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

a drawing of a cartoon character
SpongeBob
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I have struggled with anger and other symptoms of my illness. I would Read more
Swimming Away from Depression
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 14. When I became an adult, my diagnosis was changed to Read more
Rolling in the Sunset
I have bipolar disorder, and I have encountered many challenges because of my mental illness. My recovery plan is to Read more
Jack
I have struggled with mental illness and substance use disorder for years. These have affected every area of my life, Read more
Clouds in the Sky
Tamara attends a day program in Alabama. She likes volunteering at AICC. Some of her favorite things to do are Read more
Sundae Sunday
Alyssa attends a day program in Alabama. She enjoys doing artwork and attends art classes weekly. She also loves animals Read more
Banjo
I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety. They affect my life in several ways, such as through rituals and routines Read more
Untitled
When I draw, my mind explores different aspects of the world, and I reflect on everything that I have gone Read more
My Waterfall
I’m a self-taught artist, who has been making art for a while. I enjoy making art because it makes me Read more
Rain Clouds
I like drawing because it makes me feel good. Zachary Rain Clouds NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your Read more
Tornado
I feel like I have many challenges. I like drawing because it makes me happy. Timothy Tornado NFS Is this Read more
Outdoors
When I was younger, at about the age of 12, I began to misuse drugs. Now, I have overcome my Read more
Landscape
As a teenager, I lost the ability to speak. The one steady thing in my life was my family. They Read more
It’s Summertime
I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was young.  I have struggled with symptoms from both my entire Read more
Love
I have Marfan’s Syndrome and paranoid schizophrenia.  I experience many symptoms from both illnesses, but I am glad to be Read more
Let your Sunlight Shine, even through the Eye of a Storm
I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I am proud to say that I am a veteran and receive services from Read more
Untitled
This is a dolphin drawn along with a Bible verse. I love Philippians 4:13 because it encourages me to have Read more
Lilli’s Art
Story Missing Lilli Lilli’s Art NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/yzozWXf4mj5mnpkw5 Read more
Cross Bow
I’m primarily a self-taught artist, aside from high school, where I also spent much of my time working and doing Read more
Boats on the Ocean
Despite many life challenges, including a diagnosis of chronic paranoid schizophrenia, I have overcome them and in recovery, working with Read more
God is the Reason
My name is Leatus, and I struggle with schizophrenia and depression. I have been in the mental health system since Read more
Cry Punk
I have bipolar disorder. I taught myself art, drawing, and animation as a kid. I liked to draw and design Read more
Tree of Life
I learned about art in high school. Art has always interested me. It showed life to me as I made Read more
Dream
I drew this because I always wanted to fly a fighter plane. Johnathan Dream $15 Is this one your favorite? Read more
Betty Boo Character
I am a self-taught artist. I began learning at four.  I continued while studying in the hospital. I love to Read more
Church and Cemetery
Story Missing Tammy Church and Cemetery $15 Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: Read more
God's Glory on God's Green Earth
Art is an outlet for the thoughts I have about life. It is therapy for things I am going through. Read more
Redeemer
Now that I am mentally stable, I am more independent. I know my priorities in life, which makes me a Read more
Good to be…
I overdosed on LSD when I was 21. I have been in mental health facilities since then. It has been Read more
Church
I have had depression since I was a teenager.  I have been doing art since I was a young girl. Read more
Obscure
I have encountered many obstacles in life, including my mental illness diagnosis. I have been in the mental health system Read more
Anime Action
I was born with a disability in one of my hands. I can draw anime and my favorite cartoons. My Read more
I Like To Paint
At an early age, I was diagnosed with OCD and anxiety. I attend the Day Program at The Arc of Read more
Self-portrait
My name is Thomas. I have been coming to Riverbend for around twelve years. Taking medicine has helped me take Read more
Untitled
Story Missing Brooklynn Untitled NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/yzozWXf4mj5mnpkw5 Read more
Sun Flower
I have seen artists that inspired me to create my own art. My favorite materials are acrylics, watercolors, and mixed Read more
Home
My name is Wayne. I have muscular dystrophy. I get around in a wheelchair and use a walker. I try Read more
a cross with writing on it
Jesus’s Cross
I was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I have struggled with outbursts of anger. I Read more
