Art in the Garden ART EXHIBIT AND SALE
Art is part of our mission! We are proud to support local artists through rotating monthly art exhibits at the Visitor Center. Many of the art pieces showcased in exhibits are for sale. Our exhibit schedule is currently booked through the end of 2026. We are not currently accepting applications for future art exhibits.
Current Art Exhibits & Sale: September 8 – October 20, 2025
Joshua Morganstein
Joshua Morganstein has resided in Silver Spring, Maryland, for 25 years with his wife and thriving teenager. He spent 2 years as a physician in uniformed service with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Public Health Service before retiring from uniform and transitioning to civilian life two years ago. Joshua continues long-term work in global disaster health, assisting individuals, organizations, and communities to prepare, respond, and recover from the adverse mental health effects of a wide range of disasters, such as pandemics, wildfires, war and terrorism.
Joshua’s experience with photography is largely self-taught. He is drawn to a wide range of nature photography, from up close and personal macro images, wildlife, and various landscapes. Joshua remains deeply grateful to authors of a few of his favorite books on photography, as well as several local photographers and guides he’s joined on various outings in the Smokey Mountains, Outer Banks, Badlands, Rocky Mountains, and elsewhere. Their kindness and generosity greatly expanded his conceptual and technical photographic knowledge.
If you enjoy Joshua’s work, please visit his website www.joshuamorganstein.com.
Amy Sands
Amy Sands is a local artist from Silver Spring, Maryland. Her family encouraged an early appreciation for art’s ability to spark joy and connection. A creative enthusiasm that began with sketching elementary school book report covers for friends evolved into designing event flyers, album covers, wedding invitations, published illustrations, and many postcards and birthday cards.
Her creative work has also become part of the wider DC community. While a bookseller at Politics & Prose, she painted murals and contributed graphic design, and for many years she created pottery at Bright Leaf Studios under the guidance of Phyllis Turnham.
Brookside Gardens has long been one of her greatest sources of inspiration and reflection. She hopes the paintings in this exhibit convey the beauty and peace she finds there, offering viewers a moment of connection with a familiar flower, bench, or butterfly.
For more works and information, visit her website amypsands.com.
Willie Kunkel
An award-winning artist, Willie is a man of many hats and even more paintbrushes, whose art is inspired by his wide-ranging interests and travels.
Growing up in rural Washington State, Willie found inspiration in the orchards of the Okanogan Valley and the rolling wheat fields of the Palouse Hills. While working at the Pacific Science Center, he painted Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier, and the Seattle skyline. Working as a sleigh-ride host in Colorado, he sketched the snowy mountains and sunsets of Crested Butte. As a club promoter in Chengdu, he spent his off-hours practicing Chinese ink painting. Finally, while tutoring science in Taipei, Willie began exhibiting and selling paintings, turning a longtime love affair into a secondary career.
Willie currently resides in Silver Spring, working as an ER nurse. He is excited to build connections in the community here and find other artists to work with.
For more works and information, visit his website www.studiokunkel.com.
Artist Meet and Greet
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 3pm – 5pm | Free | Brookside Gardens Visitor Center
Come see the new exhibit and meet the artists. In this informal gathering, chat with the artists about their work and learn where they find inspiration.
Art works will be on display at the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center and available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
Art is part of our mission! We are proud to support local artists through rotating monthly art exhibits. The Visitor Center is open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Sale of art is arranged directly through Brookside Gardens Gift Shop. To purchase art visit us in person, call 301-962-1448, or email ArtintheGarden@MontgomeryParks.org.