On the occasion of an exhibition of Jolleyn’s work at the Zillman Art Museum, University of Maine, our art advisory Rose Fredrick was asked to give a talk. The following is the talk she prepared and delivered on February 5, 2025. Joellyn Duesberry convinces us of nature’s sufficiency, that we are not impoverished or abandoned. […]

Meadow with Red Bud Trees, Whiskeytown, CA, oil on linen Old Apple Tree, Weir Farm, oil on linen M: Burney Falls, Autumn, oil on linen We are thrilled to announce a large gift of paintings and monographs to The Nature Conservancy. These 26 works will be displayed in offices in California, Colorado, Wyoming and Connecticut. […]

Above the Garden I, oil on linen Above the Garden II, oil on linen Under the Pine II, oil on linen We are pleased to announce the acquisition by Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation of several important works by Joellyn. James Holmes, director and curator, has selected three seminal paintings Joellyn created in her garden, […]

Winter Light II, Cliffs Near the Monastery Near Abiquiu, New Mexico, oil on linen Thumper, oil on linen Gray and Yellow II, monotype Director of the Vicki Myhren Gallery of Art at the University of Denver, Geoffrey Shamos, worked with us to acquire a large donation of paintings and monotypes for the University’s collection. DU […]

Late River on the South Platte River II, oil on linen Sandstone Slide, oil on linen We are thrilled to announce the donation of two paintings to the Denver Botanic Gardens’ collection. Joellyn was a passionate supporter of the land and an enthusiastic gardener. We are pleased to know her work will be well represented […]

Morning Ghost Ranch Pond, monotype Ground Zero IV, monotype with metallic ink Curators at Smith College Museum of Art have selected two poignant monotypes to round out their already considerable collection of works by Joellyn, who graduated from Smith with a Bachelor of Art in 1966.

Alaska II, Tanalian Falls, oil on linen From Dark to Light, Castlewood Canyon, CO, diptych, oil on linen Village of Lieux, Provence, France (In the Rock), oil on linen This summer curators at the Jundt Art Museum in Spokane, Washington, selected numerous works representing a concise and powerful survey of Joellyn’s works. Seven paintings representing […]

Joellyn’s stepdaughters Rebekah and Jessica Kowal are holding a Family & Friends exhibition and sale of her work from Nov. 16-20, 2022 at our downtown Denver gallery space. Available works include oil paintings on linen and canvas as well as monotype prints, offered at collector’s pricing. Please reach out to studio@joellynduesberry.com for information about the […]