Merrilee Schultz – March 2025 Artist of the Month

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 Merrilee Schultz as March’s Artist of the Month. Merrilee is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

“Chaos”

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MSAA Debuts the Largest Art Showcase Yet!

Every year, MSAA celebrates the artistic talents of the MS community in our digital Art Showcase. We are honored to have received such inspiring stories and pieces of art over the years. This year, we are excited to launch MSAA’s largest Art Showcase to date! With the participation of more than 85 artists, and over 240 art pieces displayed, the 2025 Art Showcase highlights the experiences of artists with MS from across the country.

Beginning this month, in honor of MS Awareness Month, one artist will be featured per month as our Artist of the Month. Artists of the Month will be shared on MSAA’s website, MS Conversations blog, and social media platforms. We highly encourage you to view this one-of-a-kind Showcase by visiting MSAA’s 2025 Art Showcase webpage.

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Eileen Figueroa – February 2025 Artist of the Month

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 Eileen Figueroa as February’s Artist of the Month. Eileen is from Houston, TX.

“New Beginnings”

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Keith Messina – January 2025 Artist of the Month

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 Keith Messina as January’s Artist of the Month. Keith is from Kearny, AZ.

“Inali Emotional Support”

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Don’t Miss MSAA’s Art Showcase Deadline!

Every year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) highlights the artistic talents of the MS community in our digital 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 2025-2026 Art Showcase.

Now until January 10, 2025, 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 2025-2026 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.

Eligibility:

  • To enter, you must have a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and provide a doctor’s verification of your diagnosis. Please note that if you are a returning artist for MSAA’s Art Showcase, you can disregard this step.
  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry and must be legal residents of the United States.
  • All entrants must submit a signed Release Form. This can be completed online or printed and emailed to showcase@mymsaa.org.

Please be sure to read through all Art Showcase rules and release form requirements prior to submitting your work.

Eligible submissions will be featured on MSAA’s website beginning in March 2025 in recognition of MS Awareness Month. Throughout the year, 12 artists and their work will be highlighted as Artists of the Month. To view submissions from previous Art Showcases, please visit our online gallery.

MSAA’s 2024-2025 Art Showcase recently won a Silver Digital Health Award! To learn more about this accomplishment, please read MSAA’s Latest News article.

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Kristan Simmons – December 2024 Artist of the Month

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 Kristan Simmons as December’s Artist of the Month. Kristan is from Johnson City, TN.

“Jonesborough in the Winter”

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Barbara Dixon – November 2024 Artist of the Month

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 Barbara Dixon as November’s Artist of the Month. Barbara is from Woodstock, GA.

“Pensive Child”

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Fall Into Self Expression

The change in season can bring about so many wonderful things, like the feeling of a fresh start, new experiences, and the opportunity to partake in certain activities that only occur during certain parts of the year – like pumpkin picking, haunted hayrides, and attending fall festivals. Although I am a big fan of season change and participating in its many exciting aspects, I can also fall into the feeling of decreased energy or motivation, under or over stimulation around the holidays, and fatigue from lack of sunlight or shorter days. When feelings like this arise, I find comfort in activities that allow me to express myself in new and creative ways.  Here are some fall and winter activities that bring me joy that I encourage others to try!

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Adam St. George – October 2024 Artist of the Month

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 Adam St. George as September’s Artist of the Month. Adam is from Menifee, CA.

“Under the Widow’s Web”

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Sarah Michael – September 2024 Artist of the Month

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 Sarah Michael as September’s Artist of the Month. Sarah is from Herndon, PA.

“Wiconisco Creek”

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