"From the Earth"
April 3rd through June 21st, 2023

EXHIBITION DATES: APRIL 3 - JUNE 21, 2023 

FIRST FRIDAY PUBLIC RECEPTION: MAY 5, 2023, 5PM - 8PM 

Our planet has so much to offer. From flowers, fields, plants, greenery, vegetables, insects, bodies of water and everything in between, Mother Nature's beauty is undeniable and provides wonderful subject matter for art! 

Artist are encouraged to submit works with images "From the Earth". Artwork may include anything that comes from the Earth as well as abstract works inspired by nature. Show us your gardens, landscapes, flowers, and anything else that comes from the Earth! We can't wait to see what artists submit!

Artworks may include: paintings, photographs, 3D pieces, fiber works, jewelry and much more! 50% of sold artworks will go directly to artists, with the remaining 50% benefiting Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG). 

KCCG's mission is to empower and inspire low-income households, community groups, and schools in the Kansas City Metropolitan area to grow their own vegetables and fruit. KCCG provides free gardening workshops, technical assistance, garden supplies, and other resources to individuals, families, neighborhood organizations, nonprofit agencies, and other groups throughout the metropolitan Kansas City area through the Self-Help Gardening (Rent A Plot) and Community Partner Gardens program. 

First Friday will be held on May 5, 2023 in person at Buttonwood Art Space (3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108) from 5pm - 8pm and all are welcome to join! 

From the Earth Award Winners: 

Best of Show: "Storm" by Britton Hunter

1st Place: "Branching Out" by Rho Albrecht 

2nd Place: Windmill at Sunset" by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields 

