Upcoming Events
"First Thursdays in the Arts District"
The scoop: Over 100 different artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, textile and fiber artists, jewelers, glass, metal, and furniture showrooms to choose from. See artists at work, mingle in a relaxed atmosphere, and tour the studios. Step Inside... Studio 436!
• March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
• 5pm - 9pm
A Common Thread 2010
The scoop: A Common Thread is an elite annual exhibition showcasing the fabulous fiber art of Textile Center members. It is the premiere exhibition to the 2010 Textile Center Gallery season! Opening reception is January 15th at 6 pm (it is free and open to the public).
• January 15 - February 20, 2010
Chris Mars Show
The scoop: One of my favorite artists, Chris Mars, will be showing his latest at the Phipps Center for the Arts. Opening reception January 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm.
• January 22 - February 21, 2010
Foot in the Door
The scoop: Foot in the Door is an open exhibition for all Minnesota artists, which takes place every ten years at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Since 1980, Foot in the Door has celebrated the diversity and enthusiasm of Minnesota's visual arts community. Submit your work and be part of the state's largest art exhibition. For details and registration information, visit the Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program (MAEP) website above. The event is free.
• Opening Reception: February 18, 2010
• February 19 - June 13, 2010
Hudson Hospital's Healing Arts Program
The scoop: A collaboration between Hudson Hospital and The Phipps Center for the Arts exhibits through their Healing Arts Program. Time to be announced. My work will be on display in the Obstetrics/Family department.
• Opening Reception: May 21, 2010
• March 17 - June 13, 2010
Lake Minnetonka Arts Tour
The scoop: Lake Minnetonka Arts Tour is a juried event. The tour features artists who reside and/or work from studios in communities that surround Lake Minnetonka. Please stay tuned for further details.
• May 1 - 2, 2010 — 10am - 6pm
Art-A-Whirl 2010
The scoop: Art-A-Whirl is an open-studio and gallery tour of Northeast Minneapolis. It is an enticing event that calls and welcomes local and regional visitors who want to see the art being produced. More than 400 artists participate in AAW, including potters, tile makers, painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, glass blowers, printmakers, and textile designers. They showcase their art in warehouses, homes, storefronts and cafes.
• Friday, May 14, 2010 — 5:30pm - 10pm
• Saturday, May 15, 2010 — 12pm - 8pm
• Sunday, May 16, 2010 — 12pm - 5pm
Solo Exhibition @ Normandale
The scoop: I will be doing a solo exhibition at the Fine Arts Gallery at Normandale Community College. Specific dates and opening to be announced, stay tuned!
• June - mid July, 2010
Stuff I'd Like You To Know About
Jerome Fiber Artists Project Grant
I was honored and excited to be one of three recipients for the Jerome Fiber Artists Project Grant for 2008. The grant allowed me to work towards my dream of having my surface designs (patterns inspired by my original paintings) printed onto environmentally friendly fibers and used in the upholstery and garment industries on a national and potentially international level. The project period was from December 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009 and concluded with an exhibition of the work in the Textile Center Joan Mondale Gallery.
View Postcard - Organic Digital Designs
Read End of Grant Artist Statement
Visit My Textile Website - HKH Designs
New Business Card Series
For those of you who have seen my business cards, you may recall they are created in a series of 4. I'm excited to unveil series #2! This time around I selected a recycled paper and a printer who specializes in eco-friendly production. Below is the positive environmental impact I had by making this choice:
- 0.02 trees preserved for the future.
- 0.07 lbs water-borne waste not created.
- 11 gal wastewater flow saved.
- 1 lbs solid waste not generated.
- 2 lbs greenhouse gases prevented.
- 17,680 BTUs energy not consumed.
View Business Cards - Series #2 (2008)
In The Press
 | May 2008 I am honored to be one of four artists interviewed by Minnesota Women's Press publication for creating eco-conscious artwork. |
 | November 2007 I was featured on KARE 11 during Blue Print for Green's segment (the downloadable clip is just my portion of the entire segment). They highlighted the eco-friendly nature of my paintings and textile products. [ MP4 format / 1 minute, 19 seconds / 3.3 MB ] |
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| March 30, 2005 “Paynesville native's art on exhibit at St. John's” was an article from the Paynesville Press newspaper. |
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| November 30, 2004 “The Wood & I: Images by Heidi Henderson” was an article from the Pulse of the Twin Cities newspaper. |