DRY26 is a brand-new pilot programme bringing a curated season of art and films to your Dry January.
Dry January has become a national moment for millions to pause and reflect. But what if that pause could spark something bigger? This new program of work reframes the idea of abstinence, inviting you to explore identity, connection, and wellbeing through the lens of creativity.
As Mark Prest, Founder & CEO, puts it:
“Dry January creates a nationally unique, collective pause. DRY26 questions our relationship to alcohol and suggests art offers alternative ways of seeing ourselves, connecting with others—turning restraint into opportunity.”
Whether you’re trying Dry January for the first time or simply curious about the intersection of art and recovery, DRY26 offers fresh ways to engage.
Program Highlights
- Recovery Street Film Festival Screening & Panel Experience award-winning short films like The Light Side and Sons of Jericho, then join an inspiring discussion with filmmakers and creatives
- Roots in the Sky Exhibition Tour Step into the vibrant world of British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones at HOME, exploring works that span continents and cultures
- Recoverist Curators Exhibition Tour Take a behind-the-scenes exhibition tour at The Whitworth and see iconic works by David Hockney, Tracey Emin, and Wolfgang Tillmans through the lens of recovery
- Stitching for Change Get hands-on with cross-stitch while diving into conversations about drug policy and activism. No experience needed, just your curiosity and creativity!
- Re-Make/Re-Model Listening Party Bring a song that shaped your life and join Recoverist Curator Paul, for a powerful exploration of music and recovery
- Artefacts of Interaction Workshop Collaborate with artist Will Belshah in a session that blends artmaking with themes of neurodivergence, collaboration and sobriety
Exhibitions still showing: Recoverist Curators at the Whitworth until July 2026 and Artefacts of Interaction in the Granada Foundation Galleries at HOME until Sun 29 March 2026.
Join us for DRY26 because this January isn’t just about saying no, it’s about saying yes to new experiences, new connections, and new ways of seeing yourself.
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