The MS Plus Virtual Art Show provides people living with neurological conditions the opportunity to express their creativity and connect with others through art.
The MS Plus Virtual Art Show, now in its 18th year, provides people living with neurological conditions an opportunity to express their creativity and their unique experience of MS through art.
For World MS Day 2024, MS Plus is exploring the importance of finding your support network, or ‘village’ after an MS diagnosis — and all the forms a village can take. A celebration of the people, systems and services that support people with MS.
All artwork submitted in 2024 should explore the theme ‘My MS Diagnosis: It Takes A Village’: expressing what having an MS village means to you.
People living with MS, their carers and those with other progressive neurological conditions are eligible to enter. All types of artworks can be submitted, including paintings, illustrations, sculptures, craft, digital artwork and photography.
Each year one of the artists participating in the MS Virtual Art Show will receive the prestigious Barry Allen Art Award. The late Barry Allen was a man who loved painting and received great comfort from his interest in art and music.
We also have a dedicated prize for carers. Friends, family and carers of people living with MS or other neurological conditions in NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC are welcome to enter.
The full range of awards and prizes on offer include:
Submissions are now open and will close Monday 13 May 2024. Winners are announced on World MS Day Thursday 30 May.
The complete folio of artworks from all our 2024 entrants will be proudly on display from Monday 20 May! You will receive an email to let you know the gallery is live, so keep an eye on your inbox or jump back on to this page!
Watch Deanna Renee, winner of the 2022 Barry Allen Art Award, discuss her artwork:
The 2023 art show featured 171 beautiful, skillful works submitted by artists who are living with MS or another neurological condition and carers. The artwork included paintings, illustrations, sculptures, craft, digital artwork and photography.
Each year one artist will receive the prestigious Barry Allen Art Award. The late Barry Allen was a man who loved painting and received great comfort from his interest in art and music.
The virtual award ceremony took place on Tuesday 30 May in recognition of World MS Day.
Congratulations to our talented award winners:
In 2022, we were thrilled to receive 219 wonderfully creative submissions from 109 artists who are living with MS or another neurological condition and carers. The artwork included paintings, illustrations, sculptures, craft, digital artwork and photography.
Following our 16-year tradition, one of the artists participating in the 2022 MS Virtual Art Show won the prestigious Barry Allen Art Award. The late Barry Allen was a man who loved painting and received great comfort from his interest in art and music.
The virtual award ceremony took place on Monday 30 May in recognition of World MS Day. Congratulations to our talented award winners: