Bonnye Brown has made her name among African-American artists in the Kansas City area for more than ten years. She graduated with honors from Central Missouri State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.  The artist proceeded to etch her name among Kansas City artists, painting with a poignant style that reflects love of life and  family.   Bonnye captures life in a special way as can be seen in her pictures that display her blues and jazz heritage.

Bonnye Brown has exhibited at numerous venues in the Kansas City area.  Some of the many venues include, the Kansas City Jazz Museum, Central Missouri State University Art Center, William Jewel college, UMKC  African- American History and Culture House, Penn valley Carter Center, St. Louis Artist Guild, Bruce Watkins Cultural Center, Portfolios Gallery and Educational Center.  Her painting "Catch Me A Ball Player" is a part of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's private collection.  It is currently on a national tour with the Shades of Greatness art exhibit. Another special painting hangs in the Johnson Family's Kansas City home that was featured on the Extreme Make Over Home Edition TV show.

Bonnye's paintings are found in private collections such as Sprint, State Farm, Subway and other professional businesses around the country.  Along with her busy schedule as an artist and vice president of the Light in the Other Room, Bonnye takes time out to spend special time with her family.