Change Grow Live – Wear Recovery Art Exhibition

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Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AB
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4th to 27th September 2025

9.00am to 4.00pm

Free

Free, no booking required. Contact venue to arrange visit if any accessibility requirements

Launch event –  4th September, 2-4pm (The Granary Space). Exhibition remains opens until Saturday 27th September 

Wear Recovery engages people who are reducing their alcohol or substance use, and those who are in recovery. This exhibition is an expressive representation of those living in Sunderland in recovery, showcasing their talents and hard work.

The exhibition has been created as an amateur piece of work, showing that art can be achieved by all, from various communities. Those who have contributed have shown off their love of art and creativeness via a range of expressive pieces. Media includes canvas paintings, drawings, diamond art, clay pieces to name a few.

More information about Wear Recovery

Please note that The Granary Space is a multi-use space, and the exhibition may not always be accessible. If you’re planning a visit specifically to view the exhibition, we recommend confirming availability in advance by calling 0191 561 3455 or emailing acw@sunderland.gov.uk

    This service is provided by

    Wear Recovery Drug and Alcohol Service

    Wear Recovery is Sunderland's commissioned drug and alcohol service for adults 18 years and upwards. We are a partnership made more...

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    https://www.changegrowlive.org/sunderland

    We are based across 4x sites: Laura Street (Hendon & Sunderland Central), Riverview Health Centre (Hendon), Washington Health Centre (The Galleries), and Houghton Health Centre. For address info check out our website.

    Arts Centre Washington

    Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AB