Graham Heffernan

b. 1981

Lives and works in Rhode Island, USA

Education and training:

2007, BFA in Painting and Printmaking, Rhode Island College

Selected Exhibitions:

2021, “The State of the Arts in RI, 2021”, University of Rhode Island, Feinstein Gallery, Providence, RI.

2019, “Graham Heffernan” (solo exhibition), AS220 Project Space, Providence, RI.

2018, “doll/HOUSE”, Courthouse Center for the Arts, Kingston, RI.

2018, “The State of the Arts in RI, 2018”, University of Rhode Island, Feinstein Gallery, Providence, RI.

2017, “The State of the Arts in RI, 2017”, University of Rhode Island, Feinstein Gallery, Providence, RI.

2015, “Geometry”, Juror: Dominic Molon, Curator of Contemporary Art, RISD Museum, Hera Gallery, Wakefield, RI.

2015, “Summer Show”, Ocmulgee Fine Arts, Macon, GA.

2014, “Graham Heffernan” (solo exhibition), Ellas Restaurant, Westerly, RI.

2013, “On and Through and In Between: Graham Heffernan and Deborah Baronas”, Green Space Gallery @ TF Green Airport, Warwick, RI. Jurors: Amy Horschak (MoMA); Sarah Ganz Blythe (RISD Museum); Tony Johnson (RISD); and Will Reeves (Artist).

2013, “ACEO Show”, Ocmulgee Arts, Macon, GA.

2012, “Interaction / Immersion” site specific installation show, Kellaway Center, Pawtucket, RI.  Curated by Lynne Harlow, Allison Paschke and RK Projects. 

2012, “Panels”, Skitch Henderson Cultural Center – Silo Gallery, New Milford, CT.

2012, “Abstract”, Charlestown Gallery, Charlestown, RI.

2012, “Art from the Studios”, South County Art Museum, West Kingston, RI.

2012, “Summer Group Show”, Charlestown Gallery, Charlestown, RI.

2011, “Four Thought”, Candita Clayton Gallery, Pawtucket, RI.

2011, “Small Works Invitational”, Elon University, Elon, NC.

2011, “Summer Group Show”, Charlestown Gallery, Charlestown, RI.

2011, “Holiday Group Show”, Charlestown Gallery, Charlestown, RI.

2010, “Graham Heffernan & Jason Brokert”, Lenore Gray Gallery, Providence, RI.

2010, “Prolific Arts Exhibition II”, Courthouse Center for the Arts, Kingston, RI.

2009, “de/construct II”, site specific installation show, 150 Chestnut St, Providence, RI.

2009, “State of the Arts in RI, 2009”, University of Rhode Island, Feinstein Gallery, Providence, RI.

2008, “Summer Show” Lenore Gray Gallery, Providence, RI.2007, “de/construct”, site specific installation show, 150 Chestnut St, Providence, RI.

2007, “Prolific Arts Exhibition”, New Urban Arts, Providence, RI.

2007, “9x12 Show”, Fort Worth Community Art Center, Fort Worth, TX.

2007, “Most Curatorial Biennial of the Universe”, Apex Art Gallery, New York City, NY.

2006, “Mapping the Square”, Warwick Museum of Art, Warwick, RI.

2006, “Senior Art Award Show”, Bannister Gallery, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI.

2005, “Manifestations of the Metaphysical”, Warwick Museum of Art, Warwick, RI.

Awards & Grants:

2015, Winner: Assets for Artists Grant, RISCA & Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

2006, Winner: Senior Special Talent Award, Rhode Island College.

Selected Press:

West Elm, “Holiday Catalog”, West Elm Magazine (2011-2012).

Greg Cook, “Beautiful Decay: Review of “Four Thought” at Candita Clayton Gallery”, Providence Phoenix (2011).

Stephanie Murg, “Where Everyone’s a Curator”, Downtown Express NYC (2007).

“Manifestations of the Metaphysical”, Warwick Beacon (2005).

Professional contributions:

2014:                    Juror, “Walking the Line”, Gallery Ellipses, Newport, RI.

2009:                    Curator, Prolific Arts Exhibition II, Courthouse Center for the Arts, Kingston, RI.

2008-2009:          Co-Owner and Gallery Director, Lafayette Mill Gallery, North Kingstown, RI.

2007-2014:          Co-Founder, Prolific Arts Association, at New Urban Arts, Providence, RI.

2007:                    Curator, Prolific Arts Exhibition, Courthouse Center for the Arts, Kingston, RI.

2007-2009:          Studio Assistant, Allison Paschke Studio, Providence, RI.

2006:                    Co-curator, Mapping the Square, Warwick Museum of Art, Warwick, RI.