TODAY: Phoenix House New York to Present Art Exhibition Curated by New Yorkers in Recovery

UN-TOLD celebrates recovery, community, and creative expression in the third and final year of the Art of Advocacy program

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BROOKLYN, NY (06/12/2026) (readMedia)-- Today, June 12, Phoenix House New York's Brooklyn Community Recovery Center invites community members to the opening reception and documentary screening for UN-TOLD, an immersive art exhibition showcasing the work of more than 111 New Yorkers in recovery. The exhibit is the culmination of a yearlong creative journey made possible through Phoenix House's Art of Advocacy program - a three-year SAMHSA-funded initiative designed to foster healing, community, and self-expression through the arts.

Featuring painting, ceramics, weaving, photography, and more, UN-TOLD offers a powerful testament to the role of creativity and community resilience in recovery. The exhibit reflects personal narratives and collective strength, celebrating how art can loosen the grip of the past and weave new possibilities for healing. UN-TOLD also features the screening of a documentary chronicling the program's third and final year.

WHO:

Ann-Marie Foster, President & CEO of Phoenix House

Shaun Willis, Director of Recovery Services and Community Outreach of Brooklyn Community Recovery Center

Art of Advocacy program participants

Local artists in recovery

Community members
WHAT:

An opening reception offering guests a first look at UN-TOLD, a community-designed art exhibition led by more than 111 individuals in recovery, produced through the Phoenix House-led Art of Advocacy program, followed by a complementary documentary screening, chronicling the program's final year. The exhibit will run from Wednesday, June 10th through Saturday, June 20th at The Makers’ Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
WHEN: Friday June 12, 2026 at 06:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: The Makers’ Space
281 N. 7th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
NOTES:

This event is free and open to the public. Media and community members are encouraged to attend.

Opening Reception: Friday, June 12, 6–9 PM

Documentary Screening: Friday, June 12, 7:30PM

Exhibit Dates: June 10 - 20, 12 PM - 4PM

Gallery Hours: 12:00 PM – 4 PM (Closed Sundays-Tuesday)