Combination of Interests
Chris attends art and music classes. The art classes he attends range from painting, watercolor, and mixed media.  He is Read more
Star Wars
I have Organic Personality Disorder. I have been painting for a long time, and I like to paint lots of Read more
My Cross to Bear
I also encountered many obstacles associated with my illness. I have struggled with symptoms since being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Read more
Frida Kahlo
I've lived with depression and anxiety most of my life. About 5 years ago, I started acrylic painting to relieve Read more
A Sunny but Cloudy Day
This drawing is me. Art helped me relax, and it made me feel happy when I was sad. Art helped Read more
Eye am Breonna Taylor
Art, for me, like so many others, was a childhood pastime. It was a way to express myself without fear Read more
Me
This drawing is me. Art helped me relax, and it made me feel happy when I was sad. Art helped Read more
Rainbow Roblox
Story Missing Avery Rainbow Roblox NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/yzozWXf4mj5mnpkw5 Read more
Mary’s Love House
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was a young girl.  I have experienced many symptoms because of my illness.  I Read more
Identity Emerging
Artistry was in my blood, yet it was something I mastered through a series of trials. The tests were incremental, Read more
A Good Time to Be
I was diagnosed with autism as a child. One of the challenges I have overcome is learning to be independent. Read more
Untitled
I have PTSD and bipolar. I lived in 21 different foster homes. I started learning how to read at 60 Read more
Untitled
I’m a 41-year-old local artist who was born with a learning disability and has mild cerebral palsy that affects my Read more
Healthy Eating
I like to paint and make necklaces and bracelets. Painting and making jewelry are both ways to be artistic. Jane Read more
The Quail
Art has helped me overcome many obstacles in my life that I have lost. It makes me happy. It relaxes Read more
Untitled
I have CPTSD from long-term childhood trauma. I have a hard time with anxiety at times. I am also a Read more
Red Squares
I enjoy attending the Day Program, and I also receive personal care services at The Arc of Clarke County. At Read more
Summer Yum
Shelby attends a day program in Alabama. She enjoys playing tennis with Dream Court and is beginning to skate with Read more
Key and Knife
I have been creating art since I was six years old as a self-taught artist. When I am making art, Read more
The Covered Bridge on the Jetty
At thirty-four, I began to fulfill one of my ambitions, which was to be an artist. I'm sixty-five now, and Read more
Brody’s Art
Story Missing Steven Brody’s Art NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/yzozWXf4mj5mnpkw5 Read more
Hey there, Skunk
I have encountered many obstacles in my life, such as bullying and mental illness. I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective Read more
The World
I am a self-taught artist. I have been drawing for years.  I feel that God gave me the gift of Read more
Untitled
My name is Jwuanta, and I am praying to God that he will turn my attitude around. I am glad Read more
Jellyfish
Cheyenne attends a day program in Alabama. She enjoys riding her golf cart, walking, watching movies, bowling, eating very spicy Read more
Untitled
I am from Guatemala. I have schizoaffective disorder and am receiving treatment for my disorder. I enjoy drawing, listening to Read more
Matthew’s Art
Story Missing Matthew Matthew’s Art NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/yzozWXf4mj5mnpkw5 Read more
Unicorn
From childhood, I have struggled with mental illness. I became involved with art in the hospital wards when I was Read more
Spring in Bloom
I started painting as part of my recovery coping skills. I taught myself to paint, and I continue to improve Read more
Sunshine Flowers
I have schizoaffective disorder. I have encountered many obstacles in my life: shyness, feeling awkward, loneliness, not feeling good enough, Read more
Peace
When I was 37, about 4 years ago, I started having problems with mental illness and substance use. I recently Read more
The Church
This drawing is of a church. Art helped me relax, and it made me feel happy when I was sad. Read more
My Mind is Right
When making art, I draw inspiration from myself and my feelings. In the past, I have struggled with depression, but Read more
Love of God
I have depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I have had many struggles with mental illness since I was a little girl. Read more
Frank’s Art
Story Missing Frank Frank’s Art NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/yzozWXf4mj5mnpkw5 Read more
Psalms
In 2003, I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. I have learned coping skills, the importance of taking medications, and developed Read more
Mr. Alligator
My art has helped me overcome depression and shown me my ability to express myself. It makes me proud and Read more
Birds of a Feather
A friend once told me that I have a charmed life. Then, out of nowhere, with no warning, that "charmed Read more