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Director’s Creativity Showcase

The Director’s Creativity Showcase is an annual art contest that gives individuals receiving mental health services the opportunity to display their creative talents across the state. Each year, the Foundation curates artwork in the categories of mental illness, substance use disorder, developmental disability, crafts and photography. The featured pieces are then reviewed and awarded by a panel of judges. The Showcase serves as an inspiration to all who participle and experience these artistic creations.

DCS Submission Packet

Learn how to submit your artwork.

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Virtual Gallery

Take a virtual tour through our 2026 showcase!

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DCS Timeline

For information on the timeline of the DCS submission and showcase.

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2026 Director's Creativity Showcase Winners

A heartfelt thank you to every artist who submitted work this year. Your dedication and creativity are truly inspiring, and we are honored to bring your pieces to audiences across the state through our traveling exhibit, launching this summer.

Traveling Showcase 2024 Schedule

Start DateEnd DateLocationAddress
7/8/20247/22/2024Blendwell Community Café10725 US 24 Highway Independence, MO 64054
7/24/20247/24/2024MO Suicide Prev. Conf.Cape Giradeau
8/7/20248/14/2024Russ De Trempe600 E. 5th St. Fulton, MO 65251
8/31/20249/6/2024Kirksville Arts215 S. Franklin St. Kirksville, MO 63501
9/11/20249/13/2024Behavioral Health Conf.200 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO 65616
9/16/20249/20/2024CC Links208 N. McCroskey Ave. Nixa, MO 65714
9/23/20249/27/2024Heartland Center1514 Campbell St. Kansas City, MO 64108
9/30/202410/7/2024Manchester Arts359 Old Meramec Station Rd. Mancester, MO 63021
10/9/202410/11/2024MACDDS2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW Columbia, MO 65203
10/11/202410/18/2024Healing Canvas Behavioral Health300 W. 19th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64108
10/21/202410/30/2024Swope Health3801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64130