Featured Artists

Works on Walls Series

From 2012 through 2014, the gallery presented the "Works on Walls" series, a recurring group exhibition format that brought together multiple artists in a shared thematic framework. These shows helped establish the gallery's reputation for showcasing compelling work by re-emerging older professional artists.

The Carter Burden Gallery has long served as a vital platform for re-emerging professional artists whose creative journeys span decades. Many of the artists featured in our exhibitions studied at prestigious institutions, including Yale and other renowned schools, before dedicating their lives to the practice of painting, sculpture, and photography. Their work reflects a deep engagement with material, color, and texture, whether through abstract compositions, intimate figurative studies, or large-scale installations. Visitors to the gallery encounter a diverse range of voices, from those working in traditional pigment and canvas to artists experimenting with digital media and printed surfaces. Each exhibition offers a window into a lifetime of artistic inquiry and personal expression, celebrating the enduring power of creative vision.

The gallery's programming highlights artists who have traveled and studied internationally, bringing influences from places such as Japan, Italy, and beyond into their practice. Some have exhibited in Tokyo and other international venues, while others have built their reputations closer to home in New York and Connecticut. The work on view spans stonework, sculpture, photography, and paintings, with many pieces exploring themes of light, imagination, and the human experience. Emerging and established artists alike find a welcoming home at the gallery, where solo exhibitions allow for deep exploration of a single vision and group shows create dynamic conversations between different approaches and materials.

Throughout the year, the gallery presents a rotating schedule of exhibitions that showcase both individual artists and curated thematic groupings. Artists like Robert Ludwig, Sara Petitt, and many others have contributed to a rich history of programming that honors the professional dedication of mature artists who continue to evolve and experiment. The gallery's commitment to these artists extends beyond the walls of the exhibition space, fostering a community of collectors, fellow artists, and art lovers who appreciate the depth and nuance that comes with years of practice. Whether through intimate solo presentations or ambitious group exhibitions, each show invites viewers to consider the ways in which artistic language develops and transforms over a lifetime.

Beyond its exhibition program, the gallery serves as a resource for artists seeking professional support and visibility in the contemporary art world. Artist submissions are welcomed and reviewed with care, ensuring that the gallery remains a vital and inclusive venue for creative expression. The history of the gallery is built on relationships with artists from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a unique perspective shaped by their education, travels, and lived experience. From those who studied fine arts in Italy to artists who developed their craft through years of independent exploration, the gallery celebrates the full spectrum of artistic achievement. Visitors are encouraged to return throughout the year to witness the ongoing evolution of this remarkable artistic community.