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 19th year, provides people living with neurological conditions an opportunity to express their creativity and their unique experience of MS through art.
This year's art show theme will again align with the World MS Day theme: My MS Diagnosis: Navigating MS Together.
You may choose to submit a piece that represents the story of your diagnosis, how you found supports, what support in those early days looked like for you, how it felt to be diagnosed or really anything you feel portrays your experience living with MS. You are limited only by your imagination!
Applications open Tuesday 1 April.
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:
Winners and special mentions will be announced on World MS Day Friday 30 May.
Applications will close 5pm, Sunday 4 May
Our 2025 entries will be judged by Northern College of the Arts & Technology Program Leader, Tracy Paterson.
Tracy has worked as an art and design educator for post compulsory students at NCAT Folio Preparation for over 15 years. During this time she has taught broadly across the creative arts including in Graphic Design, Photography and Photo-Imaging, Illustration, Visual Arts, Life Drawing, Communications, Visual Literacy, Studio Drawing and Digital Design.
The complete folio of artworks from all our 2024 entrants are now proudly on display! This year we had 61 talented artists submit 88 pieces of work for you to enjoy.
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: