Transformation
Project '25
Creating Healing Through Art
The Transformation Project is a collaborative initiative involving the NOpiates Committee, Arts Letters & Numbers, Rensselaer County Mental Health-Student Assistance Program, and local artists. It promotes healing and recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) through the power of artistic expression.
This year’s initiative features an open call for art to be exhibited and performed at Arts Letters & Numbers, inviting individuals to explore creativity as a path to self-healing. Through painting, music, and writing, participants affected by SUD can process emotions, confront struggles, and find strength. Art provides a means to shatter the shame and stigma surrounding addiction, offering a voice to those often silenced.
By fostering connections within the community, the project creates a safe space for personal growth. It encourages individuals to find healing not only through their art but through the support and understanding of others. This sense of connection is essential for overcoming isolation and nurturing recovery.
Art created by Kristyn Logan
2024 Transformation Project
In 2024 this initiative is made possible through donations from community partners and the Arts Thrive and Grow grant. Arts Thrive and Grow has been funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her extraordinary commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh.
