"Abstract: heART for All"
January 3rd through March 24th, 2022

EXHIBITION DATES: JANUARY 3 - MARCH 24, 2022 

FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION: MARCH 4, 2022, 5pm - 8pm 

Art is fun, vibrant, calming, somber, and often abstract! Most importantly, art is for all. This exhibition, "Abstract: heART for All" will feature original abstract artworks and we can't wait to see what artists have to submit! Artwork featuring hearts are also encouraged! This theme ties directly with the mission of our benefiting organization, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City (RMHCKC). 

The mission of RMHCKC is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on children and their families. This is accomplished by creating a caring and uplifting environment for families while children receive medical care. As such, this theme is a perfect fit! Artists are asked to submit their abstract works, uplifting work and artwork featuring images of hearts. Artworks may include: paintings, photographs, 3D pieces, fiber works, jewelry and much more! 

First Friday will be held on March 4, 2022 in person at Buttonwood Art Space (3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108) from 5pm - 8pm and all are welcome to join! 

50% of each artwork sold will go to RMHCKC with the remaining 50% going to artists for their beautiful creations. 

Sponsorships opportunities are available as well. Please send a message to Info@ButtonwoodArtSpace.com for sponsorship inquiries. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 2021 BEFORE 4PM

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City alleviates the worry and expense of finding a close, comfortable and affordable place for a family to stay while their child receives the medical care they need. That can make a world of difference to a child bravely battling an illness or recovering from a serious injury. 

