
CALL 4 ARTISTS
The Museum of Addiction & Recovery is always on the lookout for new artists to exhibit for our upcoming virtual exhibitions and pop-ups. Specific Calls for Artists are below.
If you would like to submit your work for general consideration, please email us at: museumrecovery@gmail.com
CALL 4 PARTNERS
MAR is always looking to collaborate with like-minded institutions to create meaningful and thought-provoking exhibitions that center addiction, recovery, and lived experience. Whether you are a treatment centre, museum, or art gallery, we would love to partner with you!
Ways to Work with Us
Treatment CentrEs & Rehab Programs
MAR partners with addiction treatment centres to showcase the artistic expressions of individuals in recovery. We typically work alongside your staff, often an art therapist or program coordinator, to curate an exhibition of your clients’ artwork. We take care of everything else: securing sponsorships, finding a venue, handling logistics, and executing the show. Your clients provide the art, and we bring the museum expertise to ensure their work is seen, valued, and celebrated.
We recognize that every treatment center has different resources, and we aim to make our exhibitions as accessible as possible. While MoAR actively seeks sponsorship and funding to support these projects, we ask that participating treatment centers contribute some level of financial support to help cover essential costs. This ensures we can bring your clients’ work to the public in a professional, impactful way. We’re happy to discuss what that could look like based on your budget and needs!
Museums
We collaborate with museums to uncover addiction-related narratives within their existing collections, highlighting the intersections between substance use, recovery, and broader social and historical contexts. MAR can help your institution curate exhibitions that challenge stigma, amplify lived experiences, and engage audiences in critical conversations about addiction and healing. Whether it’s a full-scale exhibition or a special feature woven into your museum’s catalog, we bring the curatorial expertise to develop compelling, research-driven storytelling that resonates.
Art Galleries
If you have a gallery space and are interested in hosting a powerful and unique exhibition, we’d love to collaborate! MoAR works closely with galleries to develop immersive, thought-provoking exhibitions that center addiction, recovery, and lived experience through visual art. Let’s create something magical together.
Let’s Partner!
If you're interested in working with us, reach out today to discuss how we can bring an impactful exhibition to life. Together, we can deepen conversations around addiction and recovery, challenge stigma, and celebrate the resilience of those who have lived through it.
📩 museumrecovery@gmail.com
OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS:
coming soon
Please check back in June 2025 for more information on upcoming shows and Calls for Artists.
We encourage submissions by a diverse array of artists, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and look forward to showcasing a range of experiences and perspectives.
museumrecovery@gmail.com
OVERVIEW:
The Museum of Addiction and Recovery is excited to plan 3 upcoming exhibitions once additional funding is secured. We will be exhibiting two physical pop-up exhibitions, one will be hosted in Nova Scotia, Canada while the other will open in London, England in 2026.
We will also be looking for art from all over the world for our first Digital Exhibition! Stay tuned!
We are looking for artwork that conveys all sides of addiction—whether it be the struggle, the stigma, the moments of hope, or the journey of recovery. We are particularly interested in pieces that challenge perceptions of addiction, deepen empathy, and celebrate the resilience of individuals in recovery.
Submission Details:
Mediums: All mediums are accepted, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, and video.
Themes: Addiction, recovery, mental health, personal stories, stigma, hope, resilience, healing.
Eligibility: TBD
Submission Deadline: TBD
Selection Criteria:
Artists are evaluated based on four key criteria:
Artistic merit and creativity
Alignment with the theme of addiction and recovery
Diversity of perspective and experience
Capacity to spark empathy and dialogue
How to Submit:
Submit up to 3 pieces via: museumrecovery@gmail.com
Include a short artist statement (150-200 words) explaining how your work relates to addiction and/or recovery.
Provide a bio and any relevant links to your portfolio or website.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Interested in partnering with the Museum of Addiction & Recovery on an upcoming exhibit or pop-up?
Fill out the form and let’s get started!
MAR is ALWAYS on the lookout for new artists to partner with for our upcoming virtual exhibitions and pop-ups. If you would like to submit your work for consideration, please email museumrecovery@gmail.com
