The Opioid Project: Every Picture Tells a Story.

Since 2014, the Nave Gallery, in partnership with the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, has presented a “Social Justice Art” show in the Fall, to highlight a societal concern through the arts, to raise awareness and engage in conversation. This year, the Nave Gallery is pleased to host “The Opioid Project” to tell the stories of those affected and afflicted by addiction. The Gallery feels strongly that these stories need to be seen and heard.

Opening reception, with book talk/signing given by Dr. Annie Brewster (author of “The Healing Power of Storytelling,” and curator of “The Opioid Project” exhibition), held on Sat., Oct. 1st, 3:00-5:00 pm. Dr. Brewster’s work is a creative response to the opioid epidemic. Using art and audio storytelling as its foundation, the project engages those touched by the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder — including active users, people in recovery, first responders, and individuals grieving the death of a loved one to overdose — with the goals of decreasing stigma, increasing public awareness, enhancing community dialogue, and supporting advocacy efforts.