#18 -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 22" x 28" Medium: Acrylic
SPREADING LOVE -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00
CIRCULAR THEORY -- Artist: Jacqueline Ambler Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $375.00
SYMPHONY OF COMPLEMENTS -- Artist: Jacqueline Ambler Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,200.00
VASE WITH BUTTERFLY #1 -- Artist: Pamela Anderson Size: 6.75" x 4.5" Medium: Ceramic
BYE BYE BIRDIES -- Artist: Paul W Anderson Size: 30" x 9" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $175.00
EVERY LEAF SPEAKS BLISS -- Artist: Kathryn Barker Size: 14" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $300.00
TRUE HEART -- Artist: Nancy Basinski Size: 9" x 9" Medium: Acrylic Price: $70.00
ENDLESS HORIZONS -- Artist: Vicky Baur Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Oil
MONOCHROME -- Artist: Vicky Baur Size: 24" x 12" Medium: Oil Price: NOT FOR SALE
HEART OF THE FOREST -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 8" x 10.5" Medium: Glass Price: $250.00
HEART OF THE SEA -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 8" x 10.5" Medium: Glass Price: $250.00
HEART’S LOVE -- Artist: Karrie Marie Baxley Size: 18” x 24” Medium: Other
PINK CHARADE -- Artist: Karrie Marie Baxley Size: 24” x 36” Medium: Other Price: $850.00
HALF A HEART WITHOUT YOU -- Artist: Chris Beardsley Size: 27" x 19" Medium: Mixed Media
LAYERS OF MY HEART -- Artist: Chris Beardsley Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Watercolor
TWO HEARTS ARE ONE -- Artist: Pam Beardsley Size: 11" x 15" Medium: Watercolor Price: $100.00
COUNTLESS -- Artist: Kathy Bednar Size: 24” x 34.25” Medium: Acrylic Price: $375.00
TRANSPORT -- Artist: Kathy Bednar Size: 12” x 24" Medium: Acrylic
ALL IN HARMONY -- Artist: jack bongivanni Size: 30" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $940.00
ALMOST THERE -- Artist: Daphne Bryan Size: 8.5" x 5" Medium: Ceramic Price: $80.00
BOWER -- Artist: Daphne Bryan Size: 9.5" x 5.5" x 4.5" Medium: Ceramic Price: $150.00
BRAMBLE -- Artist: Daphne Bryan Size: 7" x 7" x 3" Medium: Ceramic Price: $75.00
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT. -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 18" x 49" x 16" Medium: Mixed Media
COSMIC KITCHEN TABLE ISSUES -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 35" x 49" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $525.00
GLASS MENAGERIE -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 19" x 13" Medium: Glass
MAIN STREET USA -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 24" x 6" Medium: Mixed Media
GET TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $200.00
PIECES #13 -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $150.00
"FERGUSON" -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Oil
DESIRE -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 12" x 36" Medium: Oil
FLEEING THE SCENE -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Oil
LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Oil
MAD MAX -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Oil
SHAWSHANK -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $225.00
RUST NEVER SLEEPS -- Artist: Mark Dierker Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
TWISTED PATH -- Artist: Mark Dierker Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
PUFFINS -- Artist: Barbara Doty Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Watercolor Price: $449.00
HEART BOUQUET -- Artist: Anastacia Drake Size: 8.5" x 9" Medium: Acrylic
LOVE BOUQUET -- Artist: Anastacia Drake Size: 8.5" x 9" Medium: Acrylic
COLORS AND TOWERS -- Artist: Sara Engman-Slaughter Size: 2' x 1' Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
THE KAUFMAN -- Artist: Sara Engman-Slaughter Size: 2' x 1' Medium: Mixed Media
WOODSY BLUES -- Artist: Jan Evans Size: 8" x 16" EACH Medium: Acrylic Price: $80.00
MAGIC FOREST -- Artist: Gayle Faulkner Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $150.00
WINDSWEPT:  FALL -- Artist: Gayle Faulkner Size: 12" x 36" Medium: Acrylic
JUNK OF THE HEART #151 -- Artist: Alicia Firstbrook-Stott Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media
JUNK OF THE HEART #182 -- Artist: Alicia Firstbrook-Stott Size: 10.75" x 13" Medium: Mixed Media
PODS #1 -- Artist: Erlene E C Flowers Size: 20" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media
THE FLIRT BREAKING HEARTS -- Artist: Erlene E C Flowers Size: 16” x 20” Medium: Acrylic
SUNFLOWER TURNING -- Artist: Diane Flynn Size: 16” x 20” Medium: Acrylic
FANTASY -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 18" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $325.00
JUICY ORCHARD -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 12" x 14" Medium: Acrylic
JUNGLE JAM -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $275.00
LOVE FOR SALE -- Artist: Cid Gillispie Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $100.00
CAMELS -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 14" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $400.00
AFFAIRES DE COEUR -- Artist: Cheryl Goodwillie Size: 14” x 18” Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $160.00
AND THE BEAT GOES ON -- Artist: Mary Foley Gorman Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $600.00
CELEBRATE -- Artist: Mary Foley Gorman Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $600.00
BORDER EFFECTS -- Artist: Carole Gray Size: 40" x 32" Medium: Oil Price: $750.00
UNTITLED -- Artist: Carole Gray Size: 30" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $550.00
AT THE DANCE -- Artist: Wanda Greene Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
COLOR INFUSION -- Artist: Wanda Greene Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00
ORANGE ABSTRATION -- Artist: Wanda Greene Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $80.00
TOPOGRAPHY -- Artist: Wanda Greene Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $80.00
INFINITE LOVE -- Artist: Alex Hamil Size: 16" x 15" Medium: Mixed Media
RED FOR LOVE -- Artist: Alex Hamil Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $150.00
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS -- Artist: Linda Hanley Size: 12" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
HIWAY SPEED -- Artist: Linda Hanley Size: 17" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
MIXED BERRY SUNDAE -- Artist: Marsha Hansen Size: 8" x 4" Medium: Sculpture/3-D Price: $95.00
OPEN YOUR HEART -- Artist: Marsha Hansen Size: 7.5" x 4.25'' Medium: Sculpture/3-D Price: $100.00
ABSTRACT BLUE -- Artist: Mary Hathaway Size: 10” x 10” Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
ABSTRACT TURQUOISE -- Artist: Mary Hathaway Size: 12” x 12” Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
BLUE RHAPSODY -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 10” x 6” x 10” Medium: Ceramic Price: $500.00
WINGED ART -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 8' x 8" Medium: Digital Media
ARDHA PADMASANA -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic
PADMASANA -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $960.00
SURYA NAMASKAR B #13 -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $480.00
SURYA NAMASKAR B #7 -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $480.00
