Since 2005, ADMH has hosted an art show at Alabama's state Capitol. Artists from around the state with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders have their abilities showcased throughout the month of May, in observance of Mental Health Month.

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Art Show Details

Calls for entry go out in February each year. Please send your contact information to be added to the e/mailing list. For more information and best practices for entering the show visit Capitol Showcase.

Not all of the pieces are for sale. All proceeds go to the individual artists. If the piece you like has a price, please contact us to make payment arrangements (checks only). NFS = Not For Sale

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I am a 32-year-old, from Alabama and I like listening to music, writing, and drawing. I enjoy exploring my mind Read more
Perfect Day
The first obstacle in my life was being hit by a car at the age of 13. I also faced Read more
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The multicolors on my tree show how I look now because in the past my tree would have no limbs. Read more
My Family Going to Town
I come to Riverbend to learn about my illness. I have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed in 1988. I enjoy learning Read more
The Lord of Many Colors
I’m bipolar and have some anxiety. I live independently in the community, and I try to help others when I Read more
Three Crosses
I have bipolar disorder. Right now, I am stable, and my life stays the same from day to day. It Read more
Summer Days
How my days got brighter in my recovery. And I love pretty summer days like in my painting. Charles Summer Read more
Hope 2
The biggest obstacles I had in my life were not being able to control my anger and drug usage. Also Read more
Seeing the Light
When we work together, lovely things can happen. This art is a beautiful example of that. Four friends, Art, Robert, Read more
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Inspired by the new blooming tree and how good life is as a clean human. The colors inspire and relax Read more
Daffy
My father completed his life when I was nine years old, and I have struggled with his decision most of Read more
The Rose
I have had both mental and physical problems all my life. I am diagnosed with schizophrenia and have symptoms every Read more
2Face
Story missing Shelley 2Face Free Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/oCBGKi6Rv2eS2YYb9 Read more
Mornings Mount
I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder co-occurring with substance abuse back in my early 40s. I began my mental health Read more
Angels Among Us
I am 44 and have been a Glenwood resident from a very young age. I am very independent and love Read more
Crack in My Wall
I was diagnosed with depression back in my early 20s and later it was changed to paranoid schizophrenia. I’ve been Read more
Utopia
I have faced many obstacles in my life. I know my mental illness is bipolar disorder now. I have had Read more
Love Poet
I have a medical condition of Marfan’s Syndrome and paranoid schizophrenia. My medical condition is the reason I am taller Read more
Love
I have faced many obstacles in my life. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was a young girl. I Read more
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I’m from Guatemala and I’m 38. I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. I get along with everyone and enjoy Read more
Overwhelming
I am autistic and have depression and anxiety. I am also in remission from bipolar disorder. I go to the Read more
It's Very Inspirational
I have paranoid schizophrenia and anxiety. I have had it for a little over 30 years. I do have two Read more
Rough Waters
The beginning represents the struggles of addiction but the people climb through it until they reach the peaceful top where Read more
Hop Into Spring
I have been an artist most of my life. As early as I can remember, I practiced until I could Read more
Holy Day
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at about 20 years old, so I’ve dealt with it my whole life. I have Read more
Summer Beach
I like to draw, and I want to be a famous artist in the future. Chelsea Summer Beach NFS Is Read more
A Derealized Angle
I experience disorganized thought and erratic affect. This did not deter me, maybe enhanced my path to better mindfulness and Read more
Buttoning of Spring
I live in a group home with roommates who I consider to be my closest friends. I attend the Montgomery Read more
Butterfly in the Sky
I live at home with my sister and attend the Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual Read more
House
I like drawing houses for art. Zachary House NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best Read more
Bruce Lee
The reason I enjoy drawing artwork is that it makes a difference to me. I feel I can explore through Read more
Yoga Frog
Story Missing Sarah Yoga Frog $50 Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/oCBGKi6Rv2eS2YYb9 Read more
3 Men on a Cross
I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was young. I have struggled with symptoms for my entire life. Read more
Tea Time
I have a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. I have a lot of forgetfulness with my illness. I have faced many Read more
Mickey Mouse Sun
I have depression and schizophrenia. I first came to Riverbend around 15 years ago. The medicine works well but makes Read more
Babyboy and Lullaby
I struggle with bipolar depression. I’m writing this to tell you about how my artwork has helped me overcome my Read more
A Day at the Fair
I like to be called: Artist. I attend The Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. Read more
Emotional Tsunami
From an early age, I knew I was different. I didn’t know how or why I was different; I just Read more
The House
I have faced many medical and mental health issues throughout my life. I have worked daily to overcome many obstacles Read more
Van Gogh Study
I don’t consider myself an artist. I became interested in art when a friend of mine needed an assistant for Read more
Symbols
I am a 35-year-old with very high energy for trains, transformers, and meeting and greeting new people. I love to Read more
Spring Bloom
I have had a mental illness my whole life. I was at Bryce Hospital for a long time, and I Read more
Untitled
What I love about drawing is cars. The different things you can do to a car to make it look Read more
A Modern Mavis
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with hallucinations, my first major episode happened when I was 23. This has profoundly Read more
Moonlit Waterfall
I’ve been struggling with a mental illness since I was 18 years old. I’ve had a lot of anxiety resulting Read more
Blue Sea
I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2003 and have been attending Riverbend ever since. I have learned coping skills, Read more
Colorful Web
My father completed his life when I was nine years old, and I have struggled with his decision most of Read more
A Spiritual Journey
I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I am proud to say I am a Veteran and receive services from the Read more
John 14:17
In November of 2019, I was diagnosed with Teenage Depression and till March 2020 I was steadily down. My thoughts Read more
Moonlight Romance
The mental illness and disabilities I have are autism, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety disorder. The challenges Read more
Big Mistake A-1
I am 51 years old. I first developed a mental illness after a large LSD overdose when I was 21. Read more
People Outside Playing in the Rain
I like drawing pictures. It's fun to draw and it makes me happy. Tim People Outside Playing in the Rain Read more
City of LA, California
I have Autism. I also have ADHD. I am a Christian. I enjoy coming to Riverbend to learn to use Read more
A Woman's Element
I am an artist that was self-taught. The artistic name I have given myself has a lot to do with Read more
The Empty Face
I have faced racial discrimination. I have a Traumatic Brain Injury from a boating accident when I was little. I Read more
Hope
I have schizoaffective disorder. I’ve tried to kill myself ten times. Thank God for Riverbend. It has helped me tremendously Read more
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Story missing Brandy Untitled $100 Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/oCBGKi6Rv2eS2YYb9 Read more
Hope 1
The biggest obstacles I had in my life were not being able to control my anger and drug usage. Also Read more
Misty
I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and depression. My medications have helped me overcome my anxiety and depression. I still struggle Read more
April Showers Bring May Flowers
I have been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, anger outbursts, and bipolar disorder. I have faced many obstacles in my life Read more
Arkansas Tiger
I like going to classes at Riverbend. I was diagnosed with depression and have improved since starting to take medication Read more
Work of Art
I started getting mentally sick at a young age. I have paranoid schizophrenia. It got worse over the years, so, Read more
Perplexed
I was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at age 18. Over the years, I’ve found that taking my medications regularly works Read more
Adorable Cross Life
Why I like to do art is because all the drawings and paintings that I do come to life. Whether Read more