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.

Selected 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

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

Group Exhibitions

Seeking Prince George's! (Juried)
Lowe House Office Building
Maryland State Capitol
Annapolis, Maryland
January - March 2019

"Motivation by Inspiration: A Black History Month Exploration"
(Juried)
Harmony Hall Regional Art Center
Fort Washington, MD 20744
January 14-March 9, 2019

Carte Blanche Summer Exhibition (Juried)
Adah Rose Gallery
Kensington, Maryland
Summer 2017

22nd All Media Juried Exhibition
Mattawoman Creek Art Center
Marbury, Maryland
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, Maryland
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
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 Projects

Art Curator
Tubman-Mahan Gallery
Center for Green Urbanism
Washington, DC.
2011-2012

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