"ABSTRACT" FELT IN REAL WORLD -- Artist: C T (Fred) Hsia Size: 30" x 40" Medium: Oil Price: $1,600.00
MICRO/MACRO -- Artist: C T (Fred) Hsia Size: 12" x 10.25" Medium: Oil Price: $220.00
REFRACTION -- Artist: Lauran Jackson Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography
DALE ELDRED KCAI MEMORIAL -- Artist: Steve Johnston Size: 15" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
HEARTTHROB -- Artist: Greg Jones Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $350.00
NEONS AND JEWELS -- Artist: Tara Karaim Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic
SELJALANDSFOSS -- Artist: Tara Karaim Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic
“TESLASATION” -- Artist: Kris Kitchen Size: 16" x 16" Medium: Other Price: $1,369.00
BE THE LIGHT -- Artist: Chelsea Klamm Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,100.00
HER FULL SELF -- Artist: Chelsea Klamm Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,100.00
TAKE IT EASY -- Artist: Chelsea Klamm Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,100.00
LOVE LINES ON SILVER -- Artist: Ada Koch Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media
LOVE LINES WITH MUSIC -- Artist: Ada Koch Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media
FORMWORK -- Artist: Gregory Larson Size: 16" x 12" Medium: Watercolor Price: $300.00
BLACK, CREAM AND RED SCRAPS -- Artist: Art by .E Lewis Size: 18" x 17" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $425.00
BLACK, GREY AND WHITE SCRAPS -- Artist: Art by .E Lewis Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $225.00
LOVE'S LANGUAGES (TRIPTYCH) -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 8" x 24" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $225.00
ALL IN -- Artist: Charles MARR Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $90.00
LOVE IS A BLANK CANVAS -- Artist: Mary Maude Size: 6" x 6" Medium: Ceramic
LOVE IS RED HOT -- Artist: Mary Maude Size: 6" x 6" Medium: Ceramic Price: $75.00
SKYSCRAPERS -- Artist: Polly Alice McCAnn Size: 36" x 40" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $1,200.00
NESTING -- Artist: Jean McGuire Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $1,100.00
RELEASING CHAOS -- Artist: Jean McGuire Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Oil Price: $225.00
AUTUMN REFLECTION -- Artist: Paul Middleton Size: 18" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
LET'S GET TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER -- Artist: Paul Middleton Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
DREAMS 1 -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media
DREAMS 2 -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: NFS
LA LA LAND -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $450.00
YELLOW SKIES -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $425.00
ISSUES OF THE HEART -- Artist: YVONNE CAROLL PALESE Size: 40'' x 30'' Medium: Acrylic Price: $850.00
LETS ESCAPE -- Artist: YVONNE CAROLL PALESE Size: 72'' x 48'' Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,250.00
BRIGHT HEART -- Artist: Donna Paul Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Oil Price: $225.00
DREAM TREES -- Artist: Donna Paul Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Oil
ALL THIS AND HEAVEN TOO -- Artist: Candi Phillips Size: 15" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $395.00
PHASE CHANGE -- Artist: Candi Phillips Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media
CONFUSION -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
MAKING CONNECTIONS -- Artist: Jan Preston Size: 14” x 11” Medium: Acrylic Price: $160.00
SPRING LIFE -- Artist: Jan Preston Size: 12” x 12” Medium: Canvas Price: $130.00
HEART PIECES -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media
"LIBERTY" -- Artist: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay) Size: 16" x 12" Medium: Oil Price: $350.00
"STRENGTH OF LUCK" -- Artist: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay) Size: 22" x 30" Medium: Oil Price: $1,200.00
LET THE HEART LEAD THROUGH CHAOS TO THE LIGHT -- Artist: graham Rose Size: 30" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $750.00
ALL MY HEART -- Artist: Gil Rumsey Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $600.00
TANGLED HEART -- Artist: Elisabeth Sauer Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $900.00
SAVAGE- 2 ON 1. -- Artist: Michael Savage Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,750.00
SAVAGE-FALL IN THE HOOD. -- Artist: Michael Savage Size: 22" x 28" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,250.00
SAVAGE-HEARTSCAPE -- Artist: Michael Savage Size: 20" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $975.00
MY HIDDEN FEELINGS -- Artist: Holly Schenk Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00
A DRONE'S EYE VIEW -- Artist: Jon Schroeder Size: 32" x 40" Medium: Oil
A MACHINE OF NATURE -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 14" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $500.00
MAY -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 14" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $500.00
WEARABLE ART:  HAND-DYED SILK TIES -- Artist: Judith Scott Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $300.00
INGLORIOUS -- Artist: Jeff Smith Size: 40" x 30" Medium: Acrylic
RICHTER SCALE -- Artist: Jeff Smith Size: 36" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
DETOUR -- Artist: Phil Strang Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $399.00
MESA VERDE -- Artist: Phil Strang Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $199.00
SISTERS -- Artist: KevinAnne Taylor Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Acrylic
FRAMES -- Artist: Carol Tinklepaugh Size: 48" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $550.00
HORSES RUNNING -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 50” x 40” Medium: Mixed Media
ABOUNDING LOVE -- Artist: Emmalee Tredway Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Watercolor
BURSTING WITH LOVE -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 10.5" x 10.5" Medium: Glass
HEARTWAVES -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 17" x 14.75" Medium: Glass Price: $318.00
SEUSSICAL PATHS -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 13" x 15" Medium: Glass Price: $338.00
UNTITLED -- Artist: Sara Unrein Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $75.00
A POND OF HEARTS -- Artist: Liz Vargas Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $575.00
RRB -- Artist: Pat Veno Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Watercolor Price: $200.00
SARA IN THE SKY -- Artist: Pat Veno Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Watercolor Price: $1,000.00
FAINT HEART -- Artist: Michelle Wade Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Photography
SLEEVES -- Artist: Michelle Wade Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
WAKE WITH LOVE -- Artist: Elizabeth White Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Acrylic
HEART SPLASH -- Artist: Carole Wilds Size: 5" x 7" Medium: Watercolor Price: $150.00
HEARTS AFLUTTER -- Artist: Carole Wilds Size: 5" x 7" Medium: Watercolor Price: $150.00
PRIMARY POW WOW -- Artist: Todd Williams Size: 4' x 4' Medium: Acrylic Price: $2,000.00
HEARTS ON THE SEASHORE -- Artist: Paula Winchester Size: 22.5" x 15" Medium: Other Price: $200.00