3rd Place: "Help the Bees" by Judy Ladewig

 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

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BRANCHING OUT -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 30" x 20" Medium: Acrylic
AMARYLLIS -- Artist: Jacqueline Ambler Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Oil Price: $250.00
NATURE'S JEWELS - FIGS -- Artist: Pamela/Pamela Anderson/Meyers Size: 9.5" x 2.5" Medium: Ceramic Price: $125.00
NATURE'S JEWELS - PEAS -- Artist: Pamela/Pamela Anderson/Meyers Size: 7.75" x 7.75" Medium: Ceramic Price: $100.00
ASPARAGUS GARDEN -- Artist: John Archer Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
BATIK IRIS -- Artist: W. Courtney Armstrong Size: 10" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $200.00
BATIK TULIPS -- Artist: W. Courtney Armstrong Size: 10" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $200.00
APPLE BLOSSOM AMARYLLIS -- Artist: Kathryn Barker Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $200.00
ELANA IN THE WOODS -- Artist: Kathryn Barker Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Encaustic Price: $280.00
FIRST LIGHT -- Artist: Nancy Basinski Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $325.00
WANTING THANT ENDLESS SUMMER -- Artist: Nancy Basinski Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $395.00
BEACH SCENE WITH GULLS & WAVES -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 11” x 16” Medium: Glass Price: $200.00
PRAIRIE SUNFLOWERS -- Artist: Daniel Baxley Size: 10” x 22” Medium: Other Price: $250.00
GARDEN -- Artist: Kathy Behrens Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $250.00
HYDRANGEAS -- Artist: Kathy Behrens Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic
ORCHID FLOWER STUDY -- Artist: Joha Bisone Size: 11" x 17" Medium: Pencil/Charcoal
FEMME OSAGE CREEK -- Artist: Donavon Blake Size: 24" x 48" Medium: Oil Price: $1,200.00
FARM TO TABLE -- Artist: Sarah Bracco Size: 7.5" x 11" Medium: Watercolor
BEE IN FRONT OF CITYSCAPE -- Artist: Kalli Brelsford Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Photography
NATURE IS WATCHING WHAT WE DO TO HER -- Artist: Lawrence Brooks Size: 9.25" x 7.25" Medium: Photography
WE ARE WATCHING YOU. TREAT US WELL. -- Artist: Lawrence Brooks Size: 12” x 22” x 15” Medium: Sculpture/3-D Price: $360.00
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER -- Artist: Angela Carole Brown Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Other Price: $150.00
SWALLOW-TAILED GULL -- Artist: Angela Carole Brown Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Other Price: $150.00
NIGHT AND DAY -- Artist: Uzz Buzz Size: 12" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $200.00
FLAME -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Glass Price: $350.00
FLIGHT -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Glass Price: $350.00
BLUE CAST -- Artist: Mike Byrne Size: 18" x 18" Medium: Other Price: $375.00
WET IRIS -- Artist: Gary Cadwallader Size: 40" x 28" Medium: Watercolor Price: $485.00
MUIR GROVE - SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK -- Artist: Janet Carpenter Size: 5” x 7.25” Medium: Watercolor
SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY -- Artist: Karen Case Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Oil
TASTE OF SUMMER -- Artist: Karen Case Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $250.00
FIELD OF FLOWERS -- Artist: Margery Chandler Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
TONY'S CREEK -- Artist: Melissa Chaney Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Oil Price: $300.00
SPRING BATHERS -- Artist: Ken Chapin Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Acrylic Price: $540.00
BLUEBIRD IN PARADISE -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 21" x 18" Medium: Glass Price: $210.00
PAPER POPPIES - ORIENTAL -- Artist: Stacey Clark Size: 7.5" x 8.75" Medium: Watercolor Price: $200.00
ZINNIA STUDY - REFERENCE DIGITAL IMAGE -- Artist: Stacey Clark Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Acrylic
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE OFFERED -- Artist: Mark Clarke Size: 12" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
BUSY BEE -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $200.00
EAT YOUR VEGETABLES -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Acrylic Price: $125.00
ENGLISH LANDING PARK -- Artist: David Cooper Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Oil Price: $1,200.00
RED FLOWERS -- Artist: David Cooper Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Oil Price: $200.00
WILD FLOWERS IN THE WIND -- Artist: Ashley Darner Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $800.00
NOT RED -- Artist: John Davies Size: 18” x 18” Medium: Photography Price: $425.00
FALL IN THE FLINT HILLS -- Artist: Linda Davies Size: 24” x 15” Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $400.00
PURPLE FLOWERS WITH DAISY’S -- Artist: Linda Davies Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Pastel Price: $200.00
FLOWER POWER -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 16" x 16" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
SITTIN' ON THE DOCK -- Artist: Winnie Davis Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Acrylic Price: $100.00
FOG MOUNTAIN SKY -- Artist: Kirk Decker Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Photography Price: $420.00
CRUISIN' -- Artist: Wendy Delzeit Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Photography Price: $175.00
DAMSELFLY -- Artist: Wendy Delzeit Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography
PEPPER PARTY -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 6" x 9" Medium: Watercolor Price: $275.00
SUNFLOWER! -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 4" x 6" Medium: Watercolor Price: $175.00
TOMATOES ON THE VINE -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 6" x 9" Medium: Watercolor Price: $275.00
SOUL WINDOWS -- Artist: Mark Dierker Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
THE OFFERING -- Artist: Marti Dodge Size: 32” x 23” Medium: Mixed Media Price: $900.00
PLANT LIFE NO. 1 -- Artist: Loreta Feeback Size: 14" x 22" Medium: Pastel Price: $900.00
