Ciara Heatherman professional artist and educator since 2010, mother since 2018!
Ciara Heatherman (b 1988) has earned her B.A. in Visual Arts Education from Ithaca College in 2010. Heatherman is a certified visual arts teacher in both Pennsylvania and New York. Ciara is currently a PK-5th grade Art Educator for Windsor Central School District, where her passion for art and education merge. Ciara has held a Solo Exhibition of paintings “Finding Gratitude” in 2022 at the Tioga Arts Council. She has completed a month long artist residency at the Broome County Arts Council in 2023. Ciara recently earned 3rd place at the Binghamton 2 degrees Juried Art competition in 2024 for her nature inspired artwork. She is currently working towards her next solo exhibition “The Personal Figure” which will be held at SUNY Broome Gallery in March 2026. Ciara continues to work towards expanding her experiences as an artist, teacher, and community member.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is an exploration of my personal experience as an artist and mother. In the daily grind of being a caregiver, it can be difficult to find moments of gratitude in each day.
These paintings start with a personal reference photo taken in my backyard. I like to explore why I am drawn to certain subjects, and the symbolism and lore related to the animals, plants, and people in my work during the creation stage. These paintings serve as an introspective medium for me as I get to know the person I am transforming into as a mother and person. The process of creating these paintings moves from messy basic under paintings, to more refined brushstrokes and carefully placed details. I feel this process is mirrored in my experience as a mother, figuring it out as I go, having faith it will all turn out alright in the end.
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
“The Personal Figure” The Gallery @ SUNY Broome, Binghamton, NY March 2026
“Seasons” Broome County Arts Council, Binghamton, NY December 2023
“Finding Gratitude” Tioga Arts Council, Owego, NY November 2022
SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025
Broome Arts Trail, Vines Urban Farm, Binghamton NY
2024
Broome Arts Trail, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Binghamton, NY
Binghamton 2 Degrees Festival, Confluence Park, Binghamton, NY
2023
BCAC Member’s Exhibition, Broome County Arts Council, Binghamton, NY
Broome Art Trail, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Binghamton, NY
Everyday Life, Everyday Art, Cloud Croft Studios, Owego, NY
2022
Everyday Life, Everyday Art, Cloud Croft Studios, Owego, NY
Spring Awakening BCAC Member’s Show, Orazio Salati Gallery, Binghamton, NY
Artfully Squared, Tioga Arts Council, Owego, NY
2021
“Inhale NY, Exhale ART!” Broome County Arts Council Member’s Show, Taste NY Atrium Gallery, Binghamton, NY
Broome Art Trail, Phelps Mansion Museum, Binghamton, NY
Everyday Life, Everyday Art, Cloud Croft Studios, Owego, NY
Juried Exhibition, Vestal Museum & Vestal Public Library, Vestal NY
All of Us, Cooperative Gallery 213, Binghamton, NY
Generations, Tioga Arts Council, Owego, NY
4th Annual SUNY Broome Alumni Art Virtual Showcase, Binghamton, NY
2nd Annual Flower Show, Broome County Artisan Gallery, Binghamton, NY
Artfully Squared, Tioga Arts Council, Owego, NY
Small in a Square, Cooperative Gallery 213, Binghamton, NY
2020
Cooperative Gallery 213 Holiday Show, Binghamton, NY
Broome County Arts Council Member’s Exhibition, Binghamton, NY
What Now? Virtual Exhibition, Ely Center of Contemporary Art, New Haven, CT
6th Annual Leaves & Petals Virtual Exhibition, Fusion Art, Palm Springs, CA
Everyday Life, Everyday Art, Virtual Exhibition, Tioga Arts Council, Owego, NY
Creative Collective Mini Hub Show, Creative Hub Studios, NC
USPS Art Project Traveling Exhibition, Pelham Art Center, Pelham, NY
Flower Show, Broome County Artisan Gallery, Binghamton, NY
2019
Broome County Arts Council Members Exhibition, Binghamton, NY
2016
Mural Festival, Binghamton Department of Public Art, NY
2015
Regional Art Exhibition, Roberson Museum, Binghamton, NY
Mural Festival, Binghamton Department of Public Art, NY
AWARDS/HONORS
Binghamton 2 Degrees Juried Art Competition 2024, 3rd Place
Discovery Center 40th Birthday Candle Competition 2024, Voted First Place
President’s List Pratt at Munson Williams Proctor 2006
RESIDENCIES
Artist in Residence, November 2023 Broome County Arts Council, Binghamton, NY
EDUCATION
SUNY New Paltz, 30 Graduate Credits earned towards M.S. of Art Ed 2012-2014
Ithaca College, Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts Education 2010
SUNY Broome, Associates Degree in Liberal Arts 2008
Pratt Institute at Munson Williams Proctor, Studio Art Foundation 2006-2007
CERTIFICATION
Initial Visual Arts PK-12 New York, active
Instructional 1 Visual Art PK-12 Pennsylvania, active
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024-Present
Director of Education, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Binghamton, NY
2023-2024
Visual Arts Teacher grades 6-8, Northeast Scranton Intermediate School, Scranton, PA
2023
Artistic & Visual Design Coordinator, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Binghamton, NY
2022-2023
Visual Arts Teacher grades K-6, Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center, Factoryville, PA
2011-2017
Visual Arts Teacher grades 6-12, Deposit Central Schools, Deposit, NY
Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art History, Yearbook
Head Coach, NYSATA Olympics of the Visual Arts, Deposit, NY chapter
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
2011-2017
Deposit Junior Senior High School Semi-Annual Winter & Spring Art Show
Deposit Oktoberfest Annual Student Window Painting Juried Exhibition
ORGANIZATIONS
Oil Painters of America, Member, 2021-present
Cooperative Gallery 213, Supporting Member, 2020-present
Art Mums United, Member, 2020-present
Tioga Arts Council, Member, 2020-present
Broome County Arts Council, Member, 2019-present
IN PRINT
A.B.F.M. Magazine Issue 1 Represented Artist page 18 January 2022
Humankind Digital Zine Issue 3: Take Root, Page 13 August 2021
The Huts Contemporary Art Magazine Issue 2, 2 Page Spread pages 56 & 57 March 2021
Okay Cool Magazine Issue 4: The Origin of Our Ideas, Full Page Spread pg 86, February 2021