Trillium Project

10/16/2026

Every story matters.

As part of our upcoming art exhibition, we invite individuals with lived experiences of recovery, as well as those who work alongside and support people in recovery, to join us for a special community storytelling and portrait session with Amanda Page and Edwin Martell.

We hope to create a welcoming space for honest reflections. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences and have a photographic portrait taken.

With participants’ permission, these portraits and personal reflections may become part of future exhibitions, community events, publications, and an archive helping these important stories reach and resonate with others.

Whether you’re finding your way, celebrating years of recovery, or helping others along their journey, your perspective matters. We would be honored to hear your story.

Location: The City Hall, Oddfellows 2nd Floor- 526 Second St Portsmouth, Ohio

Date & Time: Saturday, October 24th 4-6PM

10/13/2026

I believe because I hope there’s a better way of life.
~Mariah Warren

Our community is filled with stories of strength and second chances. Come hear them, see them, and celebrate the people behind them.

Join us for the opening reception of WE DO RECOVER October 23rd from 6-8pm at the City Hall (2nd Floor), Oddfellows 526 Second St. Portsmouth, Ohio. Light refreshments will be served.

As documented by Amanda Page, MFA & Edwin Martell, Elm Street Photography.

10/11/2026

I James, I believe in second chances because it might save someone’s life. And give them a chance at life. And get them on the right track. And it will build them up for a new way of life. ~James McDaniel

Our community is filled with stories of strength and second chances. Come hear them, see them, and celebrate the people behind them.

Join us for the opening reception of WE DO RECOVER October 23rd from 6-8pm at the City Hall (2nd Floor), Oddfellows 526 Second St. Portsmouth, Ohio. Light refreshments will be served.

As documented by Amanda Page, MFA & Edwin Martell, Elm Street Photography.

10/11/2026

We Do Recover is a community-centered gallery exhibition exploring the experiences of addiction, recovery, loss, and resilience in Portsmouth and Scioto County, Ohio. Through personal stories, photographs, and other creative expressions, the exhibition challenges the stigma surrounding substance use disorder while honoring the lives of those affected. As part of the Trillium Monument Project, We Do Recover invites the community to reflect on its collective history, reclaim its narrative, and imagine a future rooted in healing, dignity, and hope. ~Amanda Page, MFA

Join us for the following events:

OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, October 23rd•6-8PM

OPEN GALLERY HOURS
Saturday, October 24th•4-8PM
Community Photo Booth and
Written Reflections 4-6PM

OPEN GALLERY HOURS
Sunday, October 25th•12-4PM
Zine Workshop hosted by
Klaire Smith 2-4PM

Photos by Edwin Martell, Elm Street Photography

10/06/2026

I believe in second chances. We come into this world without instruction. We watch our parents, our friends, even T.V. shows trying to digest life and how to win at it. We are put through many obstacles along the way. Some we will conquer, others we will fail, but if we have heart & the will to succeed - we go at it again. Its just not 2nd chances, but 3rd, 4th, 5th and so on. We continue this fight until we find victory. ~Misty Hurt

Our community is filled with stories of strength and second chances. Come hear them, see them, and celebrate the people behind them.

Join us for the opening reception of WE DO RECOVER October 23rd from 6-8pm at the City Hall (2nd Floor), Oddfellows 526 Second St. Portsmouth, Ohio. Light refreshments will be served.

As documented by Amanda Page, MFA & Edwin Martell, Elm Street Photography.

10/02/2026

I believe in second chances because I believe that people are more than their worst moments. Change is not a linear process and neither is recovery. I believe that when someone has access to services, programs, and assistance they can flourish and grow. Past mistakes don’t define you. ~Faunae Newman

Our community is filled with stories of strength and second chances. Come hear them, see them, and celebrate the people behind them.

Join us for the opening reception of WE DO RECOVER October 23rd from 6-8pm at the City Hall (2nd Floor), Oddfellows 526 Second St. Portsmouth, Ohio. Light refreshments will be served.

As documented by Amanda Page, MFA & Edwin Martell, Elm Street Photography.

09/30/2026

Find 'em at The Landing

09/29/2026

We Do Recover: Stories, Strength, and Second Chances opens in a few short weeks.

Join us for a weekend reflecting upon what it looks like to be a community in recovery through the documentation of personal experiences collected by writer Amanda Page and photographer Edwin Martell.

All events will take place in The City Hall on the Second Floor at Oddfellows. All events are free and open to the public.

09/23/2026

09/21/2026