POTTED PLANT -- Artist: Loreta Feeback Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Pastel Price: $975.00
PURITY TO PASSION -- Artist: Jan Fellers Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Oil Price: $1,400.00
CLARITY -- Artist: Mary Fennel Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $220.00
SAGUARO SPINES -- Artist: Susan Ferguson Size: 18" x 22" Medium: Photography Price: $190.00
AUTUMN LIGHT -- Artist: Mike Flora Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Pastel Price: $350.00
WILD FLOWER MEADOW LL -- Artist: Mike Flora Size: 10" x 7" Medium: Pastel Price: $360.00
BLUSEY HOMECOMING -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 18" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $185.00
MOTHER NATURE'S FINEST -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 22" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $200.00
BREAK TIME -- Artist: Smitha George Size: 36" x 48" Medium: Oil Price: $1,800.00
BASILICO -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 10" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $400.00
CARCIOFI -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 14" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $400.00
MOROCCAN STEW -- Artist: Karen Golmer Size: 29" x 21" Medium: Watercolor Price: $1,100.00
“L” IS FOR LANDSCAPE -- Artist: Cheryl Goodwillie Size: 12” x 12” Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art
NEAR HANA -- Artist: Mary Foley Gorman Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
DISAPPEARING RAINFOREST -- Artist: Carole Gray Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Oil Price: $800.00
EARLY FOGGY SUNRISE -- Artist: Marianne Hamer Size: 18.5" x 14.5" Medium: Photography Price: $275.00
EARTH SPIRIT -- Artist: Bev Hartland Size: 9.5" x 25" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $500.00
KESTREL ON GUARD -- Artist: Harry Healey Size: 15" x 11" Medium: Other Price: $2,500.00
HELP ME I'M FALLING -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography
HYDRAGENA LIFE -- Artist: Louanne Hein Size: 30" x 40" Medium: Acrylic Price: $900.00
SPRING EXPLOSION -- Artist: Louanne Hein Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $200.00
CHANDRA NAMASKAR #3 -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $480.00
UTTHITA CAKRAVAKASANA -- Artist: Mark Hennick Size: 48" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $2,880.00
THE BEES -- Artist: Kathryn Henson Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $100.00
CATTAILS AND GOLDENROD -- Artist: Leonard Herman Size: 16" x 11" Medium: Acrylic Price: $180.00
WESTPHALIA ON THE MARIES RIVER -- Artist: Leonard Herman Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic
STORM -- Artist: Britton Hunter Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Acrylic Price: $500.00
LETS ROOT FOR EACH OTHER -- Artist: Tara Karaim Size: 10" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $900.00
ORCHIDS -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Watercolor Price: $450.00
PEONY BOUQUET -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Watercolor Price: $800.00
SUCCULENT BLOOM -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 8" x 16" Medium: Watercolor Price: $300.00
A SUNNY AFTERNOON -- Artist: Maureen Kenny Size: 6.75" x 8.5" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
AN AFTERNOON STROLL -- Artist: Maureen Kenny Size: 5.75" x 7.5" Medium: Watercolor
SOUTH AFRICAN TREE BEFORE STORM -- Artist: John knell Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Photography
CUCINA -- Artist: Anna Knutson Size: 36" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $500.00
GARDEN SCENE -- Artist: Jan Kobe Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $350.00
THE EGRET -- Artist: Jan Kobe Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $350.00
HELP THE BEES -- Artist: Judy Ladewig Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Encaustic Price: $150.00
PURPLE CONEFLOWER -- Artist: Judy Ladewig Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Encaustic Price: $150.00
ATHABASCA GLACIER -- Artist: Gregory Larson Size: 15" x 11" Medium: Watercolor Price: $325.00
DUCKS ON PARADE -- Artist: Bernadette Lee Size: 12" x 6" Medium: Acrylic Price: $150.00
MEMORY OF TRIPLE OAKS -- Artist: Angela Lexow Size: 26.5" x 21" Medium: Watercolor Price: $400.00
SUNFLOWER FOR UKRAINE -- Artist: Angela Lexow Size: 12" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $250.00
PURPLE FIZZ -- Artist: Shari Lindsay Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Photography Price: $130.00
DAWN ROAD -- Artist: Jerry Lonergan Size: 11.5" x 14.5" Medium: Pastel
MAKE A WISH -- Artist: Koral Martin Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $295.00
RISING ABOVE -- Artist: Koral Martin Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Photography Price: $440.00
APPLES -- Artist: George Mayfield Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $200.00
GRACEFULL -- Artist: preston mccall Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $1,000.00
FLAMINGO LILIES -- Artist: Joelle Melling Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $400.00
MOUNTAIN MINT -- Artist: Joelle Melling Size: 48" x 48" Medium: Watercolor Price: $1,350.00
FALLEN -- Artist: Karen Merkel Size: 9" x 9" Medium: Ceramic
MAGNOLIA -- Artist: Karen Merkel Size: 6” x 10.5” Medium: Ceramic
MOTHER NATURE'S POT -- Artist: Pamela Meyers Size: 8.25" x 7" Medium: Ceramic Price: $200.00
AUTUMN DISCOVERY #2 -- Artist: Paul Middleton Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $125.00
AUTUMN REFLECTION -- Artist: Paul Middleton Size: 18" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
SILOAM REFLECTIONS -- Artist: Dustin Miller Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Oil Price: $400.00
EARTHY TREE -- Artist: Vonda Miller Size: 30" x 40" Medium: Other
GARDEN SONATA -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $400.00
INTERVINED I -- Artist: Janice Schoultz Mudd Size: 18" x 18" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $625.00
SUMO ORANGES -- Artist: jhulan mukharji Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Pastel Price: $1,500.00
THE RESILIENT -- Artist: jhulan mukharji Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $1,000.00
LITTLE JERUSALEM STATE  PARK -- Artist: Crystal Nederman Size: 27" x 21" Medium: Photography Price: $259.00
