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

colorful landscape with fencing
Creatures Fenced In
I have attended Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS) for many years and currently live in a group home in Troy. Read more
Sponge Bob Squarepants grilling some hamburgers
Crabby Patties
Throughout my life I have faced many obstacles. My parents divorced when I was younger, and we moved many places. Read more
a heart on fire
SAC76
Story missing Keith SAC76 NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
a sun rising over some mountains in a fog
Foggy Sunrise
I am an adult with an intellectual disability and a student at Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). I am a Read more
a house on a prairie
House on the Prairie
I am an adult with intellectual disabilities and attend Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). I am a part of the Read more
a landscape with trees, buildings and animals
Sunny Day
I am an adult learner in the Raygene Burkett Class at Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). I enjoy every day Read more
a house with trees
Tree House
Story missing Pamela Tree House NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
a waterfall in a lush background
Waterfall
Story missing Tracy Waterfall NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
a self portrait
I May Struggle, but I’ll Help You
Since I was in elementary school, I dreamed of working for the biggest animation studio in America and took art Read more
the face of a lion
King of the Jungle
Story missing Deon King of the Jungle $15 Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Read more
a woman bottle feeding a baby
Frost Sparkles
I am 29 years old and attend the Day Hab at the Azalea Training Center in Millbrook. I enjoy playing Read more
a painting of a galaxy
Planets Galaxy
I am an adult living with autism. My day program at Next Step Farms provides me with the opportunity to Read more
black and gold raindrops
Rain and Wind from Within
I have a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. I have a lot of forgetfulness with my illness. I have faced many Read more
two yellow love birds on a branch
Two of a Kind
I am 53 years old and attend the Day Hab at the Azalea Training Center in Millbrook. I participate in Read more
a portrait of Beetlejuice as a baby
Baby Beetlejuice
I was born in Haleyville, Alabama, but I moved around a lot and ended up in Florence, Alabama. I am Read more
an apple tree on a sunny day
Tree Polka Dot Apple Grow
I have a diagnosis of mild intellectual disabilities and autism. One obstacle I have faced in life is learning to Read more
a painting of many colors and personal crests
Chaos
I have faced some very hard and painful things in my life. I was shot, stabbed, robbed, and raped, and Read more
a gumball machine
Chewing with Success
My illness is major depression. I have learned to express my feelings with art. I have overcome my obstacles by Read more
flowers in many colors
Springtime
Story missing Pam Springtime NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
several eyes of varying colors
A lot of Eyes
My name is Clint, and I have autism. I have struggled for a long time because I do not like Read more
a colorful fish
Prize Winning Catch
I had a hard time with math, but I continue to stick with it. I learn at my pace now. Read more
several white trees against a colorful landscape
Winter in the Woods
I am an adult attending Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). I love to draw. I especially enjoy working with pencils Read more
flowers in different colors
Flowers
Story missing Kimberly Flowers NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
two very different eyes
Awake, O Sleeper
I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, drug-induced psychosis, depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. I Read more
a female figure with snakes for hair
The Gorgon and the Snake Farm
Remembering the war is hard to avoid with gunshots outside my window. When I sweep my sidewalk and hear gunfire, Read more
an eye with a rose for an iris along with many other roses
Still like a Rose
Story missing Kesha Still like a Rose NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Read more
painting of a rabbit
PETZ!!
I’m an adult living with intellectual and social delays. I communicate best through visual means and always welcome the opportunity Read more
blue bird on a branch
Bluebird at Sunset
As an adult living with intellectual delays, I find joy and excitement in my many activities, whether they be athletic, Read more
a house, the sun, and some flowers
Home
Story missing Sherry Home NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
a colorful house with circles
House
My name is Paula. My picture is of a house. Paula House $10 Is this one your favorite? Cast your Read more
a self portrait
Confusion
I have had a real hard time with my head because of schizophrenia. I get very anxious and scared sometimes, Read more
landscape with trees
Sun Rising Over the Trees
I have been diagnosed with moderate intellectual disabilities. One challenge that I have had to overcome is speaking up for Read more
green cross with the words hope, love and faith around it
Faith
I grew up in a small church. Easter was my favorite time and a special time to spend with my Read more
two trees on a sunny day
Dino Trees
I attend Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS), where I am learning important daily life and social skills to help me Read more
a smiley face sticking out its tongue surrounded by words
My Testimony
I have faced challenges including schizophrenia, schizoaffective depression, general depression, and difficulties with money management. Through recovery, I have achieved Read more
a female figure with stripes
The Spider Pre-Dater VII
I undergo comprehension gaps and affective disruption. They have brought a severance between myself and the community upon me.  As Read more
a green pasture with a tree and fence
Pasture
I am a young adult with an intellectual disability and a student at Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). I tend Read more
a turkey and some corn
Turkey and Corn
I have had to overcome everything in my life. I can’t get a job because I can’t count money or Read more
a self portrait
Untitled
My name is Mandy. This piece is important to me because it represents who I am and what I’ve overcome. Read more
two people standing around outside of a building
My Friend looking around the Outside
Story missing Peggy My Friend looking around the Outside NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Read more
a building with people and trees around it
Homeless Shelter
Story missing Jerome Homeless Shelter NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
two hands over some fabric
The Right Left Hand
When her hair is snowy white, Time will prove I’m right… Nick The Right Left Hand NFS Is this one Read more
