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In the Gallery
ALL MEMBER SHOW
Show + Sale
Exhibition Dates: December 4-30, 2025
Artist Reception: Friday, December 5 // 5-8pm
About the show:
The All Member Show showcases a diverse collection of artwork from 40+ Art Center of Burlington members — painters, photographers, sculptors, and creators of all kinds.
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WORKS ON PAPER
Robert Johnson
Art is a journey, not a destination. Each work completed or even attempted is a step along the path. The same could be said of life. There is no destination just the endless variety of steps and missteps, side roads and impasses that make us who we are. I feel fortunate to have combined the two. My art is in many ways an illustration of my life. My likes and dislikes, joys and sadness, hopes and fears and all things that make me who I am will appear in my work. My style is subtle and changes with the mood of the piece I’m working on. I enjoy exploring ideas and feelings, as well as techniques and media.
Mini Gallery
A smaller, more intimate extension of our Main Gallery showcasing local, emerging artists.
December 2025
Rebecca Matthews Vorkapich
Landscapes of the Heart
Artist Statement
“Landscapes of the Heart”
As a landscape painter, I like to celebrate the familiar scenes and seasons of my hometown and the inspiring beauty of places I’ve traveled. Each scene carries a memory, or a sense of belonging for me, which I seek to share with those who view my work.
Working in watercolor and oil, I explore the interplay of light, color, and texture to convey the mood and spirit of a place. Watercolors allow me to embrace the fluidity and spontaneity of nature, while oils give me the depth and richness to capture its layers and detail.
Through my art, I hope to evoke a connection to the landscapes we treasure, whether they are part of our everyday lives or distant horizons.
Artist Biography
Rebecca Matthews Vorkapich has been painting for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in Burlington, Iowa, she still remembers her first tempura painting in kindergarten at Perkins Elementary. She knew then that she was going to love school and art would always be her favorite subject.
She was introduced to oil paints in junior high where her love for the smell of linseed oil began. She continued to paint in oils whenever she could, but soon her career and raising her two sons forced her to set painting aside. After moving to Phoenix in 1990, she took a watercolor class at the local art guild. Though she missed the smell of linseed oil and the forgiveness of oils, she loved that she could pour a jar of water, spritz the dried out pans of paints and begin painting.
Rebecca is now back in Burlington and doing her best to make up for lost time where creativity is concerned. In recent years she has entered various ‘plein air’ painting contests and has been awarded prizes in several. She was honored to have her art featured on the 2024 Snake Alley poster and looks forward to sharing her most recent watercolors and oil paintings in the Burlington Art Center mini-gallery.
Up Next:
In the Mini Gallery
ACB Private Collection
Show + Sale
2025 Gallery Schedule
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