Becoming Part of Our Art Gallery
Refuge represents artists who are actively in the process of recovery from addictions and mental disabilities.

Typically you have survived a living hell. Your gift, the ability to express these life experiences through your particular medium, allows others to experience your dreams, nightmares and realities. Our goal is to provide a forum than can dwell in the torment and abyss or celebrate our strength, resolve and hope achieved through personal growth in recovery.

Historically, even the most influential artists who have suffered from some form of addiction or mental disabilities have not had a supportive outlet that would provide a venue for their art. The goal of Refuge is to remedy that lack and help such artists attain or regain their full potential within the fine arts world.

Credibility through Juried Entry
The gallery shows and exhibits will be juried. Accepted works will be curated by guest curators, fine artists, professional graphic designers or Refuge. There are currently 3 exhibitions planned for 2008, and 4 exhibitions for 2009. These shows can be seen in our “physical gallery” in Skokie and also on our website. The Internet will allow us to display a wider range of works by our artists.