The INTO LIGHT Project

The INTO LIGHT Project We educate the community about addiction as a disease.

The INTO LIGHT Project fights the stigma of drug addiction by organizing public exhibitions featuring portraits of those lost to addiction, paired with narratives to learn about their lives.

We’re proud to share that INTO LIGHT artist Clayton Conner was awarded an artist-in-residence opportunity in Italy.Clay...
06/09/2026

We’re proud to share that INTO LIGHT artist Clayton Conner was awarded an artist-in-residence opportunity in Italy.

Clayton’s portrait work with INTO LIGHT is only one facet of a much wider artistic practice. Like many of our artists, he is a versatile and evolving creator whose work spans ideas, mediums, and experiences beyond his contributions to INTO LIGHT.

We’re excited to celebrate this chapter in Clayton’s artistic journey and his growing international recognition.

You can follow him and see more of his artwork, which includes large murals, on Instagram

We are pleased to announce the opening of the INTO LIGHT Project's Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories exhibition ...
06/07/2026

We are pleased to announce the opening of the INTO LIGHT Project's Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories exhibition at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center in Wisconsin.

The exhibit opened on June 6 and will remain on view through November 21, 2026, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with the portraits and personal stories of individuals lost to substance use disorder from the state of Wisconsin.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center for their support, partnership, and dedication in helping bring this exhibition to the community. Their commitment to fostering understanding and dialogue helps ensure that these important stories continue to be seen, heard, and remembered.

We are grateful to be part of this community and look forward to the conversations this exhibition will inspire.

Thank you to District216 and LoDo Studios for hosting such a meaningful event in support of the INTO LIGHT Project and t...
05/27/2026

Thank you to District216 and LoDo Studios for hosting such a meaningful event in support of the INTO LIGHT Project and the Continuing the Conversation exhibit in Santa Barbara.

We are especially grateful to INTO LIGHT Board Member Bernadette Brierley and INTO LIGHT artist Elizabeth Jones for sharing their voices and experiences, and to everyone who attended and participated in the conversation.

We are honored to help spread the word about the upcoming Steps of Hope Overdose Awareness Walk 2026 taking place on:📍 D...
05/18/2026

We are honored to help spread the word about the upcoming Steps of Hope Overdose Awareness Walk 2026 taking place on:

📍 DMACC Ankeny
📅 May 20, 2026
🕕 Walk begins at 6:00 PM
(Resource tables open at 5:00 PM)

This important event was founded by Ann Breeding in memory of her son, Daniel Bailey, and continues to bring together families, advocates, and community members throughout Iowa to raise awareness, support recovery, and remind others that nobody walks alone.

We are also grateful that the INTO LIGHT Project Continuing the Conversation (CTC) Exhibit will be featured at the University of Iowa ARC table during the walk.

Thank you to Ann and everyone involved with Steps of Hope Iowa for the compassionate and lifesaving work you continue to do in your communities. 💜

We’re grateful to see Jessica Duggan’s artwork on display at LoDo Studios as part of the INTO LIGHT Project’s Continuing...
05/12/2026

We’re grateful to see Jessica Duggan’s artwork on display at LoDo Studios as part of the INTO LIGHT Project’s Continuing the Conversation exhibition hosted by District216 in Santa Barbara.

Jessica’s mother, Bernadette Brierley, has become an important part of the INTO LIGHT family through her ongoing support, advocacy, and service as a member of our Board of Trustees. We are deeply thankful for all she has done in loving remembrance of Jessica and in support of the project’s mission.

Jessica’s artwork is available for purchase at LoDo Studios and online at https://saje94.square.site/. All net proceeds benefit the INTO LIGHT Project.

We’re also looking forward to Bernadette and INTO LIGHT artist Elizabeth Jones presenting at LoDo Studios as part of this meaningful community conversation. This event is hosted by District216 and will take place tomorrow on Wednesday, May 13!

Today, on Bereaved Mother’s Day, we hold space for the mothers who carry the loss of a child.Within the INTO LIGHT Proje...
05/03/2026

Today, on Bereaved Mother’s Day, we hold space for the mothers who carry the loss of a child.

Within the INTO LIGHT Project, we have come to know so many of these mothers, women who have shared their children’s stories with courage, love, and deep generosity. Through their willingness to remember and to speak their children’s names, they help create understanding, compassion, and connection for others.

We hold close all mothers who are carrying loss today, recognizing the enduring bond between a mother and her child. 💛

We’re excited to be part of an upcoming evening hosted by District216, at LoDo Studios in Santa Barbara, CA on May 13.Be...
05/01/2026

We’re excited to be part of an upcoming evening hosted by District216, at LoDo Studios in Santa Barbara, CA on May 13.

Bernadette Brierley, mother to Jessica Duggan, and a member of INTO LIGHT Project’s Board of Trustees, and Elizabeth Jones, one of our artists, will be presenting. This even will be a wonderful opportunity to engage with the mission of INTO LIGHT through personal stories, reflection, and conversation.

We’re grateful to be part of this meaningful gathering and to continue bringing these important conversations into communities.

Learn more:
district216.com/events

We’re proud to highlight Jeremy Hebbel, one of the talented artists contributing portraits to the INTO LIGHT Project. Je...
04/22/2026

We’re proud to highlight Jeremy Hebbel, one of the talented artists contributing portraits to the INTO LIGHT Project. Jeremy studied at the Delaware College of Art and Design and brings both technical skill and deep empathy to the work he creates.

An entrepreneur, dog lover, and very proud husband and stay-at-home dad, Jeremy shares a personal connection to the mission of INTO LIGHT. As an individual in recovery who has also lost dear friends and loved ones to addiction, the project holds special meaning for him. Jeremy has said that working on these portraits feels both heavy and deeply important, and he is grateful for the opportunity to help provide families with a portrait to remember their loved ones.

We’re thankful for the care and compassion Jeremy brings to this work.

To see more of Jeremy’s work, visit:
www.hebbelportraits.com

We extend our sincere thanks to K*T Radio, NPR, and The University of Texas at Austin for sharing this thoughtful story ...
04/17/2026

We extend our sincere thanks to K*T Radio, NPR, and The University of Texas at Austin for sharing this thoughtful story about the INTO LIGHT Project exhibition currently on view in Austin until May 23.

Coverage like this helps bring greater awareness to the lives and stories represented in the exhibition and continues the important conversation about substance use disorder and stigma.

You can read and listen to the story here:
https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2026-04-15/austin-tx-into-light-addiction-drug-overdose-portraits-exhibit

| Georgia Submissions Opening Soon |Submissions for the INTO LIGHT Project Georgia exhibition will open on February 11.W...
02/06/2026

| Georgia Submissions Opening Soon |

Submissions for the INTO LIGHT Project Georgia exhibition will open on February 11.

We would like to invite families and friends who have lost a loved one to substance use disorders to submit. We accept 30 submissions on a first come first serve basis.

Help us to eradicate the stigma and shame that prevents those with substance use disorders and their families from getting the help they deserve.

Location: Carrollton Center for the Arts, Carrollton, GA

Dates: November 5 - December 14, 2026

For more information contact: Alisha Beck | [email protected] | 770-431-0188

Please feel free to share the submission flyer with family or friends, and on social media.

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