"The Art of Discovery"
January 2nd through March 22nd, 2023

EXHIBITION DATES: JANUARY 2 – MARCH 22, 2023

OPENING RECEPTION: MARCH 3, 2023, 5PM – 8PM

We have all discovered a lot about ourselves over the past few years. Between personal growth and finding strengths we didn’t know we had, all of us have discovered something new. Whether that is a new skill, a new passion or just a reminder of what is important in life, we all have made major discoveries!

“With a new day comes new strength.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“The Art of Discovery” will be a great chance for artists to show their vibrancy through art! Subject matter may include artwork with bright colors, images showing strength, uplifting images, and is open to your interpretation! Artists are encouraged to submit anything you feel fits the theme, whatever that means to you! The theme ties directly to the mission of Rose Brooks Center.

The mission of Rose Brooks Center is to break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. Each year, Rose Brooks Center reaches over 14,000 individuals and pets. While hundreds of individuals find safety in emergency shelter, thousands more are served outside of shelter each year.

Artworks may include: paintings, photography, 3D pieces, fiber works, jewelry, and much more! 50% of sold artwork sales will go directly to artists, with the remaining 50% benefiting Rose Brooks Center.

Please limit the number of submissions to 5. There is no entry fee for this exhibition. 

ART SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 2022 BEFORE 4PM

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 with any questions!