stylized version of the word 'strong' painted on a brick wall
Strong
I have faced some big challenges in my life with ADHD and PTSD. It hasn't always been easy to stay calm, especially Read more
sculptures of hearts in pink and blue
Two Hearts
Story missing Stormy Two Hearts NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
apartment building and trees
Apartment
Story missing Travis Apartment NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
a single tree
Lonely Tree
I am an adult on the autism spectrum and a student at Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). Over time, I Read more
a teddy bear with a heart holding flowers
Let’s Play
I have had a really hard time in my life because of things going on in my head. I have Read more
a funny face and a happy face
My Happy Face
Living with bipolar disorder has brought challenges, including managing daily life while taking multiple medications. I also faced a very Read more
a portrait of Princess Peach
Princess Peaches
My name is Chelsea. I have been drawing since high school. I drew this character and named her Peaches. Chelsea Read more
several smiley faces with varied expressions
Happy Go Lucky
I have faced several obstacles throughout my life, including being diagnosed with OCD, which has significantly impacted my experiences in Read more
a white horse against a dark background
Visions
My name is Devonte. I am a 30-year-old male with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. This story comes along with Read more
a gray dove holding an olive branch
Peace Dove
Story missing Rhonda Peace Dove NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
a tree on a sunny day with bees and butterflies
Spring Day
I am a young adult on the autism spectrum. I attend Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS), where I have been Read more
an angel figure with both the American flag and the Alabama state flag
Patriotic Angel
I have had struggles with following rules and instructions and just becoming more respectful overall. Richard Patriotic Angel NFS Is Read more
two trees on a sunny day
Nature Storm
I attend Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). I am in the Raygene Burkett class, and I am an assistant leader Read more
a person wearing a blindfold that is surrounded by giant butterfly wings
Clipped
I am a contemporary expressionist painter from Mobile. My work is meant to be both empowering and symbolic to the Read more
a blue dolphin swimming
Dolphin Tales
I am 28 years old and attends the Day Hab at the Azalea Training Center in Millbrook. I enjoy, walking, Read more
large swaths of yellow, orange, and pink
Sun Rising Over the Trees
I have been diagnosed with moderate intellectual disabilities. Challenges I have had to overcome are learning about and adjusting to Read more
a timeline of Mary's life
Time line of my life
Story missing Mary Timeline of my Life NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Read more
drawing of a brain and markers
Tangled Thoughts
I have anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder. I have been working on how to deal with my depression and Read more
stylized rainbow
Over the Rainbow
I am an adult student at Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS). I enjoy learning new things and exploring a wide Read more
ocean waves
The Ocean of Love
This piece changed a lot about me. It was the summer of 2024. I had been dealing with abuse from Read more
colorful stripes of red and orange hues
Spring
I have been diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities. An obstacle I have faced is being more independent. I am a Read more
a dark cloud
Dark Cloud
I have faced challenges related to ADHD and bipolar disorder, which require me to take medication all throughout the day Read more
a tiger near a river with fish
Eye of the Tiger
Story missing Christina Eye of the Tiger $5 Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Read more
a portrait of a soldier
Soldiers
I drew and painted this picture for my brother and soldiers. My brother always says, “I’ll be home soon.” I Read more
a very happy figure
A Person with a Smiley Face
Story missing Braxton A Person with a Smiley Face NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Read more
life story depicted on the page
My Journey Through Depression
Story missing Charles My Journey Through Depression NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Read more
portrait of a brown pit bull terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
I have struggled with symptoms of my illness. I was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. I have Read more
a series of faces
Chester
My name is Chester. My picture is named Chester. Chester Chester NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote Read more
a house beneath a large rainbow
No Place like Home
Story missing Terry No Place like Home NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Read more
island landscape with palm trees and surfboards
Paradise
I have been in recovery and stable for two years. I had a hard time after my husband died, and Read more
a profile of an elf with long hair
Elf Witch
Since my mental health disability is hard to deal with, I must grapple with the tools I’ve always relied on. Read more
three smiley faces and the artist's mental health story
My Testimony
I have faced several significant obstacles throughout my life, including struggles with substance use, negative influences from unhealthy associations, and Read more
face of a dog with the words Happy Hound
Service Dog
I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I am proud to say I am a veteran and receive services from the Read more
a green head floating on an orange background
A Head What Color I Say
Story missing James A Head What Color I Say NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Read more
a smiley face
Emotion
Story missing Jacqueline Emotion NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
splotches of many colors
Multiple Personalities
Story missing Marty Multiple Personalities NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
hands and seeds that will grow into a tree
Bleeding Hands Unity Tree
I’m Conner. I am a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and a 12-year-old sixth grader at Alabama Connections Academy. I have Read more
portrait of Rihanna
Rihanna
I’ve been inspired by art all my life and have studied various professional artists. It relaxes me and I feel Read more
a sculpture of a dog face
Happy
Story missing Mary Happy NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RrLiZAiFQc Read more
a yin yang symbol surrounded by tiny bubbles
Balance of Bubbles
I’ve had a really hard time for most of my life because of my schizophrenia. It made things so difficult Read more
a stormy nightmare
Scary Night
I am an adult student at Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS) who enjoys learning new things and exploring a variety Read more