Susan Burnstine, artist and educator, has curated the work of twenty three of her students who have studied with her either through classes or private mentorships.  The resulting exhibition was featured from July 1 to July 31, 2024 and is discussed in our GalleryTalk with Susan and the participating artist.

Exhibition Statement

Some artists shoot the world around them, some shoot from within.  This group of artists create from their unique worlds, perspectives and experiences with a clear, consistent intention – a staple of my teachings.

While this collection reflects a diverse spectrum of subjects and processes, the consistency lies in each artist’s unique connection to their work. This connection is not only personal, it’s unusual and not easily replicated in the redundancy of today’s market, as it mirrors their distinctiveness as creators.

In a time when algorithms dictate our lives, I feel compelled to encourage my students to reach deeper, be themselves and find original ways to express their most profound passions, interests and beliefs. As artists, the uniqueness of the human experience is what we all seek to express, and it’s my honor to encourage and shepherd the pathways of understanding for my students.

Selected artists have studied with me for an extended period of time, either in classes or private mentorships.

Susan Burnstine
May, 2024

Directors’ Statement

It was an honor to host Susan Burnstine’s Alumni Student Exhibition and talk. Susan has been a photographer enlarging and pushing the boundaries of fine art photography for many years. She, along with her unique vision and approach to photography, has inspired and fostered a diverse group of photographers — as is wonderfully demonstrated in this exhibition.

Mentorship and the attachment of artists to the work and atelier of seasoned, accomplished artists has always been a part of the art world. Studying with an accomplished artist is a path whereby the student can explore and refine their personal aesthetic – embracing or redefining the way of the teacher, taking away the spirit of phrases and marks,  quickening their own work.

Looking at the images and listening to Susan and the students speak there is no doubt that all are fortunate to have found each other. We want to thank Susan and her students for spending time with us and giving the world a glimpse into their inspiring relationship.

Amanda Smith and Kevin Tully
July, 2024

link to online exhibition

Artist websites and instagram

Lynn Breitfeller:
website  lynnebreitfeller.com
instagram  @lynnebreitfellerphoto

Jim Bailey:
website  jimbaileyphotographs.com

Catherine Panebianco:
website  catherinepanebianco.com
instagram  @panebiancophotos

Marsha Guggenheim:
website  guggenheimphotography.com
instagram   @marshagugg

Susan Isaacson:
website  susanisaacsonphotography.com
instagram   @sbisaacson  

Jennifer Pritchard:
website  jenniferpritchardstudio.com
instagram  @jenniferpritchardstudio

JP Gibson:
website  jamesparkergibson.com
instagram  @j.pgibson

Laura Goin:
website  lauragoin.com
instagram  @lauragoinphotography

Lee W Bass:
website  leewbass.com

Iveta Lazdina:
website  yvettaphoto.com
instagram  @yvettaphoto

Brigitte Bourger:
website  brigittebourger.com
instagram   @brigittebourger

Linda Hacker:
website  lindahackerphoto.com
instagram  @stretchhack

Daniel Sackhiem:
website  danielsackheim.com
instagram  @daniel.sackheim

Rebecca Moseman:
website   mosemanstudios.com
instagram   @mosemanstudios

Elizabeth Bailey:
website  elizabethbaileyphoto.com
instagram  @elizabeth_bailey01

Philip Sager:
website  philipsagerphoto.com
instagram  @philipsagerphoto

Richard O’Neill:
website  richardoneill-photography.com
instagram   @richardmichaeloneill

Sharon Kain:
website   sharonkainphotography.com
instagram   @sharonkain

Sarah Hadley:
website   sarahhadley.com
instagram   @sarahhadleystudio

Sarah Hood Salomon:
website  sarahhoodsalomon.com
instagram  @sarahhoodsalomon

Renee Lynn:
website   reneelynnimages.com
instagram   @reneelynnimages

Linda Caldwell:
website  lindamcaldwell.com
instagram   @delikizinyeri1

Lev L Spiro:
website  levlspiro.com
instagram  @llspiro

Terry Bleser:
website   terrybleser.com
instagram   @twble