MESA #3 -- Artist: Linda Nickell Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Oil Price: $350.00
MESA #5 -- Artist: Linda Nickell Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Oil Price: $1,200.00
INSECTS AND NEST -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
SPRING GREEN -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
EARLY SUMMER -- Artist: Leslie Norman Hubble Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic
ORANGE SHIVER -- Artist: Leslie Norman Hubble Size: 18" x 18" Medium: Acrylic Price: $250.00
SUMMER FECUNDITY -- Artist: Philo Northrup Size: 30" x 60" x 15" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $375.00
PRAIRIE WHISPERS -- Artist: Kirstin Novak Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Pastel Price: $485.00
REFLECTIONS, WOLF CREEK -- Artist: Kirstin Novak Size: 7" x 10" Medium: Pastel Price: $250.00
CONE FLOWER BUTTERFLY -- Artist: Julia Dell Otterness Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $350.00
DREAM ROSE -- Artist: Julia Dell Otterness Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $350.00
FLOW -- Artist: Angie Pedersen Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Acrylic
SPLASH -- Artist: Angie Pedersen Size: 14" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $100.00
SUMMER -- Artist: Candi Phillips Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $200.00
A TIME OF REFLECTION -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media
MISSING THE BACON -- Artist: Sara Powell-Moody Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Oil
TOM’S 40 ACRES -- Artist: Sara Powell-Moody Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Oil
PEONIES AND CLEMATIS -- Artist: Jan Preston Size: 9” x 12” Medium: Mixed Media Price: $175.00
TWILIGHT GLIMMER -- Artist: Jan Preston Size: 18” x 24” Medium: Mixed Media Price: $675.00
BENEATH THE SURFACE -- Artist: Susan Richards Size: 19" x 36" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $350.00
ABIDING BLOOMS -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 30" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $275.00
JUST PICKED -- Artist: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay) Size: 23" x 17" Medium: Pastel Price: $825.00
DEAD OF WINTER BLUES 1 -- Artist: Elisabeth Sauer Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
DEAD OF WINTER BLUES 2 -- Artist: Elisabeth Sauer Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
STILL LIFE WITH ORANGES -- Artist: Jon Schroeder Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Oil Price: $300.00
STUDY THE WILDFLOWERS, HOW THEY GROW 25 -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 20" x 14" Medium: Watercolor
SERIOUS SERENITY FOR THE SOUL -- Artist: Janis Schwartz Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $250.00
EARLYJUNE -- Artist: Patricia Searing Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $198.00
ENLIGHTENED -- Artist: Gayathri Seetharaman Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $215.00
DIPSACUS -- Artist: Aerin Sentgeorge Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $210.00
CAROLINE AT KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY GARDEN -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Oil
GEORGE AT KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY GARDEN -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Oil
SPRING PLANTING! -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 6" x 8" Medium: Oil Price: $175.00
SUNFLOWERS IN A CANNING JAR WITH POMEGRANATES AND GREEN APPLE -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil Price: $850.00
WHITE PEONIES IN BRASS WATERING CAN -- Artist: Elizabeth Shattuck Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Oil Price: $275.00
OUT TO PASTURE -- Artist: jim shaw Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $600.00
BEAR LAKE HIKE -- Artist: Kim Sincox Size: 12" x 16" Medium: Oil Price: $350.00
4 3 2 1 -- Artist: Jeff Smith Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $200.00
TEMPLE IRIS -- Artist: Liesl Snyder Size: 16" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $225.00
DUSKY CHALLENGER 2 -- Artist: Karen Stair Size: 5" x 7" Medium: Pastel
PRETTY PRICKLY PEAR -- Artist: Karen Stair Size: 7" x 5" Medium: Pastel Price: $90.00
ABUNDANCE #4 -- Artist: Tj Templeton Size: 40.5" x 57.5" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $4,000.00
NESTLED PEARS -- Artist: Dawn Thomas Size: 15" x 11" Medium: Watercolor Price: $750.00
SUNFLOWER TRIO -- Artist: Cathie Thompson Size: 15" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $425.000
GARLIC GONE TO SEED -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 19" x 24" Medium: Pen/Ink
SUNSHINE ON IRIS -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $75.00
BANYAN TREE -- Artist: Gene Tyner Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Acrylic
ATTRACTION -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 13" x 8.5" Medium: Glass Price: $298.00
BIRDS OF A FEATHER -- Artist: LYNETTE UBEL Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,800.00
MILKWEED POD #1 -- Artist: Michelle Wade Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
AUTUMN HARMONY -- Artist: Jim Walker Size: 8"x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $225.00
RAINBOW EUCALYPTUS -- Artist: Reagan Wessel Size: 15'' x 30'' Medium: Acrylic Price: $225.00
DARK ROAST -- Artist: Elizabeth White Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Acrylic
OCEANSIDE -- Artist: Elizabeth White Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Acrylic Price: $325.00
CHARMEUSE SILK SCARF HYDRANGEA HYPNOSIS -- Artist: Paula Winchester Size: 15" x 80' Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art
LAND AND WATER OF THE DAI BOSATSU ZENDO IN THE CATSKILL MTS. -- Artist: Paula Winchester Size: 13" x 18.5" Medium: Pastel Price: $350.00
WINDMILL AT SUNSET -- Artist: Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Watercolor
SPRING PANSIES -- Artist: Kenneth Wold Size: 26.5" x 12.5" Medium: Watercolor Price: $600.00
FLORES EN EL AGUA -- Artist: Mauricio Zuniga Size: 30" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $900.00
LA JUNGLA -- Artist: Mauricio Zuniga Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $500.00