Heather Granger
Summary
Highly skilled, Visual and Performing Artist with over 30 years of experience. Strong group leader/teacher that communicates with a fun, relaxing, down to earth tone to ensure successful results that delivers a truly fun, happy experience. Believer in anyone can do this .
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Artist
Self Employed
Greenlawn, NY
09.1993 - Current
- Former Docent at Heckscher Museum of Art
- Former employee of High Museum of Art and Art and Soul (paint your own pottery) in Atlanta
- Participated in local library exhibitions and juried exhibitions including Heckscher Museum of Art, The Art League and Huntington Arts Council
- Creates original and custom drawings, signs and paintings using pencil, ink, watercolors, charcoal and acrylics. Wheel throwing and hand building clay. Some oil painting experience
- Sketches illustrations and concepts for visualization presentation and development purposes for various organizations- mostly non-for-profit.
- Creates commissioned artwork, signage and large scale decor for organizations and private clients, including the HACEF Mardi Gras Galas, Greenlawn Civic Association and PTA committees
- Teaches painting and drawing to non-artists: friends (girls night), my children, nieces and nephews on a casual basis
- Assisted coworkers and friends in selecting art work for offices and homes, including Ernst and Young, Atlanta
- Donated artwork and services to fundraisers and various charities, including Townwide Fund of Huntington, small fundraisers for people fighting cancer.
- Participated in (and loved!) several Sip and Paint events.
Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher
Independent Contractor
NYC, Atlanta, Long Island
09.1989 - Current
- Contributed to the success of diverse productions with extensively trained ballet, jazz, modern, and hiphop, including Tilles Center (Fringe Festival), Lincoln Center Campus, The Apollo Theater (Dance Captain)and Harry Chapin Rainbow Stage
- Dancer in the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympics. Auditioned and selected by Kenny Ortega (Disney, High School Musical)
- Personal Choreographer to TONY Award Winner, Dan Fogler for his movie "Don Peyote" and his other small stage project. An Extra in the film as well
- Founder/Director of Mad Cap Dance Company
- Dance Instructor for several dance studios, including 92nd Street Y in NYC, Variations, a dancer's studio, A Lifetime of Dance and New Paltz School of Ballet.
- TV/Film Background and Print work via Cental Casting for HBO, CBS, NBC, Eli Lilly and other independent films
Education
Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12.1993
Skills
- Specialty for teaching art and dance to non-artists/dancers
- Drawing, Copying, Acrylic and Watercolor
- Leading large groups of diverse people with various skill levels/ages ages in both art and dance
- Big Team Player, extremely responsible Doesn't need a lot of hand holding
- Exceptional in handling last minute or unexpected hiccups/changes
- Welcomes feedback from employers and clients
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Traffic and Safety Committee- Greenlawn Civic Association
- 67th Long Island Civil War Reenactment
Timeline
Fine Artist
Self Employed
09.1993 - Current
Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher
Independent Contractor
09.1989 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts
SUNY New Paltz