Safe Harbor, South Shore Art Center and Paul Pratt Memorial Library host our 4th annual Upward Spiral Exhibit in support of National Recovery Month*.

This year’s Upward Spiral exhibit focuses on the artistry of the written word, and features snapshots of everyday images, encouraging discussion and reflection. The exhibit premiered in the Meeting Room of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library on September 7, 2021 and is open to the public for the remainder of month.

Please enjoy this year’s exhibit pieces below.

An exhibit focused on the artistry of the written word, and featured snapshots of everyday images, encouraging discussion and reflection.

Visual Gallery

Christian Arthur Gallery

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  • Untitled by Christian Arthur
  • “Apple” by Christian Arthur
  • “Jenga” by Christian Arthur

Meghann Perry Gallery

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  • “Wish” by Meghann Perry
  • “Hummingbird” by Meghann Perry
  • “These Boots” by Meghann Perry

Annemarie Whilton Gallery

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  • “Look Up” by Annemarie Whilton
  • “Roadbloom” Annemarie Whilton
  • “Still Growing” by Annemarie Whilton
  • “Lean On Me” by Annemarie Whilton
  • “Wee Bloom” by Annemarie Whilton
  • “Portland” by Annemarie Whilton

Written Gallery

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Artists Reception & Live Reading

September 16, 2021

Please click here to read the event press release.

*National Recovery Month is a nationwide observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. To learn more, please visit www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month