About Us

Blank Canvas opened in February of 2009 in St.  Charles County.  The goal of Blank Canvas was to provide a non traditional program to individuals with developmental disabilities.  The goal of the studio is to provide people of all ability levels the opportunity to create and be celebrated for their very special style of outsider [...]

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Our non-profit arts agency is fueled by the kindness of others. Help can come in many forms — from a pack of colored pencils, a $5 donation, or even a new set of headphones for our musically inclined artists! You can use a credit or debit card with the PayPal “Donate” button below! For other [...]

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Featured Artist

Larry A. is one of Blank Canvas Studio’s earliest artists, and has created many wonderful works during his time with us. He is a gentle, friendly, and affable man. This is obvious in his art work — frequently consisting colorful splatters of paint mixed in with warm undertones — and his sculptures. If you’re stopping [...]

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Check out our New Content!

• This Art is Going to New York

• Heidi Talks About Her Trip to NYC

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  This Art is Going to New York

  While Heidi, Ruth, and Yamada will be attending in person, there is a bevy of remarkable art works created by other RHD-MO artists traveling along with them. Below is a gallery of all the RHD-MO Blank Canvas Studios art that will be appearing at the Sanford Smith Outsider Art Festival in NYC!

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  Heidi Talks About Her Trip to NYC

  In this quick video, Blank Canvas Studios artist Heidi discusses how she felt when she heard the news that she and her art would be going to the Sanford Smith Outsider Art Fair in New York City. She also shares and describes a few of her favorite art pieces!    

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