#2 -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 20" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00
SIMPLE JOYS -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic
HOUSE ON A HILL VASE -- Artist: Pamela Anderson Size: 10.5 " x 5.5 " Medium: Ceramic
NEW DAY VASE -- Artist: Pamela Anderson Size: 6.25" x 4.5" Medium: Ceramic Price: $125.00
FEAR -- Artist: John Archer Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Canvas Price: $300.00
SUPPORT -- Artist: John Archer Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Canvas Price: $300.00
EXHUBERANCE! -- Artist: W. Courtney Armstrong Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Pastel Price: $250.00
GOLDEN SMILES -- Artist: W. Courtney Armstrong Size: 29" x 23" Medium: Pastel Price: $650.00
FLUTTER OF BUTTERFLIES -- Artist: Kathryn Barker Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Encaustic Price: $280.00
GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE -- Artist: Shawnee Barron Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
WALK IN THE RAIN -- Artist: Nancy Basinski Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Oil Price: $395.00
BEACH SCENE: NIGHT SKY -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 13” x 11” Medium: Glass
BEACH SCENE: PURPLE SKY -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 13” x 11” Medium: Glass Price: $275.00
GREEN SLEEVES -- Artist: Karrie Marie Baxley Size: 6” x 24” Medium: Other
WATER FLOWERS -- Artist: Karrie Marie Baxley Size: 22” x 18” Medium: Other Price: $325.00
SPRING GLORY -- Artist: sarah Berger Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Oil Price: $300.00
LIVE AT THE OPERA -- Artist: jack bongivanni Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $725.00
NATURE'S SMILE -- Artist: Lawrence Brooks Size: 17" x 4" Medium: Sculpture/3-D
UNITY -- Artist: Lawrence Brooks Size: 18” x 18” Medium: Paper Cut
WOVEN UNITY -- Artist: Lawrence Brooks Size: 27" x 27" Medium: Other Price: $300.00
AS YOU WISH -- Artist: Amy Brooks Harper Size: 8” x 5” Medium: Watercolor Price: $75.00
BURROW -- Artist: Amy Brooks Harper Size: 5” x 6” Medium: Watercolor Price: $75.00
ELSEWHERE -- Artist: Amy Brooks Harper Size: 8” x 5” Medium: Mixed Media
LANDESCAPE #2 -- Artist: Amy Brooks Harper Size: 9” x 5.25" Medium: Watercolor Price: $75.00
VOYAGE TO TOMORROW -- Artist: Amy Brooks Harper Size: 8” x 10” Medium: Acrylic Price: $90.00
COMMITMENT -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 9" x 9" Medium: Glass Price: $350.00
IN YOUR EAR -- Artist: Mike Byrne Size: 12" x 12" x 12" Medium: Steel Price: $295.00
MY BEETLE COLLECTION -- Artist: Mike Byrne Size: 12" x 14" x 3" Medium: Mixed Media
WHAT'S IN YOUR WALL? -- Artist: Mike Byrne Size: 21" x 14" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $350.00
REFLECTIONS OF LIFE -- Artist: Kelley Carman Size: 16" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $600.00
PEAK ONE CAMPGROUND - FRISCO CO -- Artist: Janet Carpenter Size: 6” x 6” Medium: Watercolor
BRAVE NEW WORLD -- Artist: Margery Chandler Size: 47" x 25" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $800.00
A JAR FULL OF SUNSHINE -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 13" x 17" Medium: Glass
TREETOP ENCOUNTER -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 17" x 13" Medium: Glass
MARCH SNOW -- Artist: Laurie Chipman Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Watercolor Price: $450.00
ALTRUISM -- Artist: Angela L. Chostner Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,800.00
ABSTRACT #1 -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Acrylic Price: $135.00
ME & MY HEART -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $200.00
SELF PORTRAIT -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Acrylic Price: $135.00
BLESSED -- Artist: Mary Pat Corder Size: 7" x 8" Medium: Acrylic
DECISIONS DECISIONS -- Artist: Mary Pat Corder Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media
STAIRWAY CONTEMPLATIONS -- Artist: Mary Pat Corder Size: 19" x 29" Medium: Other Price: $400.00
LAKES END -- Artist: Carl Damico Size: 22" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $795.00
A TRIP TO THE GC -- Artist: John Davies Size: 16” x 20” Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
GRANDMA’S FLOWERS -- Artist: Linda Davies Size: 14” x 11” Medium: Pastel Price: $350.00
"A LA DUFY" -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 16" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $225.00
"CITRUS INFUSION" -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $175.00
"JOHNNY" -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $175.00
ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOME -- Artist: laurel defreece Size: 8" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
VISITOR -- Artist: laurel defreece Size: 8" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
BEYOUTIFUL -- Artist: Wendy Delzeit Size: 8" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
GOLDFINCH AND NATIVE FLOWERS -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Watercolor Price: $350.00
OLD FASHIONED PEONIES -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Watercolor Price: $450.00
BASEBALL STARS -- Artist: Joe Dimino Size: 28" x 34" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $90.00
THE OLD BALL CARDS -- Artist: Joe Dimino Size: 31" x 26" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $85.00
THE ULTIMATE HEATER CARDS -- Artist: Joe Dimino Size: 31" x 26" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $100.00
WANNA CATCH? -- Artist: Joe Dimino Size: 28" x 34" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $100.00
ARCHANGEL GABRIEL -- Artist: Constance Ehrlich Size: 11.5" x 14.5" Medium: Other Price: $1,000.00
FALL -- Artist: Gayle Faulkner Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
MAGICAL -- Artist: Gayle Faulkner Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
ALONE ON THE BEACH -- Artist: Jan Fellers Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Oil Price: $394.00
