"Rhythm and Reveal"
June 27th through September 22nd, 2022

EXHIBITION DATES: JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 

FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION: AUGUST 5, 2022, 5PM - 8PM 

How do you reveal the strength of the human spirit and a community? By cultivating a community seeking reconciliation, by creating healing gathering places that reveal the strength of all. Music can create a common gathering space. Rhythm inspires movement. Kansas City’s rich musical history reveals the strength of our evolving city and its cultures. Celebrate the rhythm of life with “Rhythm & Reveal” at Buttonwood Art Space! This exhibit will feature artwork in all mediums (painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, works on paper, video, etc.) revealing the rhythm of life's powerful beat. Art submissions may include images inspired by music, gathering together, movement, dance, rhythms in life, and strength revealed. We can’t wait to see what artists submit for this exhibition!

Celebrate the rhythm of life. Feel its powerful beat. 

Reveal the strength within. Together is where we begin. 

“Rhythm & Reveal” is an art benefit for Reconciliation Services (RS). For 30 years, RS has worked to level the playing field for neighbors who have faced social, racial, and economic discrimination and disinvestment. RS addresses community needs for affordable food access; a safe place to gather to combat social isolation and increase community engagement; and increased access to social and mental health services that lead to improved health and self-sufficiency. 

First Friday will be held on August 5, 2022 in person at Buttonwood Art Space (3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108) from 5pm - 8pm and all are welcome to join! Monetary awards for artists will be announced during First Friday.

50% of each artwork sold will go to RS with the remaining 50% going directly to artists for their beautiful creations.

Entry Fee: $15 for a maximum of 5 submissions 

ART SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2022 BEFORE 4PM (no exceptions)

To submit for this exhibition, please visit the "Artist Login" tab in the top right corner of this website to login or create your Artist Account. Click here for instructions on how to upload and submit artwork for upcoming events. 

Sponsorships opportunities are available as well. Please send a message to Info@ButtonwoodArtSpace.com for sponsorship inquiries. 

