The Gaines Center for the Humanities Present: A Multi-Disciplinary Showcase on Addiction and Recovery

The University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities is embarking on a remarkable journey to address the critical issue of addiction and recovery through an interactive, multidisciplinary exhibit. This exhibition aims to shed light on stories related to addiction and recovery concerning drugs and alcohol while dispelling myths surrounding these issues. We want to highlight and immortalize the research, the stories, and the triumphs of our UK campus and the surrounding Lexington community.

Our Mission

Our goal is to bring together a diverse community of artists, researchers, community members, advocates, and more, all of whom share a connection to addiction. Together, we will create an immersive and accessible exhibit that speaks to the hearts of our community. Our mission is to spark meaningful discussions on addiction, transforming negative stigmas into a compassionate and holistic perspective.

Exhibition Details

• Location: Commonwealth House, 224 E Maxwell Street
• Dates: Friday March 29 to Tuesday May 28, 2024
• Hours: Monday 10.00am-3.00pm
              Tuesday 10.00am-3.00pm
              Wednesday 10.00am-3.00pm
              Thursday CLOSED
              Friday by prior appointment only (please request at least 48 hours in advance)
              Saturday CLOSED
              Sunday CLOSED

About the Gaines Center

Devoted to refining an appreciation for the humanities in students and faculty, the Gaines Center embraces varied paths of knowledge, and particularly strives to integrate creative work with traditional academic learning. The Gaines Fellowship was designed to enrich the undergraduate experience in the humanities at a time when science and technology are dominant. Fellows receive an enhanced understanding of human condition through the humanities while developing an interest in the public issues of their immediate community and world.