Michelle Heyden obtained a B.F.A. from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. During her undergraduate studies, Heyden received several awards for her artwork including: the Dorothy Sellers Art Award, the first annual Presidential Art Award, Outstanding Senior Art Student, and the David S. Monroe Award. Heyden has shown artwork in several solo and group art exhibitions in Saint Louis and throughout Illinois. In April 2002, Heyden obtained the “Best in Show” award from a juried exhibit at the City of St. Louis Museum.
NEWS: Michelle is a featured artist on Chicago Acoustic Underground's website! www.chicagoacoustic.net
NEW SHOWS:
Thursday, January 12, 2012 Katerina's - 1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL - 7:30pm - $15 suggested "An Evening of Joining Poetry with Music, Visual Arts, and Dance: A Dedication to Adele Fammeree & UniVerse of Poetry" Michelle's artwork will be projected along with poetry, live music, and dance in honor of Richard Fammeree. All proceeds will benefit Universe of Poetry and enrich the musical education of young artist Adele Fammeree.
Friday, January 20, 2012 Jackson Junge Gallery - 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL Opening Reception 6-9pm for "Revolution 2012" Group Exhibit The Exhibit, "Revolution 2012," will be open from Tuesday, January 17, 2012 through Sunday, February 26, 2012. This exhibition features national and international works dealing with themes of revolution.