BEGINNING OF MY JOURNEY -- Artist: Jan Fellers Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Oil Price: $395.00
SEASONS -- Artist: Susan Ferguson Size: 80" x 63" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $900.00
VERMILLION CLIFFS -- Artist: Susan Ferguson Size: 55" x 91" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $1,900.00
JUNK OF THE HEART #183- 2020 -- Artist: Alicia Firstbrook-Stott Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media
JUNK OF THE HEART #199- 2021 -- Artist: Alicia Firstbrook-Stott Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media
JUNK OF THE HEART #208- 2022 -- Artist: Alicia Firstbrook-Stott Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media
A BIG SPRING SURPRISE -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 24" x 28" Medium: Acrylic Price: $195.00
APPLE BLOSSOM -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 11" x 9" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
RESONANCE -- Artist: Mary Foley Gorman Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Oil
AFTER THE RAIN... -- Artist: Marsha Hansen Size: 8" x 4" Medium: Sculpture/3-D Price: $100.00
BELLY LAUGH -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
START THE DAY WITH PLAY -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
BADDHA KONASANA -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 48" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $3,750.00
FOCUSED DHYANA #3 -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $480.00
COWGIRL -- Artist: Robert Hostetter Size: 10.75" x 15.5" Medium: Watercolor
PEARL -- Artist: Robert Hostetter Size: 8" x 10.5" Medium: Watercolor Price: $200.00
SUN POWER -- Artist: Lauran Jackson Size: 40" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $450.00
FOR THE BIRDS -- Artist: Carol Johnson Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic
CARMEL BEACH MORNING WALK -- Artist: Steve Johnston Size: 20" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
LOOSE PARK IN SNOW -- Artist: Steve Johnston Size: 12" x 18" Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
BOLD COLORS -- Artist: Vicki Jones Size: 21" Medium: Glass Price: $250.00
TARA (SELF PORTRAIT) -- Artist: Tara Karaim Size: 30" x 40" Medium: Acrylic
DISCOVERY -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 12" x 16" Medium: Watercolor Price: $800.00
MAINE MARITIME -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $800.00
SHADOW MIRROR -- Artist: Kris Kitchen Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Other Price: $3,141.59
BONO ELEVATE -- Artist: John knell Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Digital Media Price: $550.00
HEART OF KC - RED FRIDAY EDITION -- Artist: John knell Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Digital Media Price: $414.00
UNDER THE SHUTTLECOCK -- Artist: Anna Knutson Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
DOWN THE GREAT UNKNOWN -- Artist: Gregory Larson Size: 15" x 11" Medium: Watercolor Price: $1,200.00
REFLECTIONS AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF -- Artist: Gregory Larson Size: 13" x 9.5" Medium: Watercolor Price: $450.00
PRINCESS JELLY -- Artist: Erin Lavin Size: 4" x 6" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
SYMPHONY JELLY -- Artist: Erin Lavin Size: 4" x 9" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
DANCE AMONG THE MOONS -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 13.25" x 13.25" Medium: Acrylic Price: $175.00
ELEMENTARY PARTICLE MASS -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 13.25" x 13.25" Medium: Acrylic Price: $175.00
THE PATH TO WATER -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 16” x 12” Medium: Oil Price: $625.00
THE WORLD OF TUSCANY -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 20” x 16” Medium: Oil Price: $1,000.00
TIDAL DISRUPTION -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 13.25" x 13.25" Medium: Acrylic Price: $175.00
BLUE FEAR -- Artist: Diane Lawrence Size: 14" x 18" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $550.00
SWEET DREAMS -- Artist: Diane Lawrence Size: 20" x 25" Medium: Watercolor Price: $3,000.00
PLEASURE AND PEACE -- Artist: Shari Lindsay Size: 8" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $170.00
TALL AND STEADY -- Artist: Shari Lindsay Size: 8" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $170.00
FLY O'ER NO MORE -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 32" x 16" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $300.00
LEVELERS -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 24" x 34" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $200.00
ANGRY CARROTS -- Artist: Rose Lucas Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Digital Media
BRAIN BARF #1 -- Artist: Rose Lucas Size: 11” x 15” Medium: Digital Media
CHAOTIC -- Artist: Rose Lucas Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Digital Media
MIND FLIP -- Artist: Rose Lucas Size: 17” x 11” Medium: Digital Media Price: $45.00
DANCING -- Artist: George Mayfield Size: 14" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $450.00
I CAN'T HEAR YOU ANYMORE -- Artist: George Mayfield Size: 12" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
FREEDOM TO THINK: RED -- Artist: Polly Alice McCAnn Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Oil
SERENITY -- Artist: Karen Merkel Size: 14" x 2" Medium: Ceramic
TRANQUILITY -- Artist: Karen Merkel Size: 5.5" x 6.5" Medium: Ceramic Price: $190.00
AUTUMN DISCOVERY #1 -- Artist: Paul Middleton Size: 12" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $125.00
FLOWERS BRIGHT -- Artist: Cheryl Moran Size: 21.5" x 27.5" Medium: Pastel Price: $800.00
CELESTIAL TREASURE -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 14" x 14" Medium: Other Price: $325.00
JAPANESE WHISKY -- Artist: jhulan mukharji Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Oil Price: $600.00
MEMORIES -- Artist: jhulan mukharji Size: 20" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $1,000.00
OLD INHERITANCE -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media
