Heather Bennett

Heather Bennett is a Senior Lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis, affiliated with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. She joined as the Louis D. Beaumont Visiting Artist Fellow in 2013 and holds a Master of Fine Arts from Hunter College, New York, alongside dual B.A./B.F.A. degrees from Washington University. Her practice spans multimedia, photography, video, and installation, with a focus on redefining female representation in contemporary culture. Bennett’s work has been showcased globally in solo exhibitions like Night Watch (Origin of the World) (2023) and The Uncovered Works of Hannah Berman (2006), as well as prominent art fairs in Paris, Barcelona, and Rome.

Her research interests intersect feminist art theory, gender studies, and interdisciplinary practices. Recent awards include two Regional Arts Commission Artist Support Grants (2023, 2017). Bennett teaches courses such as Experimental Photography, Graduate Thesis Preparation, and Art + Feminism, emphasizing critical discourse and creative production. Her published works include catalogs like Photos of Gifts (2020) and essays exploring artistic process and cultural critique.

Bennett collaborates with galleries such as Bruno David Gallery (St. Louis) and Stephan Stoyanov Gallery (NYC/Bulgaria). Her exhibitions often address themes of identity, memory, and the female gaze, with works featured in Artnet, The New York Times, and Hyperallergic. She has held residencies at Otis College and contributed to scenic design for major theaters.