Curator Talk: The Artistry of George Elbert Burr
December 11, 2025 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Located in the North Wing
TICKETS: Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended*
*Ticket price includes Museum General Admission
Join PhxArt’s Selig Family Chief Curator, Olga Viso, and master printmaker, John Armstrong, for an intimate in-gallery conversation exploring the artistry of George Elbert Burr, celebrated for his evocative etchings of the American Southwest. This close looking experience invites guests to examine Burr’s intricate prints up close, with the aid of magnifying glasses, and to gain deeper insight into his technical mastery and creative process.
Discover how Burr’s work, part of the Phoenix Art Museum’s extensive collection of nearly 5,000 prints and drawings, reflects both the precision and expressive potential of printmaking. This special program offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the Museum’s works on paper and to appreciate the nuances often hidden in plain sight.
About John Armstrong
John Albert Armstrong was born and raised in Laurel, MT. He is a master printer, artist, exhibition designer, and fine art framer. John is also co-founder of Armstrong-Prior, Inc. a multifaceted arts business encompassing fine arts printing, publishing and arts brokering. Armstrong along with his wife, Joan Prior, curate prominent private and corporate art collections in Arizona. A former museum director, curator and teacher, Armstrong now devotes his time to creating his own work in sculpture, painting, and collaboration with artists in his printmaking studio.