Largest Art Showcase Ever Debuts, plus MSAA’s March 2026 Artist of the Month

Posted on March 4, 2026 by MSAA

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.

March 2026 MS 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 Leidy Burgos of Philadelphia, PA as March’s Artist of the Month.

Artwork from MSAA's March 2026 Artist of the Month, Leidy Burgos, entitled "Uneasy Shockwave — *Uneasy Shockwave*

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Shana Stern – MSAA’s February 2026 Artist of the Month

Posted on February 2, 2026 by MSAA

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

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Elizabeth Rash – MSAA’s January 2026 Artist of the Month

Posted on January 2, 2026 by MSAA

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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Don’t Miss the Deadline for MSAA’s 2026 Art Showcase!

Posted on December 8, 2025 by MSAA

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.

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Kelly Montelo-Murphy – MSAA’s December 2025 Artist of the Month

Posted on December 1, 2025 by MSAA

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 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.”

Kristina Bear – MSAA’s November 2025 Artist of the Month

Posted on November 4, 2025 by MSAA

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

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Spotlight Your Talents in MSAA’s 2026-2027 Art Showcase

Posted on October 15, 2025 by MSAA

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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Amanda Chavez – MSAA’s October 2025 Artist of the Month

Posted on October 1, 2025 by MSAA

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 Amanda Chavez as October’s Artist of the Month.  Amanda is from Anthem, AZ.

Gato Luna

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Karen Pagen Cruz – MSAA’s September 2025 Artist of the Month

Posted on September 3, 2025 by MSAA

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 Karen Pagen Cruz as September’s Artist of the Month. Karen is from Manchester, NH.

Grounded Roots

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Benjamin Roma – MSAA’s August 2025 Artist of the Month

Posted on August 1, 2025 by MSAA

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 Benjamin Roma as August’s Artist of the Month. Benjamin is from Seattle, Washington.

Beauty in a Field

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