Brushwood Center has many opportunities throughout the year to share the artistic contributions of our community and program participants. Check back on this page often and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on upcoming deadlines. We look forward to showcasing your work!
OPEN CALLS:
Soundscapes - Visualizing the Healing Sounds of Nature
Application Deadline: October 16, 2023
Eligibility: Open to all military personnel, military veterans and former and current participants in Brushwood’s At Ease program.
Exhibition Dates: November 5-26, 2023
Location: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015
About the Exhibition:
Since 2015, Brushwood has worked with Service Members, Military Veterans and their families in our At Ease initiative. Through this innovative series of nature and art based workshops, we address the special stresses, traumas and challenges faced by the military community and work on increasing their sense of well-being. This year, our At Ease workshops have paid special attention to how sounds – both natural and human made – can be healing forces. Soothing and rejuvenating sounds such as calming music, the rustle of leaves or the chirping of birds can have a profound impact on our well-being, offering a sense of tranquility, solace, and healing. In this companion exhibition to our workshops, we will explore this idea further with artwork that visually interprets and conveys artists’ personal experiences and emotional responses to these healing sounds.
Artistic Interpretations:
We welcome a wide range of artwork, including but not limited to paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, mixed media, and digital art. Artists are encouraged to explore various aspects of soundscapes in their works, from the serene and peaceful to the vibrant and dynamic. Submitted artwork MUST IN SOME WAY BE RELATED TO NATURE AND/OR HEALING SOUNDS (subject matter, materials used, function, etc.), but we encourage a wide range of styles, media and interpretations of that theme.
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility: This exhibition is exclusively open to military personnel, veterans, and current and former participants in Brushwood’s At Ease program.
Artwork: Submissions can be in any visual medium, but should be suitable for display in a gallery setting. Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces.
Artwork Details: Please include a brief description (maximum 200 words) for each artwork, explaining how it relates to the theme of healing sounds of nature.
Submission Fee: There is no submission fee for this exhibition.
Sales: Artists may decide whether or not to offer their artwork for sale, and what price to set. If a piece of artwork does sell, the artist will retain 85% of the sale price. How to apply: Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCRWSoundscapes or click the “Apply Now” button below to complete the application and submit photos of your work for consideration.
Eligibility: Open to all military personnel, military veterans and former and current participants in Brushwood’s At Ease program.
Exhibition Dates: November 5-26, 2023
Location: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015
About the Exhibition:
Since 2015, Brushwood has worked with Service Members, Military Veterans and their families in our At Ease initiative. Through this innovative series of nature and art based workshops, we address the special stresses, traumas and challenges faced by the military community and work on increasing their sense of well-being. This year, our At Ease workshops have paid special attention to how sounds – both natural and human made – can be healing forces. Soothing and rejuvenating sounds such as calming music, the rustle of leaves or the chirping of birds can have a profound impact on our well-being, offering a sense of tranquility, solace, and healing. In this companion exhibition to our workshops, we will explore this idea further with artwork that visually interprets and conveys artists’ personal experiences and emotional responses to these healing sounds.
Artistic Interpretations:
We welcome a wide range of artwork, including but not limited to paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, mixed media, and digital art. Artists are encouraged to explore various aspects of soundscapes in their works, from the serene and peaceful to the vibrant and dynamic. Submitted artwork MUST IN SOME WAY BE RELATED TO NATURE AND/OR HEALING SOUNDS (subject matter, materials used, function, etc.), but we encourage a wide range of styles, media and interpretations of that theme.
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility: This exhibition is exclusively open to military personnel, veterans, and current and former participants in Brushwood’s At Ease program.
Artwork: Submissions can be in any visual medium, but should be suitable for display in a gallery setting. Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces.
Artwork Details: Please include a brief description (maximum 200 words) for each artwork, explaining how it relates to the theme of healing sounds of nature.
Submission Fee: There is no submission fee for this exhibition.
Sales: Artists may decide whether or not to offer their artwork for sale, and what price to set. If a piece of artwork does sell, the artist will retain 85% of the sale price. How to apply: Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCRWSoundscapes or click the “Apply Now” button below to complete the application and submit photos of your work for consideration.
For inquiries or additional information, please contact Julia Kemerer at jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org or 224-633-2426.
2023 Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market
Application Deadline: October 29, 2023
Application Fee: $30 or 4 hours of volunteering
Holiday Art Market Dates: December 2-3, 2023
Location: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is looking for Artists and Artisans to sell their work at our 7th annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Market. The market will start with a 7 day online sale, Saturday, November 25th – Friday, December 1st followed by a 2 day in person sale at Brushwood Center on Saturday & Sunday, December 2-3, 2023. Artists do not need to be present during the in-person sale, though volunteering is highly encouraged. Items may include but are not limited to: fine art prints or small original artwork, notecards, jewelry, accessories, personal care items, functional objects for the home or garden, decorative items, toys, artisanal food items, ornaments and holiday related decorations and items. THE MAJORITY OF YOUR WORK MUST IN SOME WAY BE RELATED TO NATURE AND/OR THE ENVIRONMENT (subject matter, materials used, function, etc.), but we encourage a wide variety of styles, media and interpretations of that theme. Please note this is a curated show, and artists will be selected upon the basis of quality of work, relationship to theme, and how their items fit with other artists and items in the show. This is an open call – feel free to share this with anyone you feel might be interested!
Application Deadline: October 29, 2023
Application Fee: $30 or 4 hours of volunteering
Application Fee: $30 or 4 hours of volunteering
Holiday Art Market Dates: December 2-3, 2023
Location: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is looking for Artists and Artisans to sell their work at our 7th annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Market. The market will start with a 7 day online sale, Saturday, November 25th – Friday, December 1st followed by a 2 day in person sale at Brushwood Center on Saturday & Sunday, December 2-3, 2023. Artists do not need to be present during the in-person sale, though volunteering is highly encouraged. Items may include but are not limited to: fine art prints or small original artwork, notecards, jewelry, accessories, personal care items, functional objects for the home or garden, decorative items, toys, artisanal food items, ornaments and holiday related decorations and items. THE MAJORITY OF YOUR WORK MUST IN SOME WAY BE RELATED TO NATURE AND/OR THE ENVIRONMENT (subject matter, materials used, function, etc.), but we encourage a wide variety of styles, media and interpretations of that theme. Please note this is a curated show, and artists will be selected upon the basis of quality of work, relationship to theme, and how their items fit with other artists and items in the show. This is an open call – feel free to share this with anyone you feel might be interested!
Application Deadline: October 29, 2023
Application Fee: $30 or 4 hours of volunteering
Check back soon for more information on upcoming calls for art!
