Saturday, September 27
Open Gallery Hours: 12:00-5:00 PM
Featured Event
Hands-On Crafting | Creative Kaleidoscope Sessions
1:00-4:00 PM | John Paul I Center
Four drop-in DIY Stations (pre-registration required)
Sunday, September 28
Open Gallery Hours: 12:00-5:00 PM
Featured Event
Live Readings: Poetry & Creative Nonfiction
1:00 PM | Atithi Studios
Featuring festival submissions and a special reading by Pittsburgh memoirist Brian Broome.
*No registration required
Event Schedule
Daily Open Gallery Hours
Visit anytime during these hours to explore exhibitions at both galleries.
The Fresh A.I.R. (Art in Recovery) Festival is Returning to Sharpsburg with an Expanded 3-Day Celebration of Art, Recovery, and Community!
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This National Recovery Month, the Fresh A.I.R. (Art in Recovery) Festival returns to Sharpsburg for its most expansive celebration yet: a free, three-day, sober-friendly cultural event showcasing the power of creativity in addiction recovery. Open to the public from Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28, the festival will feature visual art, writing, music, crafting, and more—spotlighting artists and storytellers in recovery.
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Centered around the themes of creativity, joy, resilience, and hope, the festival invites enthusiasts, novices, and professional creatives in recovery from substance use/addiction to show & sell their work. This curated series of exhibitions, literary readings, hands-on workshops, and zero-proof social events supports community and connection while working to challenge stereotypes and reduce stigma.
The Fresh A.I.R. Festival aims to:
Celebrate creativity in recovery
Challenge addiction-related stigma
Promote connection through sober-friendly community events
Build a visible, inclusive platform for recovery stories
Highlights of the 2025 Festival Expansion
Two Gallery Spaces
Atithi Studios and Ketchup City Creative will both feature original works available for exhibition and sale.
Literary Sessions
Live readings of poetry and creative nonfiction submissions, as well as a special reading by Pittsburgh memoirist Brian Broome.
Zero-Proof Cocktails &
Sweet Treats from Local Vend
The opening night reception will feature a full zero-proof botanical bar and delicious treats from Evanly Bakes.
Hands-on
Crafting Stations
As part of our Creative Kaleidoscope series, this year we will be featuring four hands-on crafting stations open to all!
*Pre-registration required.
Live Acoustic Performances
by Sober Musicians
The opening night reception will feature music from local musicians Cody Piper and Julia Norah.
More Volunteer Opportunities
If you're looking for a chance to get involved, this is your chance to join our team and help make the festival a success! Click here to volunteer!
The 2025 Fresh A.I.R. Festival is sponsored by Peerstar
Thank you for your generous support!