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Heather Neilson

Education

Rutgers University, New Jersey – B.A. Communications
Art Students League of New York, NY – Continuing EducationClasses

Teaching

Heather finds great joy in helping others discover and express their own creative voice. Through art classes and workshops, offered both in person and online, she provides individuals with the tools, guidance, and encouragement essential to uncover their inner artist. Within a warm and inviting creative space, participants can embark on a journey of self-expression, skill development, personal growth and transformation. These experiences not only offer intrinsic rewards but also create opportunities for meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.

Residencies

Mass MOCA, North Adams, MA- 2018
Atlantic Center of the Arts, New Smyrna, Florida – February, 2018

Select Exhibitions

August 2025 – Driftlines, The Hunt Library, Falls Village, CT

August 2025 – Elemental, the Meeting House, New Marlborough, MA

July 2025 – Abstract Meditations, Judy Black Memorial Garden, Washington Depot, CT

April 2025 – Mixed Media Invitational, Kent Art Association, Kent, CT

January, 2025 – Solo Show – Chase Gallery, Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT

October, 2024 – Connecticut Women Artists, National Juried Show – Slater Museum, Norwich, CT

April, 2024 – Motion In Limine – Whiting Mills, Winsted, CT

January, 2024 – Renewal – Kehler Liddell Gallery, New Haven, CT

September, 2023 – Faculty Show – West Hartford Art League, West Hartford, CT

September 3-29, 2022 – Solo Show – The Norfolk Library – Norfolk, CT

May 2022 – Solo Show – 2nd Home Lounge – Winsted, CT

 April-May 2022 – Down to Earth – Canton Gallery on the Green – Canton, CT

March 2022 – Five Connecticut Women Artists – Kent Art Association – Kent, CT

 May 2021 – John Noelke Gallery – Torrington, CT

September 2020 – National Fine Art Show – Lincoln Gallery, Loveland, CO

February 2020 – Juried show – Small Works, Five Points Annex Gallery, CT

December 2019 – Juried show – Small Works, West Hartford Art League, West Hartford, CT

December 2018 – Solo show The Smithy Loft Gallery, New Preston, CT

May 2018 – CT+6 Juried Group Exhibit West Hartford Art League, West Hartford, CT

November 2016 – Solo show – Explorations – Works on Paper, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT

October 2016 – Solo show – The Underground Gallery, Collinsville, CT

November 2015 – Solo show – The Underground Gallery, Collinsville, CT

Awards

Jack Richeson Award – CT +6 West Hartford Art League Juried Show, West Hartford, CT- June 2018

Memberships

Connecticut Women Artists

Current & Upcoming Classes

Class Dates Day(s)
Expressive Abstract Landscapes 10/19/2025 - 10/19/2025 Su View/Register