#19 -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 22" x 28" Medium: Acrylic
#55 -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00
PLAY OUR SONG -- Artist: Beverly Amundson Size: 18.5" x 15.5" Medium: Pastel
HANDFUL OF STRENGTH -- Artist: W. Courtney Armstrong Size: 14" x 18" Medium: Pencil/Charcoal
MUSICAL MEDLEY -- Artist: W. Courtney Armstrong Size: 6.75" x 5" Medium: Pencil/Charcoal Price: $250.00
INVISIBLE SUN -- Artist: Bradford Athey Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $600.00
SONG TO THE SIREN -- Artist: Bradford Athey Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $400.00
VESPERTINE -- Artist: Bradford Athey Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $600.00
A CENA -- Artist: Ana Augur Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $150.00
FLORENCE -- Artist: Ana Augur Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $200.00
YOUNG LADY WITH FLOWERS -- Artist: Ana Augur Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $250.00
FREE-ISH -- Artist: Audrey Banks Size: 12" x 15" Medium: Mixed Media
I AM...I SAID IT! -- Artist: Audrey Banks Size: 12" x 15" Medium: Mixed Media
LIBERATE -- Artist: Audrey Banks Size: 12" x 15" Medium: Mixed Media
SHE IS STRENGTH -- Artist: Audrey Banks Size: 12" x 15" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $125.00
A NEW DAY -- Artist: Nancy Basinski Size: 36" x 24" Medium: Acrylic
GARDEN PARTY -- Artist: Nancy Basinski Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $325.00
MY INNER ME -- Artist: Nancy Basinski Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $325.00
ALL SKATE -- Artist: Vicky Baur Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: NOT FOR SALE
DISCO NIGHTS -- Artist: Vicky Baur Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Oil Price: NOT FOR SALE
NASHVILLE TENNESSEE -- Artist: Vicky Baur Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: NOT FOR SALE
BABEL -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 16" x 17" x 23" Medium: Sculpture/3-D Price: $1,200.00
FASCINATING RHYTHM -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 9.25" x 8.75" Medium: Glass Price: $150.00
TAPESTRY -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 8.5" x 10" Medium: Glass Price: $175.00
MELLO CELLO -- Artist: Chris Beardsley Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $300.00
ROSETTE'S CHAMBER -- Artist: Chris Beardsley Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $300.00
PREPARING -- Artist: Rosemary Begley Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $1,025.00
RAM -- Artist: Terra Bilbrey Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $125.00
FIREBIRD -- Artist: Gregory Bilek Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,000.00
EMBRACE AT THE JAZZ LOUNGE -- Artist: BROOKS-ELIZABETH BILLINGS Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $275.00
JAZZSPIRATIONS -- Artist: BROOKS-ELIZABETH BILLINGS Size: 12” x 14” Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $350.00
SLAMMING SAX -- Artist: BROOKS-ELIZABETH BILLINGS Size: 6.5" x 11" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $200.00
SWIFT MOVES -- Artist: Joha Bisone Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $350.00
TANGLE -- Artist: Joha Bisone Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
BLOOD NEED ONLY SIGNIFY WOMANHOOD -- Artist: Angela Carole Brown Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Other
THE UNVEILING -- Artist: Angela Carole Brown Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Other
ACROSS TIME AND SPACE II -- Artist: Uzz Buzz Size: 11" x 9" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $400.00
HAPPINESS IS... -- Artist: Uzz Buzz Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
CASCADE -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Glass Price: $350.00
FLYING MALLARD -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Glass
PURPLE SWALLOWTAIL -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 9" x 11" Medium: Glass
GEM THEATER - KANSAS CITY MO -- Artist: Janet Carpenter Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $1,200.00
BULBOUS -- Artist: Robert Castillo Size: 12" x 18" Medium: Oil Price: $300.00
KOKOPELLI -- Artist: Margery Chandler Size: 40" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media
PLAYING THE BLUES -- Artist: Margery Chandler Size: 30" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $450.00
CITY OF FOUNTAINS -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $280.00
FAIRY DOOR MEETING PLACE -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 5" x 9" Medium: Mixed Media
WORKING TOGETHER TO GET BACK HOME -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 16" x 13" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $198.00
SACRIFICE & TRANSFORMATION -- Artist: Angela L. Chostner Size: 24" x 48" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,400.00
THE LOVE WE PASS ON -- Artist: Angela L. Chostner Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,200.00
DOWNS AND UPS -- Artist: Mark Clarke Size: 45" x 15" Medium: Photography Price: $550.00
RHYTHM SESSION -- Artist: Mark Clarke Size: 18" x 32" Medium: Photography Price: $350.00
BLUE SURFACE -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 20" x 10" Medium: Acrylic
SQUARES ON BLACK -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 12" x 6.75" Medium: Acrylic Price: $125.00
