Teresa Grzeslo – March 2022 Artist of the Month

Posted on March 4, 2022 by John MSAA

MSAA is very proud to introduce our 2022 Art Showcase, celebrating the work of nearly 50 artists affected by MS.

We received many wonderful submissions from across the country and we are delighted to share the work of these artists and their inspirational stories with you.

Each month, we highlight one artist as our Artist of the Month. This month – our first month of the 2022-23 MSAA Art Showcase – we are proud to feature artist Teresa Grzeslo of Lake Villa, IL:

About the Artist – Teresa Grzeslo

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Giovanni Arroyo – November 2021 Artist of the Month

Posted on November 3, 2021 by John MSAA

Each year, we feature the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis in our annual MSAA Art Showcase. We receive many wonderful submissions from across the country and are delighted to share the work of these artists and their inspirational stories with you, including highlighting one artist each month as our Artist of the Month. This month, we are proud to feature artist Giovanni Arroyo of Lake in the Hills, IL:

Giovanni Arroyo artwork entitled Long Night in Madrid — *“Long Night in Madrid”*

About the Artist – Giovanni Arroyo

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Gretchen Steele – December 2020 Artist of the Month

Posted on December 2, 2020 by John MSAA

Each year, MSAA features the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis in our annual MSAA Art Showcase. We also highlight one artist each month as our Artist of the Month. This month, we are proud to feature artist Gretchen Steele of Coulterville, IL:

Gretchen Steele December Artist of the Month

“On Such a Winter Day”

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December 2018 Artist of the Month: Celebrating the Work of Artists Affected by Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on December 3, 2018 by John MSAA

MSAA is very proud to present our 2018-19 Art Showcase – celebrating the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), like Terry (below) who is an Illinois artist with multiple sclerosis.

We have received many wonderful submissions from across the country and are delighted to share their work and their stories with you. Please visit our online gallery to view all of the new submissions.

Terry Grzelso – North Barrington, Illinois
Quiet Night

Quiet Night by Terry Grzeslo, Illinois artist with multiple sclerosis, MS Artist of the Month December 2018 BLOG

About the Artist

“Over the years, a variety of crafts and hobbies like lettering, detailed baking, and furniture refinishing filled my free time. As I’ve slowed down considerably, attention to my immediate surroundings and nature have provided new learning perspectives. I have found enhanced spiritual connectedness. New learning and artistic endeavors have truly supported my quality of life.”

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