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Paintings by Jill V. Burke, on display May 9 – June 14

Main Gallery

On Display May 9 – June 14, 2025

Paintings by Jill V. Burke

Join us for the gallery opening of a solo exhibition featuring the luminous landscapes of Jill V. Burke, a Vermont-based contemporary artist whose work captures the spirit and serenity of the natural world. Working in both pastels and oil paints, Burke draws deep inspiration from the rugged beauty of the Adirondack wilderness and the verdant valleys of Vermont.

Originally from New York and New Jersey, Jill relocated to Vermont for a teaching position and has since made it her artistic home. Now semi-retired, she devotes her time to exploring and expressing the landscapes that have long captivated her. Her style reflects a blend of influences—from the expressive resilience of Nell Blaine to the evocative Adirondack scenes of Paul Matthews, and the masterful techniques of pastel artists Robert Carsten and Albert Handell.

A member of both the Adirondack and Vermont Pastel Societies, Jill has exhibited widely in solo and group shows throughout the region. Her work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and immerse themselves in the quiet majesty of the Northeast’s natural splendor.

Join us in celebrating Jill V. Burke’s selected works—an exhibition that honors place, process, and the enduring pull of the landscape.

Bonus Gallery Exhibit in the Hallway

In the hall leading up to the main gallery space in the Hunter Community Room, paintings and “oak tablets” are on display by local artists Hugh & Jeanne Joudry.

Oak Tablets by Hugh Joudry

In 1968 Hugh and Jeanne ascended Stratton Mountain to look out for forest fires from the fire tower on the summit. They stayed for more than fifty years. In addition, because both the Long and Appalachian Trais were conceived on Stratton Mountain, later they assumed the assumed the position of summit caretakers.

During a revamp of the fire tower the old oak steps were replaced by steps made of the ever-enduring black locust wood. Hugh salvaged the oak steps and carved a story involving a magician, a crew of navigators, and temple dancers. They are arranged in wave formation.

Paintings by Jeanne Joudry

In her many years of observation and meditation in the wild forest Jeanne produced visionary landscapes which come out of the at-onement she has realized. In addition, she has been gifted with rare views of animal behavior. We have had a rare viewing of a mating done by varying hares. In addition, she has had the vision of moose dance spinning round in an oculus made in a mysterious place in the density of the forest.

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