Portraits of Recovery

Portraits of Recovery is the UK’s only visual arts charity inspiring and supporting people affected by and in recovery from substance use (Recoverists).

As the UK’s only contemporary visual arts organisation working exclusively in this field, we collaborate with leading contemporary artists, individuals in recovery, and recovery communities to showcase the human face of the recovery journey. Our mission is to break down barriers, promote inclusion, and highlight that addiction is a health, social, and cultural issue.

Founded in 2011 by director Mark Prest, who has his own lived experience with recovery, Portraits of Recovery creates new conversations about addiction and recovery through the lens of contemporary art. We empower those in recovery to become artists and creators, fostering their cultural participation, demystifying contemporary art, and amplifying the voices of an often-marginalised community