MSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Elizabeth Rash as January’s Artist of the Month. Elizabeth is from Winter Park, FL.
Self Portrait: A Girl Freed from MS
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Every year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) highlights the artistic talents of the MS community in our award-winning virtual Art Showcase. We have received many wonderful submissions from individuals with MS across the country and are delighted to invite the community to participate once again in MSAA’s 2026-2027 Art Showcase.
Now until January 9, 2026, individuals with MS are encouraged to submit up to three works of visual art along with their personal stories to be highlighted in MSAA’s 2026-2027 Art Showcase. We welcome various types of art including paintings, drawings, photography, and more. To participate, please visit MSAA’s Call for Submissions webpage, or email us at showcase@mymsaa.org.
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Kelly Montelo-Murphy as December’s Artist of the Month. Kelly is from Cicero, IL.
Hide and Seek
About the Artist: Kelly Montelo-Murphy, Cicero, IL
“My name is Kelly Montelo-Murphy. I have only been painting for the last six years. My interest in art is directly related to my progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosed in 2009. My MS affects my right side, so I began painting to strengthen my (non-dominant) left hand. So, in essence even though multiple sclerosis has taken so much, it has given me an artistic outlet through painting.”
MSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Kristina Bear as November’s Artist of the Month. Kristina is from Cabot, AR.
Sun Kissed
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Amanda Chavez as October’s Artist of the Month. Amanda is from Anthem, AZ.
Gato Luna
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Karen Pagen Cruz as September’s Artist of the Month. Karen is from Manchester, NH.
Grounded Roots
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Benjamin Roma as August’s Artist of the Month. Benjamin is from Seattle, Washington.
Beauty in a Field
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate April Yamamura as July’s Artist of the Month. April is from Niagara Falls, NY.
“Summer Scene”
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Vanessa Willison as June’s Artist of the Month. Vanessa is from Dorchester, NE.
“Untitled”
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Eileen Dillon as May’s Artist of the Month. Eileen is from Castle Rock, CO
“Our First Date”
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