Recovery.com is proud to present an exclusive screening of The Creative High, a compelling documentary that explores the intersection of addiction recovery and artistic expression. The film features nine artists recovering from addiction who use the creative process to awaken their true selves and pursue another chance at life.
This special event will take place at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI on March 12, 2025 and will feature an engaging post-film Q&A session with the film’s director Adriana Marchione, producer Dianne Griffin, and featured artist subject Jason Bernhardt.
This free event is open to the public, though attendees are encouraged to make a donation to support the Recovery Foundation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support for individuals on their recovery journey.
Gold Ticket – $100: VIP access to an exclusive networking reception with food and drinks before the event with the director, producer, and artist.
General Admission – Suggested $10 donation.
The Creative High showcases the resilience of artists in recovery and highlights the transformative power of creativity. The post-screening Q&A will allow guests to engage directly with the filmmakers and a featured artist from the film, offering valuable insights into the stories and struggles behind the documentary.
“We are thrilled to bring this powerful film to Madison and create a space where art and recovery intersect,” said Cliff McDonald, Chief Growth Officer at Recovery.com. “This event is about fostering community, raising awareness, and supporting those on the path to recovery.”
📍 Venue: Majestic Theatre, Madison, WI
📅 Date & Time: March 12, 2025 at 7pm
🎟 Cost: Free (Suggested Donation Encouraged)
💡All Proceeds Benefit: Recovery Foundation
Seating is limited! Visit our ticket page HERE to secure your ticket. Join us for an evening of inspiration, creativity, and community in support of a meaningful cause!
About Recovery.com
Recovery.com (formerly RehabPath) was created in 2017 to help people discover a path to recovery that is right for them, starting with landing on websites they can trust. It aims to provide unbiased, educational, helpful information about treatment for addiction and mental health, with a goal of connecting individuals worldwide with the right mental health and addiction treatment options. To learn more, visit Recovery.com.
About The Recovery Foundation
The Recovery Foundation, Inc., founded in 2009, is a non-profit organization that supports individuals through their substance abuse and mental health recovery by providing them with Treatment Scholarships, to help aid in the cost. The Scholarship Recipients become dedicated to their recovery, and want to improve the quality of their lives, embracing the present and future.
About The Creative High
Nine artists recovering from addiction use the creative process to awaken their true selves and pursue another chance at life.
The Creative High explores how artists grappling with substance use disorder harness creative expression to heal and rebuild meaningful lives. Through hip-hop, theater, dance, rock and roll, photography and painting, this revealing documentary showcases how various art mediums can inspire resilience and celebrate the human spirit.
From the exhilarating rush of performance to soulful moments in the studio, each artist navigates recovery through art. Candid interviews and intimate portrayals spotlight the complexities of addiction and recovery, offering a nuanced perspective. Seeking an alternative ‘high’ through creativity provides a gateway to vitality and spiritual connection.
One in seven individuals faces the challenges of substance use disorders. The tide is turning with a revolution in mental health and recovery advocacy. Alongside traditional addiction treatment methods, holistic health and arts therapies are increasingly prevalent, providing essential support for individuals in their healing journey. Extensive research on the benefits of creativity is widely documented suggesting creative expression can result in several outcomes for substance use disorders such as decreasing denial, fostering open communication, and lessening shame.
“The Creative High is a moving testimony to the power of healing through art, authenticity, and connection. These stories help counter the romantic notion that one ‘has to suffer to be creative”. — Susan Raeburn, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
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