BLOOM -- Artist: Jill Opelka Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Oil
KOI FISH -- Artist: Jill Opelka Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Oil Price: $3,200.00
THE PHOENIX -- Artist: Angie Pedersen Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Acrylic
FANTASY ZEBRAS -- Artist: Nancy Petersen Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
BEST FRIENDS -- Artist: Desree Pettera Size: 32" x 22" Medium: Oil Price: $3,800.00
INTO THE GARDEN -- Artist: Candi Phillips Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media
QUILT -- Artist: Candi Phillips Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media
BUILD BRIDGES -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 10” x 8” Medium: Mixed Media Price: $100.00
DOWN THE ROAD -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $100.00
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE -- Artist: Jan Preston Size: 8” x 8” Medium: Mixed Media
FLEDGING -- Artist: Susan Richards Size: 29" x 48" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $1,500.00
ACROSS THE MILES -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Acrylic
CLEARING -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 12" x 12' Medium: Acrylic
MINING THE SPIRIT -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $275.00
MAY DAY -- Artist: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay) Size: 22" x 21" Medium: Oil Price: $750.00
POWERFUL SENSATIONS -- Artist: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay) Size: 12" x 16" Medium: Pastel Price: $400.00
THE PREPARATION -- Artist: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay) Size: 22" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $780.00
LOOKING SOUTH FROM PENN VALLEY LAKE -- Artist: Elisabeth Sauer Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Oil Price: $350.00
SKY PEOPLE: ABOVE IT ALL -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $150.00
SKY PEOPLE: RISING -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $150.00
ALL IS VANITY -- Artist: Judith Scott Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $500.00
ENGAGED, PRINT 1/3, ROSE BROOKS BENEFIT -- Artist: Patricia Searing Size: 19.25" x 19.25" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $325.00
FOCUSING, PRINT 1/3, ROSE BROOKS BENEFIT -- Artist: Patricia Searing Size: 19.25" x 19.25" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $325.00
STAGE RIGHT, PRINT 1/3, ROSE BROOKS BENEFIT -- Artist: Patricia Searing Size: 19.25" x 19.25" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $325.00
POINT OF CONVERGENCE -- Artist: Gayathri Seetharaman Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $215.00
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN -- Artist: Gayathri Seetharaman Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography
THE LAST TRAIN TO HELSINKI -- Artist: Gayathri Seetharaman Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography
LEMON ON NAPKIN -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 4" x 4" Medium: Oil
LINDSEY'S HOLLYHOCKS -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Oil
SUNFLOWERS IN A CANNING JAR WITH POMEGRANATES AND GREEN APPLE -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $850.00
FORWARD -- Artist: Michele Renee Sherlock Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $2,600.00
EXPRESSION OF FAUS -- Artist: Earle (Jack) Stemm Size: 15" x 15" Medium: Photography Price: $350.00
TOE DIPPERS -- Artist: Earle (Jack) Stemm Size: 28" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $850.00
EMBRACE THE JOURNEY -- Artist: Sarah Taylor Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $80.00
SIGHT -- Artist: Sarah Taylor Size: 5" x 7" Medium: Mixed Media
CRY FOR HELP -- Artist: Michael Tilley Size: 7" x 11" Medium: Pen/Ink
THREE BY THREE -- Artist: Michael Tilley Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $120.00
DOWN BEAUTIFUL TOWN -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 14" x 17" Medium: Pen/Ink
HAPPY HOUSES -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 14" x 17" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $150.00
PERSEVERANCE -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 12" x 17" Medium: Pen/Ink
SISTERHOOD -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 12" x 17" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $125.00
RED PIZZAZZ -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 11.5” x 12.5” Medium: Glass Price: $298.00
BREAKERS -- Artist: LYNETTE UBEL Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $750.00
LEVITY -- Artist: LYNETTE UBEL Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $500.00
FULL SUN -- Artist: Laurie Ullrich Size: 14.5" x 17.5" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $150.00
DID I HEAR PARTY? -- Artist: Wanda Vehlewald Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
HOT BEVERAGE SERENITY AMIDST THE FRENZY -- Artist: Wanda Vehlewald Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $130.00
DOORS TAKEN DOORS NOT TAKEN -- Artist: Pat Veno Size: 7.5" x 7.5" Medium: Watercolor
SEWANEE WOODS SUMMER -- Artist: Pat Veno Size: 5" x 5" Medium: Watercolor
KAUFFMAN GARDEN FLOWER -- Artist: Michelle Wade Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
WINTER'S REFLECTION -- Artist: Jim Walker Size: 12" x 18" Medium: Digital Media
BREAKING FREE -- Artist: Brooke Wangwe Size: 30" x 40" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $1,500.00
LOVING MYSELF -- Artist: Brooke Wangwe Size: 16" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $150.00
CREATING GROWTH -- Artist: Elizabeth White Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $420.00
EXPLORING SCHOONERS BEACH PARK -- Artist: Jenni White Size: 30" x 40" Medium: Oil Price: $2,400.00
HIDDEN HAWAII -- Artist: Jenni White Size: 40" x 30" Medium: Oil Price: $2,400.00
SO, WHAT'S GOING ON IN THIS PICTURE? -- Artist: Jane Willhoite Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Watercolor
EL VALS -- Artist: Mauricio Zuniga Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Oil Price: $1,800.00