Heather and her husband, Michael at the 2020 South Florida Fair Art Exhibition
Heather Bergstrom has spent a lifetime pursuing and expanding her knowledge and skill as an artist. Her favorite mediums with which to create are graphite, charcoal and acrylic paint. Her vibrant compositions sometimes refer to a historical legend or tell a story all their own. She often chooses to paint or draw poignant scenes which translate to archetypal feelings of contentment, nostalgia, and/or joie de vivre.
Heather’s inspiration comes from childhood memories, nature, history; just about anything that exudes positive emotions, or simply piques one’s curiosity. Heather says, “I view my art as a joyful respite in the middle of life’s hardships.” She enjoys creating art that tells a story of hope. Heather says, “whether I am working on a charcoal drawing or an acrylic painting, I enjoy watching the very heart and soul of my subject appear before me. I love experiencing the narrative as it changes and deepens every time I create.”
Heather the President of the Wellington Art Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to inspire and serve the community of Palm Beach County. She owns an Etsy Shop featuring her original art as well as a Pixels.com Shop for giclées and other printed goods. Heather also participates in juried fine art shows, exhibitions and galleries every year. Click on the Events tab to see all of her upcoming events, and subscribe to her newsletter for a behind the scenes look at her studio and newest artworks.
Juried Exhibitions, Shows and Awards:
January 2024, Harmony, Juried Exhibition at Premier Family Health, Wellington, FL
January 2024, Juried Exhibition at the Jupiter Town Hall, Jupiter, FL (Flying Ace is now part of the Jupiter Town Hall’s permanent collection)
Best in Show for “Flying Ace”
July 2023 – November 2023, Creative, Wellington City Hall, Wellington, FL
May 2023 – August 2023, Innovations, Wellington Community Center, Wellington, FL
1st Place People’s Choice Award for “Flying Ace”
February 2023 – Artigras, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
January 2023 – Artists’ Alley, South Florida Fair, West Palm Beach, FL
November 2022 – March 2023, Inspired, Wellington Village Hall, Wellington, FL
September 2022 – February 2023, Fly. Soar. Leap., Palm Beach International Airport Gallery, West Palm Beach, FL
September 2022, Fall for Art: Pop-up Gallery, Wellington Green Mall, Wellington, FL
Award of Excellence for “Debutante”
July 2022 – November 2022, Elegant, Wellington Village Hall, Wellington, FL
1st Place People’s Choice Award for “Garden Party”
March – July 2022, Dazzle, Wellington Community Center, Wellington, FL
November – March 2021, Seasons of Joy, Wellington Village Hall, Wellington, FL
2nd Place People’s Choice Award for “The Footbridge”
November 2021 – February 2022, Wonders of Art, Wellington Community Center, Wellington, FL
1st Place People’s Choice Award for “Wild Ponies of Ocracoke Island”
November 2021, Endangered Fine Art & Photography Exhibition, Virtual Gallery
October – December 2021, Celebration, Virtual Exhibition by the Wellington Art Society
May – June 2021, Art Insight, Artist’s Eye Gallery, Lake Worth, FL
May 2021, South Florida Fair Art Exhibition, West Palm Beach, FL
April – May 2021, Vibrance, Virtual Exhibition by the Wellington Art Society
November 2020, LALA Artfest, Loxahatchee, FL
November 2020 - January 2021, Artscapes, Virtual Exhibition by the Wellington Art Society
September – October 2020, Virtual Member Showcase, Virtual Exhibition by the Wellington Art Society
March 2020, Expressions: Pop-up Gallery, Wellington Green Mall, Wellington, FL
January – February 2020, South Florida Fair Art Exhibition, West Palm Beach, FL
1st Place People’s Choice Award for “Bucephalus”
November 2019, LALA Artfest, Loxahatchee, FL
January – February 2019, South Florida Fair Art Exhibition, West Palm Beach, FL