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 Bryanna McManus as April’s Artist of the Month. Bryanna is from High Springs, FL.
For more than 15 years, MSAA has celebrated the artistic talents of the MS community in our digital Art Showcase. This year – for the second year in a row – we are excited to launch MSAA’s largest Showcase to date!
Featuring 94 artists and more than 250 wonderful pieces of artwork, MSAA’s 2026-2027 Art Showcase highlights the inspiring stories of individuals with multiple sclerosis from across the country. We highly encourage you to view this one-of-a-kind Showcase by visiting MSAA’s 2026-2027 Art Showcase webpage.
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 Leidy Burgos of Philadelphia, PA as March’s 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 Shana Stern as February’s Artist of the Month. Shana is from Los Angeles, CA.
Feels Like Lightning
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 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 Kristina Bear as November’s Artist of the Month. Kristina is from Cabot, AR.
Sun Kissed
Continue readingSelf-expression is a tool that can unleash your creativity in a unique way. It is not just a way to beat your internal stress; it is a self-defense mechanism that is powerful and can reveal a lot about our inner selves. Everyone has a unique way of expressing themselves and the best part of self-expression is it does not have to be perfect. I serve as a primary example of that. From that statement, I mean that I am no artist, but I like to draw and paint for fun. Art is therapeutic for me in more than just one way. For me, it is all about self-care and there are so many reasons why I enjoy the process. I like the sound of my sharpened pencil grazing on my paper. I like how I can translate my thoughts on a blank canvas. I like to see how different colors mix on a palette to create different shades. It helps me to relax and distract myself from a continuous string of thoughts crossing my mind. I find happiness in the fact that I was able to dedicate some quiet moments to myself. I like to use Paint-by-Number art, which are DIY structured painting kits. They are pre-designed with pictures and come with easy-to-follow instructions. It is great option for beginners who would like to experiment with colors and art.
If you are looking for a new hobby, try to explore different avenues that spark your creativity. Origami, pottery, sculpting, crocheting etc. are great mediums for artistic expression. Whatever you decide to do, feel free to express yourself in ways that speak volumes and give yourself permission to try something new without judgement. Nurture your passions and discover more about yourself each day.
As Albert Einstein once quoted — “Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
By Stacie Prada
Being creative is generally accepted as a desirable trait, and the science supports it helps our well-being. When we look at our health physically, it’s often using objective measurements, lab test results, and diagnostic imaging. They provide numerical measurements and data to compare ourselves to a healthy range for most people.
To capture emotional well-being, we use more subjective measurements that consider mood, worry, stress, happiness, and level of confidence we feel about managing our health.
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Crafting has always been more than just a hobby for me. It is a way to slow down, express myself, and bring warmth into my space without spending a fortune. The colors, materials, textures, and themes I choose reflect both my mood and personal style. You do not need a big budget to be creative; sometimes the most meaningful projects start with items you already have at home.
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It’s that time of year again! Every year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) hosts a digital Art Showcase, displaying the beautiful artwork and heartfelt stories of individuals with MS. Over the years, we have received many wonderful submissions from people from all over the country. We are once again hosting the Art Showcase and invite you to participate!
Beginning now until January 9, 2026, MSAA will accept visual art submissions for the 2026-2027 Art Showcase. Participants are encouraged to submit up to three pieces of artwork including but not limited to: paintings, drawings, digital artwork, and photography. Please note that all artwork must be photographed or digitally captured.
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