About Anne

As a college student, Anne had an art studio in downtown Lincoln. It was close to campus and a great place to focus on her work and collaborate with other artists. She soon realized that artists needed this unique type of community and support, so in the 1980s Anne sold nearly everything she owned to buy a run-down building in the Haymarket. She was determined to cultivate a space where artists from every background could work and display their art.
The Burkholder Project opened in 1987, housing artists, their work, studios and a collection of stories for the city of Lincoln to enjoy. Since then, the Burkholder has become a staple in the Downtown Lincoln and Historic Haymarket District. Throughout the years, the alley to the west of the Burkholder has become more and more of a creative attraction for the City of Lincoln and in 2014 Mayor Chris Butler commissioned Anne to officially continue to create and design “Art Alley” in the heart of Lincoln historic Haymarket.

Anne’s art has always been about her experiences in nature – the way the clouds move across the sky in an afternoon, the water moves against the smooth stones or the trees are nestled together in perfect symmetry. Her landscapes are a reflection of her childhood memories, but also the moments that bring her the greatest peace.
Standing in open places, feeling the wind, smelling the soil – these are the moments she remembers when she paints. Her work captures moments, for herself, and for other who want to know, remember and cherish the beauty of The Great Plains.