Local Artist’s Paintings at Art Center Theatre

Original fine art paintings by local artist Carolyn Burger will be featured at the Art Center Theatre gallery (formally Marco Players Theater) located in Town Center during the run of “The Odd Couple, Female Version” by Neil Simon. 

Drawing and painting has always been an interest for Carolyn. Growing up in Northeast Ohio, she earned her bachelor and master’s degrees in education from Youngstown University and Kent State University. She served as an elementary teacher and later a principal and director of special education. Being the mother of three children and working full time in public education did not allow for pursuing art. But upon retirement, Carolyn and her husband moved to Marco Island. It was here that she began to sign up for local painting classes and fell head over heels in love with painting!

It was the Marco Island Center for the Arts that provided classes for Carolyn to learn to paint. Today she crates with watercolors, acrylics and oils. Her paintings depict the beaches of Florida, the mysterious nearby Everglades and the searching for challenges are some of her personal traits. You will find that each piece of Carolyn’s art is unique. She has developed contemporary paintings of women and she also paints pillows for those who want to use them to decorate their homes or give as a unique gift. Painting has become therapy for Carolyn. Bringing peace and hope through creating with her brush. 

Carolyn is an active member of the Marco Island Center for the Arts and the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts.  For more about Carolyn, visit her website at: www.carolynburger.com.