Artist CV
Artist Statement
As a self-taught artist, my work in collage and mixed media reflects a deep connection to history, culture, and the human spirit. Drawing inspiration from the stories and resilience of African American, Women of Color, and Native American communities, I seek to honor their rich histories and enduring contributions while exploring the complexities of social issues that shape our world.
Collage and mixed media allow me to weave together fragments—images, textures, and materials—into compositions that convey layered narratives. Each piece becomes a story, intertwining personal reflections on spiritual growth and transformation with cultural symbols and historical echoes. By combining found objects, vibrant colors, and diverse textures, I create visual dialogues that invite viewers to reflect on identity, heritage, and collective healing.
Through my art, I aim to inspire connection, understanding, and empowerment. It is my hope that each piece resonates deeply, offering a space for contemplation and celebration of the strength and beauty within us all.
Exhibitions
Solo and Two Person Exhibitions
Metamorphosis: Mixed Media & Collage Art by Sharon J. Burton
Space 7:10 at Kefa Café
Silver Spring, MD 20910
August-September 2013
Repurposed Art: Mixed Media & Collage from Recycled Paper
Featuring the Art of Sharon Burton & Sandra Davis
Rockville, MD
June 1 - July 28, 2013
Featured Visual Artist
Annie’s Art Gallery's Friendly Poetry Open Mic Night.
Camp Springs, Maryland
December 15, 2011
Feminine Identity
Featuring the Art of Sharon Burton and Sherry Burton Ways
Huntington Community Center’s Art Gallery
Bowie, Maryland
Fall 2010
Goddess Soul: Celebrating the Feminine
Collage and Mixed Media Art by Sharon J. Burton
January 25, 2011 – February 25, 2011
Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe
Silver Spring, MD 20910
January - February 2011
Selected Group Exhibitions
Hill Center Galleries
2024 Regional Juried Exhibition
The Hill Center
Washington, DC
January 10 - May 4, 2024
"Life in Layers"
35th Annual Prince George's
County Juried Exhibition
Brentwood Arts Exchange
Brentwood, MD
"Jazz" (Juried)
Artspace Richmond
Richmond,VA
February 3 - April 23, 2023
"Hope and Healing"
34th Annual Prince George's
County Juried Exhibition
Montpelier Arts Center
Laurel, MD
November 2, 2022 - January 6, 2023
"What is Ours?" (Juried)
Presented by the Women's Caucus
for Art, DC Chapter
Sandy Spring, MD
September 7 - November 16, 2022
10 x 10 Invitational
Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center
Hyattsville, MD
December 4, 2021 - January 2, 2022
"Q THE MUSIC: Celebrating the Life and
Legacy of Quincy Jones" (Juried)
The Gallery @ Children's National Health System
Washington, DC
January 20, 2020 - February 22, 2020
Small Works Members Show
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
December 6-15, 2019
Seeking Prince George's! (Juried)
Lowe House Office Building
Maryland State Capitol
Annapolis, MD
January - March 2019
"Motivation by Inspiration: A Black History Month Exploration"
(Juried)
Harmony Hall Regional Art Center
Fort Washington, MD
January 14-March 9, 2019
Carte Blanche Summer Exhibition (Juried)
Adah Rose Gallery
Kensington, MD
Summer 2017
22nd All Media Juried Exhibition
Mattawoman Creek Art Center
Marbury, MD
June-July, 2016
2016 Alchemical Vessels Benefit (Juried)
Joan Hisaoka Art Gallery
The Smith Farm Center for Healing & the Arts
Washington, DC
Spring 2016
Reimagining Rosa Parks Exhibit (Juried)
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, MD
April - July 2014
SELECT 2013
Washington Project for the Arts
Art Auction Exhibition (Juried)
Washington, DC
February 16-March 15, 2013
InLiquid's Annual Benefit (Juried)
The Ice Box Project Space
Philadelphia, PA
Friday, February 10, 2012
Art Atlanta
Hammonds House Museum
Annual Art Auction (Juried)
Bill Lowe Gallery
Atlanta, GA
April 30, 2011
"Our HISTORY is our Strength"
Women's History Month Exhibition (Juried)
USB National Corporate Headquarters
Presented by Picture That, LLC
Stamford, CT
March 7-April 8, 2011
Women Interpreting the Female Form - Juried Exhibition
Presented by Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
March 2 - 27, 2011
Education,Training & Certifications
Certified Creativity Coach, Creativity Coaching Association
Certificate: Art History, Smithsonian Associates
Art Business Certificate Program, New York University.
Studio Art Classes taken at the following organizations:
Harmony Hall Regional Art Center (Fort Washington, MD)
The Art League (Alexandria, VA)
Smithsonian Associates (Washington,DC)
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (Washington,DC)
Montpelier Arts Center (Laurel, MD)
Selected Curatorial/Juried Projects
Juror for "Flora"
Presented by The Women's Caucus for Art
Mattawoman Creek Art Center
Marbury, MD
June 7 - July 6, 2024
"Lookng Back/Looking Forward"
15 Years of Millennium Arts Salon
Brentwood Arts Exchange
Brentwood, MD
November 9, 2015 - January 2, 2016
Art Curator
Tubman-Mahan Gallery
Center for Green Urbanism
Washington, DC.
2011-2012
Ten Artists for Ten Years
10th Anniversary Exhibition
Presented by The Millennium Art Salon
The Charles Sumner School Museum
& Archives
Washington, DC
October 22 - December 15, 2010
Professional Experience
Teaching Artist/Workshop Facilitator, Arts Works Now (Hyattsville, MD) 2023-Present
Teaching Artist/Workshop Facilitator, Del Ray Artisans (Alexandria, VA) 2018-Present
Teaching Artist/Workshop Facilitator, Moonlit DC (Washington,DC) 2019
Teaching Artist/Workshop Facilitator, Artomatic (Washington,DC) 2017-Present
Teaching Artist/Workshop Facilitator, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, (Washington, DC) 2023
Special Projects/Board Representation
Board Member
Project Create DC
Washington, DC
Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
Board Member
The MILLENNIUM ARTS SALON INC
July 2016 - January 2019
Advisory Committee
30 Americans Exhibition
Sponsored by The Rubell Family Foundation
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Washington, DC
Fall 2011
Ambassador Program
The David C. Driskell Center at the
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
2011-2012
Memberships
Delray Artisans (Alexandria, Virginia)
International Women's Writers Guild
Kaleidoscope Women's Poetry Collective
Maryland Writer's Association
Mattawoman Creek Art Center
National Collage Society
Tribe 55+ Creatives
Women's Caucus for Art