Brushwood Blog
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Katherine Lampert: March 2026 Artist of the Month
Read now: Katherine Lampert: March 2026 Artist of the MonthWhen I paint, I allow myself to get lost in the process. I welcome uncertainty, an antidote to the necessity of knowing and controlling so much in everyday life.
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A Joyful Black History Month Celebration
Read now: A Joyful Black History Month Celebration“I think when you immerse yourself in the arts, you just lose yourself a little bit, but it also gives you time to meditate and think about the things that are important to you and to think about those inner dreams that need to come out…”
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The Work is Love: Showing Love to Our Community Programs Team
Read now: The Work is Love: Showing Love to Our Community Programs Team“I have to admit something—teamwork hasn’t always been my thing… Then I came to Brushwood.”
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When the Land Speaks on the World’s Biggest Stage: Super Bowl Reflections
Read now: When the Land Speaks on the World’s Biggest Stage: Super Bowl ReflectionsLand, memory, and metaphor, with Ashley Cullen-Williams
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Jerry Loza: February 2026 Artist of the Month
Read now: Jerry Loza: February 2026 Artist of the MonthJerry Loza is an artist who served four years in the Marines after attending Whitney Young High School in Chicago. After his military service, Jerry returned to the Chicago area. He says, “I’m a firm believer in the healing nature of art. I love teaching digital art to help pass along this coping skill.”
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Embrace Winter
Read now: Embrace WinterForest bathing is an opportunity to remember our intrinsic connection to nature.
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Polly Greathouse: January 2026 Artist of the Month
Read now: Polly Greathouse: January 2026 Artist of the MonthI paint natural environments from various regions, but most often observe, honor, and celebrate the landscapes of Illinois where I live and work. My art reflects the expressive, ever-changing motions of ecosystems.
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The Top 10 Brushwood Moments of 2025
Read now: The Top 10 Brushwood Moments of 20252025 was a big year for Brushwood Center! Catherine and the Brushwood Team look back on the highlights.
