About Clear Canvas
Creativity connection
recovery
through art.
recovery
through art.
Clear Canvas Collective is a contemporary sober art collective supporting artists through exhibitions, creative groups, and community connection.
Born from the weekly Art-ernoon group at Kennedy Street, Clear Canvas creates safe and sober spaces where artists can express themselves, showcase their work, and connect with others through creativity.
We believe there is healing power in creativity and that connection is one of the fundamental principles of recovery.
a message from danny
Celebrating artists in recovery.
“After seeing the power of creativity within recovery through my weekly art group, Art-ernoon, I wanted to create something that could further support artists and help their work reach wider audiences.
Clear Canvas is about providing a positive, safe space where artists can grow in confidence, connect with others and feel proud of their work and lived experience.”
— DANNY GOOD, Founder and Artistic Director
Artist: Leigh-Anna Barber
Visitors viewing artwork during the Clear Canvas Vol. 1 Exhibition | Phoenix Art Space, Brighton
Abstract artwork by Ollie Hay displayed at the Clear Canvas Vol. 1 Exhibition
Artist: Emily Field
PREVIOUS EXHIBITION
Clear Canvas Vol. 1
14 — 23 November 2025
Phoenix Art Space, Brighton
Our first exhibition brought together artists whose experiences of recovery have shaped their creative vision, presenting a dialogue between vulnerability and strength.
Through colour, texture, and form, these works embody the resilience of the human spirit and the ongoing pursuit of clarity amid complexity.
meet our artists
Ollie Hay
Leigh-Anna Barber Corbet
Peter James Field
Tyra Elizabeth
Amanda Thompson
Chloe Bailey-Mars
Daniel Good
Dan Belton
Kyle Hall
David Taylor
What artists are saying
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Danny Good has over 20 years' experience working across television, animation, publishing, and the contemporary arts.
His career includes reviving the classic children's brands Bagpuss and Clangers, creating the BAFTA-nominated BBC animation series Waybuloo, and curating contemporary art exhibitions in London and Brighton featuring both emerging artists and internationally recognised names including Matisse, Picasso, Banksy, Tracey Emin, and Damien Hirst.
Alongside his creative career, Danny brings lived experience of recovery and is currently training as a Certified Professional Recovery Coach.
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