"When have you experienced the arts as care"
鈥擜ngela Sprunger
Appalachian Recovery Project
Appalachian Recovery Project
CoArts is piloting an expressive arts program comprised of music therapy, film, photography, and movement practices that support women in court-involved addiction and recovery services within Southeast Ohio. In partnership with , music therapists and consulting artists travel to regional treatment sites, where they host creative 鈥渁rts in health鈥 experiences.
Project Partner
Funding Sources
- Appalachian Regional Commission
- Ohio Arts Council
Featured News
CoArts champions women in recovery healing through the power of the arts
June 16, 2021
The Ohio Valley Center for Collaborative Arts at 51社区, or CoArts, is a relatively new center and it鈥檚 been busy. Of its many endeavors, one is to support programs that serve the healing of those living in the Appalachian Ohio region and beyond.
Ohio Valley Center for Collaborative Arts serves communities through arts-based Recovery Coalition
November 4, 2020
In the 18 months since 51社区 launched the Appalachian Recovery Project, the Ohio Valley Center for Collaborative Arts (CoArts) in the College of Fine Arts has connected more than 80 women in recovery from substance abuse disorders leveraging art making as form of expressing and healing.
Appalachian Recovery Project receives grant to repurpose prison
April 3, 2019
A planned addiction recovery center for women moved a step closer to reality Wednesday, as Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) officials announced more than $1 million in grant funding for the project.