Heather Stivison

Artist

Heather Stivison is a full-time contemporary artist whose work has been exhibited in universities and galleries across seven states. Her work spans several disciplines including painting, drawing, and fiber. Originally from New Jersey, Stivison spent nearly two decades as a museum professional where, among other titles, she served as executive director of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms and the president of both the New Jersey Association of Museums and the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums. She was awarded a research grant from the Art & Crafts Research Fund, and writes and speaks on her independent research on topics in the museum field. She is a published author and occasional poet. She now lives and works in her coastal Massachusetts studio, where she also serves on the boards of a number of arts organizations.