Working in partnership with ANEW Recovery Community and the Castlefield Gallery Portraits of Recovery was proud to present our Joe Hartley, our Artist in Residence. As part of this residency artists engage with the community, observe service processes, and offer critical reflections that will shape the final exhibition. This is more than just an artistic endeavour—it is a chance for mutual learning and growth among artists, community members, and service providers.
The residency aims to produce a compelling new body of work, co-created with the ANEW recovery community. This collaborative art will be showcased in a future exhibition at Castlefield Gallery, offering the public an opportunity to engage with narratives that challenge stereotypes and embrace a holistic view of recovery. Their work will resonate with art enthusiasts and provoke meaningful conversations about substance use and recovery.
Over the past year, our dedicated partners have explored the vibrant arts scene across the North West, laying the groundwork for this visionary project. The first residency trip was to the Liverpool Biennial in 2023 to see Melanie Manchot’s STEPHEN.
