliedtheatre
We spoke with Dominic Pillai, our Curator of Social Engagement about his vision for Portraits of Recovery.
"#Recovery is such a vast and nuanced subject... curation is the activation of space to engage with ideas through a sensory experience."
Learn more: rebrand.ly/portraitsofr...
"#Recovery is such a vast and nuanced subject... curation is the activation of space to engage with ideas through a sensory experience."
Learn more: rebrand.ly/portraitsofr...
December 4, 2024 at 8:38 AM
We spoke with Dominic Pillai, our Curator of Social Engagement about his vision for Portraits of Recovery.
"#Recovery is such a vast and nuanced subject... curation is the activation of space to engage with ideas through a sensory experience."
Learn more: rebrand.ly/portraitsofr...
"#Recovery is such a vast and nuanced subject... curation is the activation of space to engage with ideas through a sensory experience."
Learn more: rebrand.ly/portraitsofr...
"Uplifted. Connected to my recovery & creativity," audience member, Beyond the Surface.
This #GivingTuesday, help us to continue to inspire #Recoverists and challenge social stigma.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/portraitsofr...
📸 Joe Fildes.
This #GivingTuesday, help us to continue to inspire #Recoverists and challenge social stigma.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/portraitsofr...
📸 Joe Fildes.
December 3, 2024 at 11:53 AM
"Uplifted. Connected to my recovery & creativity," audience member, Beyond the Surface.
This #GivingTuesday, help us to continue to inspire #Recoverists and challenge social stigma.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/portraitsofr...
📸 Joe Fildes.
This #GivingTuesday, help us to continue to inspire #Recoverists and challenge social stigma.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/portraitsofr...
📸 Joe Fildes.
We had a fantastic time with our group from ANEW #Recovery Services in #Manchester last week! 🌟
We visited Beyond the Surface, a #RecoveristMonth2024 exhibition at The Turnpike Gallery.
Want to join us next time? Sign up for our email list via Recoverist Culture Fix: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk
We visited Beyond the Surface, a #RecoveristMonth2024 exhibition at The Turnpike Gallery.
Want to join us next time? Sign up for our email list via Recoverist Culture Fix: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk
November 27, 2024 at 7:34 AM
We had a fantastic time with our group from ANEW #Recovery Services in #Manchester last week! 🌟
We visited Beyond the Surface, a #RecoveristMonth2024 exhibition at The Turnpike Gallery.
Want to join us next time? Sign up for our email list via Recoverist Culture Fix: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk
We visited Beyond the Surface, a #RecoveristMonth2024 exhibition at The Turnpike Gallery.
Want to join us next time? Sign up for our email list via Recoverist Culture Fix: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk
We are delighted to welcome Jonathan McGrath to our team in the brand-new role of Deputy Director. We can't wait to see what you'll bring!
November 26, 2024 at 11:43 AM
We are delighted to welcome Jonathan McGrath to our team in the brand-new role of Deputy Director. We can't wait to see what you'll bring!
Last Chance to See Beyond the Surface 📣
Only a few days left to see Beyond the Surface at the #TurnpikeGallery, #Wigan. Explore 10 years of #FallenAngelsDanceTheatre & experience digital dance installation: Samadhi.
Until 23 Nov.
Find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/whats-on/bey...
Only a few days left to see Beyond the Surface at the #TurnpikeGallery, #Wigan. Explore 10 years of #FallenAngelsDanceTheatre & experience digital dance installation: Samadhi.
Until 23 Nov.
Find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/whats-on/bey...
November 21, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Last Chance to See Beyond the Surface 📣
Only a few days left to see Beyond the Surface at the #TurnpikeGallery, #Wigan. Explore 10 years of #FallenAngelsDanceTheatre & experience digital dance installation: Samadhi.
Until 23 Nov.
Find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/whats-on/bey...
Only a few days left to see Beyond the Surface at the #TurnpikeGallery, #Wigan. Explore 10 years of #FallenAngelsDanceTheatre & experience digital dance installation: Samadhi.
Until 23 Nov.
Find out more: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/whats-on/bey...