The Political History of Smack & Crack is a twisted love story between two lifelong addicts, set against the backdrop of the uprising in the mid-80's, amidst a heroin epidemic. On 18th September, actors Eve Steele and William Fox will perform a rehearsed reading of this play at Oldham Library. We sat down with Ed Edwards, the play's author, to find out more about the inspiration behind the play, and the journey that led him to write it.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, proactive, and self-motivated individual to work closely with and support PORe’s Director & CEO.
We are looking for a group of people in recovery from substance use who have an interest in the arts and culture to join our Recoverist Curators group.
Harold Offeh is the artist whose Let’s Talk About Chemsex launched Portraits of Recovery’s first Recoverist Month, a five-week festival that began on Manchester Pride weekend in 2023.
Taking place in the gallery’s Grand Hall, over 100 attendees gathered to hear the evidence, promises and possibilities generated by this September’s inaugural Portraits of Recovery (PORe) Recoverist Month arts festival.
To the Sun, Moon & Stars started as a series of art-based workshops, led by artist Lois Blackburn, and ended in a recovery exhibition at Gallery Oldham.
My Recoverist Family was a film in which each of our writers had a different role: Amanda, an anthropological filmmaker, Mark as commissioner of the project and participant within it; and Ali, as an audience member and critic.
In the heart of Manchester's vibrant art scene lies the inspiring journey of Recoverist artist, Anastasia, whose work embodies the essence of resilience and recovery.
An interview with Michael, on his participant journey with Jez Dolan's 'A Moveable Feast.'
Engaging with the arts plays a critical role in supporting people in recovery to reinvent themselves and find a new place in the world.
We're over the moon to announce that Portraits of Recovery is now an Arts Council England NPO.
Portraits of Recovery champion’s Recoverist voices through the transformational power of art.
