Heather R. Sparkman

Heather R Sparkman is the Communications and Marketing Director at Webster Arts. Which means, she is writing in the third-person at this moment. She credits her parents for igniting the creative spark in her by always providing art supplies and only getting a little upset when she raided their supplies for a hair-brained idea. Growing up with a woodworker and artist for parents, Heather has a deep respect for all forms of artistic practice and has probably tried her hand and most mediums. But watercolor, acrylic, and linoleum cuts have captured her heart.

Heather came to Webster Arts after completing an MA at Lindenwood University in Digital and Web Design, and considers working at Webster Arts her dream job. Prior to working with Webster Arts, Heather showed some of her work with the organization and has participated in a few other shows around St. Louis, showcasing her work in watercolor, acrylic, and digital art. An avid reader and aspiring writer, Heather is currently working on transforming her masters thesis into a book-length manuscript and plans to begin shopping it in 2026. In the meantime, she is updating her home studio and looks forward to a productive and creative 2025! You can visit Heather at the Webster Arts gallery at 2 Summit Avenue in Webster Groves, Missouri and find her digital marketing work on the Webster Arts social media feeds. And she is always game to talk about Webster Arts, the membership program, and other ways you can get involved with the organization.

Heather has a goal to visit all 30 active MLB ballparks; she has visited 8 active parks and 3 retired parks (Arlington, Atlanta, and St. Louis). She’s hoping to visit Coors Field later this year and knock one more off the list and make an attempt at painting the Rockies.