DETAILS
Humans Being Well Exhibit
October 19 – December 19, 2026, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Opening reception: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3 – 5pm
ABOUT
The goal of this exhibit is to explore and elevate protective factors that support overall wellness and destigmatize substance misuse, aiming to bring humanity to this ongoing social crisis. The exhibit will feature art-making, photography, videography, mindfulness, soundscape, and plant nature. Visitors will participate, learn more about the project, and understand the value of reframing stigma, renaming substance, and reclaiming resilience, as it reminds us of our human capacity to be well.
DIRECTIONS
University of Arizona – Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Spirit Building
1502 E. Mabel St., Tucson, AZ, 85719
The space is mobility-friendly with accessible routes, parking and restrooms
Parking Directions: Covered Parking in adjacent Highland Parking Garage during the weekdays and free/open parking on Saturday in adjacent main lot.
Parking Lot 2147: 1231 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85719
2026 SALUDARTE ARTISTS: CHEZSPIRIT & NICCI RADHE
ChezSpirit & Nicci Radhe is a collaborative artist team composed of Chezale Rodriguez, Wade Antonio Colwell, and Nicci Radhe. Drawing from diverse backgrounds in the performing arts, education, restorative practices, photography, and wellness, the team is dedicated to uplifting communities through creative expression and engagement. Chezale is a performing artist, educator, and arts administrator passionate about transformative public art. Wade brings expertise as a music curator, restorative practitioner, and education consultant, focused on fostering intergenerational connections. Nicci is a photographer, earth grower, and recovery advocate whose lived experience informs her commitment to community healing. Together, the team’s multidisciplinary approach centers on co-creation, equity, and the belief that art can build dialogue, reduce stigma, and inspire collective healing.
2026 SALUDARTE PROGRAM VISION
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona and the Pima County Health Department unite public health and the arts to reduce stigma by fostering connection and understanding within communities. Through creative expression and by highlighting lived experiences, we aim to build strong, empathetic connections that bridge gaps and dissolve barriers. SaludArte envisions inclusive spaces where every individual feels connected, valued, and supported.
2026 PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, in partnership with the Pima County Health Department, sought to commission an artist or artist team to develop a community-driven art project that addresses substance use stigma in Pima County.
THE WORK
This project commissioned an artist or artist team to work with a cohort of community members with lived experience of substance misuse to create artwork that challenged stigma and fostered understanding across communities in Pima County. Artwork shaped by community knowledge and lived experience has the power to create meaningful dialogue, foster connection, and contribute to healing through community voices and perspectives. The project positions art as a tool for dialogue, connection, and public understanding. Together, this cohort will develop artwork that will spark conversations about substance use, increase acceptance of available resources, and, overall, promote positive health outcomes among people who use drugs (PWUD), service providers, and the broader community.