Located among pristine woodlands in the Ryerson historic home in Riverwoods, Il., Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community wellbeing, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.
Metamorphosis: Emerging from the Dark On View in The Brushwood Gallery June 8th - August 17th during Open Hours The Brood XIII cicadas have emerged from their 17-year underground slumber […]
Radical Hope Radical Hope: Building Climate Resilience for Healthy Communities, the companion exhibition of the Smith Nature Symposium, opens in the Brushwood Gallery on Saturday, September 14th. Community connection and […]
At Ease In Nature Join us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease programs, as […]
At Ease in Nature: Opening Reception Join us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease programs, as well as work inspired by experiences in nature from members of the Military Community. Started in 2015, Brushwood's At Ease: Art and Wellness […]
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person) Saturday, December 7, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, December 8, 12 pm- 5pm Support the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual […]
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market (In-Person) Saturday, December 7, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, December 8, 12 pm- 5pm Support the local arts community this Holiday Season at Brushwood Center’s Eighth Annual […]
Singularity is a Forest Singularity is a Forest is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. He describes his series: "In our different languages the trees are mainly a generic symbol. However, if we contemplate them closely, we will find in them the diverse and the singular.This series is […]
Singularity is a Forest Reception Join us on Saturday, January 25th to explore Singularity is a Forest at a reception and program at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. Singularity is a Forest is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. He describes his series: "In our different languages the […]
Water(color) for the Soul: Music of Lake Michigan Pop-Up Exhibition Come enjoy the original culminating works of this residency at The Brushwood Gallery in a Pop-up Exhibition! These pieces of music, that at first glance appear to be pieces of abstract art, will be displayed at Brushwood Center accompanied by QR codes that will link […]
Enriching Life: Opening Reception Join us for the opening of the 10th Anniversary Enriching Life - Retrospective Exhibition. The exhibition showcases botanical works by artist Heeyoung Kim and current and invited students of the Heeyoung Kim Botanical Art Academy she founded a decade ago at Brushwood Center. These exceptional artworks connect viewers to our wondrous […]
10th Anniversary Enriching Life Retrospective Exhibition The 10th Anniversary Enriching Life - Retrospective Exhibition showcases botanical works by artist Heeyoung Kim and current and invited students of the Heeyoung Kim Botanical Art Academy she founded a decade ago at Brushwood Center. These exceptional artworks connect viewers to our wondrous planet by revealing the plant world’s […]
Mother Earth Market 2025 Saturday, May 10, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, May 11, 12 pm- 5 pm Taking place every Mother’s Day weekend, the Mother Earth Market features and celebrates local artists, makers, vendors, and organizations who are inspired by “Mother Earth” and are working towards a more sustainable future. Check out the vendors, then […]
