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  • Photography at Jackson Park for Veterans & Families

    Jackson Park, Chicago Stairs Overlooking the Columbia Basin - Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago

    Photography at Jackson Park for Veterans & Families Come learn and enjoy photography at the historical and beautiful Jackson Park with your fellow veterans and family members. Enjoy the comradery, scenery, and history in one of Chicago's finest parks. Brushwood Center will be able to loan cameras as needed. All skill levels welcomed. Brought to you […]

    Free

  • The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth – A Symphony for Our Planet

    Gorton Center 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

    Film: The Way of the Rain - Hope for Earth - A Symphony for Our Planet Doors open at 6:30 pm, screening at 7:00 pm Brushwood is honored to co-sponsor this performance of The Way of the Rain- Hope for Earth- A Symphony for Our Planet. Conceived by environmental artist Sibylle Szaggars Redford to explore […]

    Free
  • Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights

    Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights

    American Legion Cicero Post 96 5820 W 35th St, Cicero, Illinois

    Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights Join us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. ​This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take home your own hand-painted masterpiece!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase with the American Legion Cicero Post 96.​ Small […]

    Free

  • The 42nd Annual Smith Nature Symposium Awards Dinner

    Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois

    The 42nd Annual Smith Nature Symposium Awards Dinner Join our movement for change! The Smith Nature Awards Dinner is Brushwood Center’s largest fundraising event of the year, and all funds raised from the evening directly benefit our programs for youth, families, and Veterans across our community. This year, we honor Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, scientist, mother, professor, and […]

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    Day of the Dead Art Workshop for Veterans

    Day of the Dead Art Workshop for Veterans Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, lasts from October 31st until Nov 2nd. It is celebrated in Mexico and several other Latin American countries. This celebration is filled with rich symbolism and colorful traditions, offering families and communities an opportunity to remember […]

  • Digital Art for Veterans and Families

    American Legion Cicero Post 96 5820 W 35th St, Cicero, Illinois

    Digital Art for Veterans and Families Enjoy learning about digital art with your fellow veterans and families members. Please download the proper software to your phone. A smartphone is required for this class. Prior to class Download ArtRage (free for Android, $2.99 for iPhone). Make sure to also open the app prior to class. This […]

    Free
  • Art Impact Project

    Art Impact Project

    ​Mundelein Park & Recreation Community Center ​888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    Art Impact Project Art Impact Project facilitates supportive art projects designed to provide participants a different way to express themselves through art-making.  With a focus on emotional wellness through creative expression, Art Impact Project's small-group environment gives participants the chance to self-reflect and safely share their observations.  Each 90-minute session involves the completion of an art project from start to finish.  Projects will vary from week to week, exploring various art media […]

    Free
  • Women Veterans and Families Watercolor Painting

    Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families

    Virtual Event

    Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families Develop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual information about the natural world and flowers. Student input and discussion are welcome! Class taught by Gabrielle Tufano.--Art materials will be mailed to your home. […]

    Free
  • Brushwood Nature Book Club
    Nature Book Club

    Nature Book Club: October

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    Nature Book Club: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a space to talk about and explore nature literature in a friendly environment. Each meeting includes discussion, creative writing, and art activities to engage with the themes of the chosen book, led by Brushwood’s Poet-in-Residence Kathryn Haydon, and writer-artist […]

    Free
  • BASE Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, Open Art Workshop with our Brushwood Artist of the Month
    BASE: Open Art Workshop

    BASE: Open Art Workshop with Julia Kemerer

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It Open Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts, from the experienced artist looking for a community of others to work with, to the complete novice […]

    Free
  • At Ease in Nature

    At Ease in Nature 2025: Opening Reception

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    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 2025 At Ease programs, as well as work inspired by experiences in nature from members of the Military Community. This year’s exhibition will highlight the diversity that can […]

    Free
  • At Ease in Nature

    At Ease in Nature 2025

    Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL, United States

    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 2025 At Ease programs, as well as work inspired by experiences in nature from members of the Military Community. This year’s exhibition highlights the diversity that can be found in […]

    Free

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