Heather Higham
summerkitchenceramicstudio.com
summerkitchenceramic@gmail.com
Education
2003-present
The University of Akron, BFA (pending), Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Volunteer and Service Experience
2026-present
SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Member
AAWR, Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, Member, Cleveland, OH
2025-present
MCAL, Medina County Art League, Member, Medina, OH
UAPC, University of Akron Photo Collective, Member, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
AJMA, Akron Jewelry and Metals Association, Member, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Ceramic, Woodshop, and Metal Studio Student Assistant, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
2023-present
ACSS, Akron Coalition of Student Sculptors, Treasurer, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
NCECA, National Council on the Education for the Ceramic Arts, Member
2010-2020
JZ’s Wildbunch 4H Club, Cloverbud Advisor, Summit County, OH
Awards
2026
1st place, The Groundhog Show, Akron, OH
The Folk Charitable Foundation Venice Biennale International Travel and Student of Art Scholarship Award, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Beth Cavener Online Workshop Scholarship Award
Dashiell Tools and Materials Grant Award, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
John and Barbara Gilette Outstanding Senior Academic Scholarship Award, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
2025
1st place, 89th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
2024
Best in Show, Shaping the World: Artistry in Three Dimensions Vol II, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
3rd place, 88th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Exhibitions
2026
Lake Effect: Artists from Cleveland Now Exhibition, The Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station, Cleveland, OH
The Groundhog Show, Akron, OH
Medina County Art League Group Exhibition, Summit Art Space, Akron, OH
National Association of Schools of Art and Design Exhibition, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Mass Hysteria, The Art Gallery, Willoughby, OH
90th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Student Scholarship Competition, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
2025
Architecture of a Cup: an exhibition of all things cups!, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, OH
43rd Annual Women Artists: A Celebration!, YWCA of Mahoning Valley, Youngstown, OH
The Groundhog Show, Akron, OH
89th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
2024
Shaping the World: Artistry in Three Dimensions Vol II, , Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Skull and Bones, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Shaping the World: Artistry in Three Dimensions, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH
88th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, OH