The Art of Recovery 2015

Southeast, Inc., announces the Art of Recovery 2015 benefiting Fresh A.I.R. Gallery, will once again be held at the exquisite Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus’ Art Hotel on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Over 750 guests are expected to attend and the event will feature original artwork from over 100 artists locally (and nationally) in silent and live auctions, along with a live painting demonstration and entertainment.

We are proud to present our annual Recovery Award to Dr. Phil Cass. Dr. Cass is a CEO of four affiliated not-for-profit health corporations (the Columbus Medical Association, Columbus Medical Association Foundation, Physicians Care Connection and Central Ohio Trauma System), Dr. Cass is a host/ facilitator/trainer and consultant, a part time college level instructor, a mentor, a constant advocate for community and a life-long student. He also served as Southeast, Inc’s second executive director.

Honorary Chair Denny Griffith, Dennison W. Griffith, “Denny” is a painter and photographer who lives and works in Columbus, OH and Asheville, NC. He was the third president of Columbus College of Art & Design, serving from 1998 – 2014.

Tickets for the Art of Recovery are $75 each or 2 for $125.00. Visit www.artofrecoverycolumbus.com for more information or to purchase tickets.

Southeast’s Fresh A.I.R. (Artists in Recovery) Gallery met a milestone in 2014 by celebrating 10 years as a self-sustaining nonprofit art gallery. Our mission is through art, we educate the community and work to break down the stigma of mental illness and/or substance use disorders by bringing focus to the artistic vision. Since opening our gallery doors in September 2004, Fresh A.I.R. Gallery has shown 60 exhibitions, displaying the artwork of over 200 artists, sold more than 250 pieces of artwork totaling over $60,000. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery does not accept any commission for art sold through the gallery and all proceeds from sold work go directly to the artists to help them establish their careers. Many exhibits demonstrate the courage and struggles of the artists as they combat stigma and address social issues.