Heather M. La Force
laforc26@gmail.com

(607) 425 2425

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2010            Summer 2010, William Morris Hunt Memorial Library, Boston, MA organized by Jennifer Nichols

                     Student Annual Exhibition, Grossman Gallery and Anderson Auditorium, Boston, MA

2009            Ragouzeos/La Force Portraits, Conant Gallery, Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center,

                       Groton, MA                                                                             

2008            Best of SUNY Art Exhibit, Executive Mansion, Albany, NY

2007            Student and Faculty Art Exhibition, SUNY School of Optometry, New York City 
                    BFA Exhibition, Roland Gibson Gallery, Potsdam, NY

2006            Spring Student Exhibit, Albany, NY.
                    Drawing II, Creative Spirit Art Center, Potsdam, NY

                    Best of SUNY Art Exhibit, Albany, NY

2005            Art Attack, Juried Student Show, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY Juror – Drew Goerlitz

FELLOWSHIPS GRANTS AWARDS

2008            SMFA Merit Scholarship 

2007            Deans List
2006            Honorable Mention: Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibit
                    Notable Work: SUNY Art Exhibit
                    Canfield Scholarship
                    Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity

2005            All Academic Team
                    Presidents List
                    Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary Society
                    Art Department Award
                    Dean’s List

2004            Dean’s List
                    Commissioner’s List              

EDUCATION      

Master of Fine Arts

School of the Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts University, Boston. In partnership with Tufts University (candidate)

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

State University of New York, College at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY, 2007

EMPLOYMENT       

   Public Relations               Steebo Design, Asheville, NC June-August 2007

                                                Served as the intermediary between sculptor Stephan Bonitz and the public.
                                                Responsibilities included marketing art to current as well  as potential clientele. 

                                                Other responsibilities included clerical work, maintaining of records and contact lists.

   Gallery Attendant            Roland Gibson Gallery SUNY Potsdam, NY, August 2002 – May 2007

                                                Responsibilities included monitoring of gallery during open hours and helping with installation of exhibition materials.

   Painting Instructor          Long Lake Camp for the Arts, Long Lake, NY, summer, 2006. 

                                                Responsibilities included teaching painting and drawing to children ranging from age ten to sixteen.

                                                Served as part of bunk staff and lived with the kids to ensure their safety and a comfortable living environment