SURFACE # 12 -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 7" x 6" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $50.00
JUXTAPOSITION -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Oil
DANCE -- Artist: Kirk Decker Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $420.00
LORI IN HER GROOVE -- Artist: Patricia Deeter Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $500.00
THE DANCE -- Artist: Patricia Deeter Size: 10" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
BUSKER -- Artist: Wendy Delzeit Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
REFLECTION AND RHYTHM -- Artist: Wendy Delzeit Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
RHYTHM AND LIGHT -- Artist: Wendy Delzeit Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
PLAYING HIS SONG -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 8" x 11" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $350.00
PLAYING SOFTLY -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 8" x 11" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $350.00
SAX SOLO -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 4" x 6" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $225.00
RHYTHM-N-REVEAL 22 -- Artist: Lily Dickson Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media
ABOUT THE BASS -- Artist: Mark Dierker Size: 16" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
SLIDE GUITAR -- Artist: Mark Dierker Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Photography Price: $275.00
DEEP RED FLIGHT -- Artist: Joe Dimino Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Other Price: $50.00
RED BIRD RISE -- Artist: Joe Dimino Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Other
SILVER BIRD WIRE -- Artist: Joe Dimino Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Other Price: $50.00
NATURE'S KEYBOARD -- Artist: Gayle Faulkner Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic
GUESS WHO CAME TO BASIN STREET JAM? -- Artist: Erlene E C Flowers Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00
KANSAS CITY REUNION -- Artist: Diane Flynn Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $500.00
SOARING TOGETHER -- Artist: Diane Flynn Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $500.00
BLUE NOTES -- Artist: Hector Garcia Size: 17" x 22" Medium: Watercolor Price: $850.00
SUITE IN TEAL -- Artist: Hector Garcia Size: 17" x 22" Medium: Watercolor Price: $850.00
ADI -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 10" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
SPRING SERENADE -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 14" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
THE SITAR LESSON -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 12" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
GUITAR GIRL -- Artist: Wanda Greene Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $200.00
HARP GUITAR BUSKER -- Artist: Wanda Greene Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $400.00
WAITING TO AUDITION -- Artist: Wanda Greene Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Pastel Price: $150.00
FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE -- Artist: Marianne Hamer Size: 21" x 15" Medium: Photography Price: $400.00
JAZZ ON ICE -- Artist: Marianne Hamer Size: 21" x 15" Medium: Photography Price: $400.00
RHYTHM AND BLUES -- Artist: Marianne Hamer Size: 21" x 15" Medium: Photography Price: $400.00
AMAZING GRACE -- Artist: Donna Hanna Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Digital Media Price: $350.00
PICK ME -- Artist: Donna Hanna Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Digital Media Price: $175.00
ALL STRUNG UP -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $275.00
MAHOGANY SWIRL -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $150.00
DHARAYANTRA TAMASA (FOUNTAIN CITY) -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 30" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,200.00
SISTA SAX I -- Artist: Anthony High Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Oil Price: $2,500.00
BENCH WARMER -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 9" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
STRANGE FRUIT -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $600.00
KC JAZZ -- Artist: John knell Size: 32" x 40" Medium: Digital Media Price: $944.00
LILLY B MOONFLOWER -- Artist: John knell Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Digital Media Price: $480.00
THE BASSMAN -- Artist: John knell Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Digital Media Price: $480.00
FEMALE DANCER, STUDY -- Artist: Jonathan Knight Size: 15.5" x 17" Medium: Pencil/Charcoal Price: $15,500.00
THE BALLERINA -- Artist: Jan Kobe Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $850.00
12TH & BROOKLYN -- Artist: Art by .E Lewis Size: 21" x 32" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $2,600.00
PRACTICE HARD, PLAY LOUD -- Artist: Art by .E Lewis Size: 21" x 30" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $1,800.00
TRUMPTINI -- Artist: Art by .E Lewis Size: 20" x 30" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $2,500.00
AS AUTUMN COOLS -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $200.00
AS WINTER COMES -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $200.00
O BLESSED SPRING -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $200.00
THROUGH SUMMER HEAT -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $200.00
