9 gift ideas that also raise awareness of the opioid crisis

Our Ignite Opioid Awareness Project is winding down, and December is your last chance to purchase art created by individuals who’ve experienced the opioid crisis. Give a gift that not only inspires, but helps to raise awareness of the crisis and reduce the stigma associated with substance use.

 

1. A representation of someone who is more than a substance user.

 
 
 
 
 
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“Deeper Than You Sea” By anonymous Acrylic on Canvas 16”x20” $300 #ignitealberta #fentanylcrisis #yycart #yyc #harmreduction

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2. A beautiful use of grayscale.

 
 
 
 
 
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“Scape” By Kimberly LeBlanc Acrylic on Canvas 10”x20” $40 #ignitealberta #opiodcrisis #yycart #endstigma #harmreduction #yyc

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3. A collage of positive inspiration.

 

4. A mixed media piece that shows the complicated life of substance use.

 

5. An illustration of something that is “better when you are not high.”

 

6. A piece to remember fallen brothers.

 
 
 
 
 
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“Absence of Evil” By Calvin O’Brien Mixed media on Canvas 24”x36” $200 #ignitealberta #opiodcrisis #endstigma #harmreduction #yycart #yyc #

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7. A pretty pastel sunburst.

 
 
 
 
 
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This amazing artist created two beautiful pastel pieces in one session! #ignitealberta #harmreduction #yycart #opioidcrisis #yyc

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8. A melancholic acrylic.

 
 
 
 
 
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“Melancholy” by Anna Jackson Acrylic on Canvas 8”x10” $150 #yycart #ignitealberta #fentanylcrisis #harmreduction #yyc

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9. A floral masterpiece.

 
 
 
 
 
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“Broken Branch” By one of our amazing participants in our Friday class #yycart #ignitealberta #harmreduction #opioidcrisis #yyc

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If you are interested in purchasing a piece from Ignite, contact:

Brianna Willey
Project Coordinator
587-349-6304
[email protected]

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