CTF is proud to announce Pieces of Us: The Art of Recovery and Resilience, a Southern Arizona Community Mental Health Art Show!
Join us for a celebratory opening night gala at Catalyst Creative Collective, located inside the Tucson Mall, on October 17, from 5–8 pm. Reserve your tickets today on Eventbrite, and check out our special workshops scheduled throughout the exhibition period and our free closing night reception with awards on Friday, November 6!
Pieces of Us is generously sponsored by Arizona Complete Health, Banner-University Family Care, and U. A. Local 469.
Pieces of Us Workshop Series
Join us during the exhibition period for a series of three exciting workshops, designed to engage the senses, stimulate creativity and growth, and boost mental health and well-being! Held on each subsequent Thursday evening from 5:30–7:30 pm after Pieces of Us opens, workshops are facilitated by experienced instructors, intentionally limited in capacity, and held in Catalyst Creative Collective’s beautiful activation spaces within the gallery.
Tickets for each event are only $10 per person and are sold separately, with more details below and on Eventbrite.
Join us on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30–7 pm for a horticultural workshop with Nicci Radhe!
The first workshop in a series of three, participants will be guided through a seed-planting exercise and helped to explore the connections between nature, recovery, and long-term growth by experienced facilitator Nicci Radhe, whose work as a photographer, earth grower, and person in recovery has led her to discover new pathways for healing, including horticultural therapy, storytelling, and movement, while also supporting others through free community classes.
Join us on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30–7 pm for an expressive arts therapy workshop with Debby Urken!
The second workshop in a series of three, participants will be invited to express themselves through painting by experienced facilitator Debby Urken. Gentle facilitation will be provided as needed/desired. Painting will be followed by music and an opportunity to move or dance together in a safe environment. The evening will conclude with an opportunity to share and a brief closing circle.
Join us on Thursday, November 5 from 5:30–7 pm for a culinary demonstration and tasting with Chef Kevin Powers!
The third and final workshop in a series of three, Chef Kevin Powers of our very own Café 54 restaurant and job training program will engage participants in a lively, interactive culinary demonstration and tasting, with an emphasis on sensory activation and the importance of cooking as self care for recovery and well being.
Call to Artists
The Call to Artists is now closed. CTF is grateful to all artists who submitted artwork for Pieces of Us. Artist notifications will have been sent around October 7; more details regarding artwork delivery and pickup will be included in those emails.
IMPORTANT DATES
Gallery Installation: October 14–16, 2026
Opening Fundraiser & Exhibition Reception: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Exhibition: October 17 – November 6, 2026
Closing Reception & Awards Celebration: Friday, November 6, 2026
Artwork Pickup: November 7–9, 2026