18TH & VINE -- Artist: George Mayfield Size: 40" x 50" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,500.00
SAXOPHONE -- Artist: George Mayfield Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $800.00
BULL ELK -- Artist: Dustin Miller Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Oil Price: $400.00
PEACOCK -- Artist: Dustin Miller Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $800.00
DRIFTING THROUGH THE STILL NIGHT AIR -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $425.00
GARDEN SONATA -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $400.00
NIGHT MUSIC -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: NFS
FINDING A PLACE -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $500.00
NUMBER 10 -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media
HIS OWN BEAT -- Artist: James O'Neal Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
LET'S TRY IT -- Artist: James O'Neal Size: 12" x 18" Medium: Photography
ALL THAT JAZZ -- Artist: YVONNE CAROLL PALESE Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $650.00
SPICY SALSA -- Artist: YVONNE CAROLL PALESE Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $650.00
BE-BOP AND JIVIN -- Artist: Candi Phillips Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $200.00
WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS -- Artist: Candi Phillips Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
BEHIND YOU -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media
LEAVE THE CLOUDS BEHIND -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $100.00
PEACE BE WITH YOU -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
BREEZY II -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $200.00
FRESH AIR II -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 5" x 5" Medium: Acrylic
JAZZ TROMBONE -- Artist: Carol Rubsam Size: 16" x 12" Medium: Graphite Price: $425.00
OXIDIZED CLARINET- SOL -- Artist: Carol Rubsam Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media
TEMPO 3 ANDANTE TEMPO IN GREEN -- Artist: Elisabeth Sauer Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
TEMPO 5 LARGO TEMPO IN PURPLE -- Artist: Elisabeth Sauer Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
CHARLIE -- Artist: Mike Savage Size: 22" x 28" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,450.00
DANCIN' SHOES -- Artist: Jon Schroeder Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Oil Price: $250.00
RED BALL GOWN -- Artist: Jon Schroeder Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $450.00
THE BEAT OF THE SOUNDING BODY 1 -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 24" x 28" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
THE BEAT OF THE SOUNDING BODY 3 -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 14" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
THE BEAT OF THE SOUNDING BODY: YELLOW AND BLUE DANCERS -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 20" x 18" Medium: Acrylic
THE JOINT IS JUMPIN' -- Artist: Keith Shepherd Size: 11" x 48" Medium: Acrylic Price: $2,800.00
PULSE OF THE PLAINS -- Artist: Sarah Taylor Size: 20" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media
MUSIC NOTES -- Artist: Barbara Todd Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Oil Price: $275.00
A BANGO, BASS, GUITAR & SAX LIVE -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Pen/Ink
J LOVE BAND WITH AMBER FLUTIENASTINESS UNDERWOOD -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Pen/Ink
SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN WITH DINAH -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 22" x 30" Medium: Pen/Ink
ALL THAT JAZZ -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 15" x 22" Medium: Glass Price: $425.00
FIRE DANCING PINWHEEL -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 12.5" x 14" Medium: Glass Price: $428.00
JAZZY SOUNDS -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 16" x 12" Medium: Glass Price: $368.00
RAINBOW POLLINATION PARTY -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 16" x 19" Medium: Glass Price: $585.00
DANCE WITH ME -- Artist: Deborah Umscheid Size: 6.75" x 9.75" Medium: Watercolor Price: $350.00
PULSE/FLOW -- Artist: Sara Unrein Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL -- Artist: Liz Vargas Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Watercolor Price: $525.00
QUARTET -- Artist: Liz Vargas Size: 20" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media
A JETE -- Artist: Wanda Vehlewald Size: 11" x 15" Medium: Watercolor Price: $150.00
CROAK, CROAK, CROAK, RIBIT, RIBIT -- Artist: Wanda Vehlewald Size: 18" x 12" Medium: Watercolor
DANCE OF THE POLLINATORS AND THE POLLINATED -- Artist: Wanda Vehlewald Size: 12" x 18" Medium: Watercolor
ART SHOW -- Artist: Rita Vinlove Size: 24" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $2,500.00
RHYTHM OF TWILIGHT -- Artist: Elizabeth White Size: 12" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $580.00
TANGALOOMA ADVENTURE -- Artist: Elizabeth White Size: 30" x 15" Medium: Acrylic Price: $425.00
THE INTRICATE SOUL OF ALEBRIJES -- Artist: Hugo Ximello Salido Size: 52" x 17" x 21" Medium: Sculpture/3-D Price: $8,000.00
LA TARDE -- Artist: Mauricio Zuniga Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Oil Price: $800.00
SECRETOS -- Artist: Mauricio Zuniga Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Oil