Live paint fundraisers
Heather’s live paint fundraisers transform an event into a shared moment of creativity and generosity. Over the course of about two hours, she creates a painting in real time as guests watch the piece come to life and the energy of the room builds around it. The finished artwork is then auctioned, with the proceeds supporting the host’s fundraiser as well as her nonprofit, WellConnected, allowing one painting to support two meaningful causes.
Coming in 2026
Late May 2026 — Project Big Wood Fundraiser | Location TBD
Heather will be live-painting at the upcoming Project Big Wood fundraiser, supporting the restoration and protection of the Big Wood River. The event will bring together community members passionate about conserving local waterways, and Heather’s painting will celebrate the beauty and vitality of the river while helping raise funds for this
June 25, 2026 — Swiftsure Ranch 2026 Cowboy Ball | Bellevue, ID
Heather will be live-painting at the Swiftsure Ranch Cowboy Ball, supporting the ranch’s mission of empowering individuals of all abilities through therapeutic equine connections. Her artwork will celebrate the strength, freedom, and joy that horses bring, helping raise funds for programs that transform lives while creating an unforgettable experience for attendees.
2025 Fundraisers
February 21, 2026 — 18th Annual Heart Ball | Sandpoint, ID
This year’s Bonner General Health Heart Ball focused to support critical upgrades to the hospital’s Surgical Services department, including the replacement of the current surgery air handler with a modern system that will improve environmental controls in the operating rooms, address humidity challenges, and enhance patient safety while preparing the surgical suites for future growth. During the event, Heather painted Patient at the Window live, inspired by the theme Through the Looking Glass. The piece shows a dog perched at a windowsill, gazing outward in a quiet moment of waiting — reflecting the stillness and hope so often felt by patients, families, and caregivers alike.
December 13, 2025 — IdaHope Families 12 Days of Giving | Sandpoint, ID
During the gala, Heather live-painted City on a Hill, inspired by the 12 Days of Giving and the belief that when generosity and faith come together, light multiplies. The piece reflects the mission of IdaHope Families—supporting resources that help families stay together—reminding us that shared acts of giving create something radiant, hopeful, and lasting.
December 7, 2025 — IdaHope Families Festival of Trees | Sandpoint, ID
Hosted by the Community Resource EnVision Center (CREC), Sandpoint’s beloved Festival of Trees brings the community together each year to uplift families and support vital local programs. For the Starlit Soirée theme, Heather created Starry Soirée & Sails, a painting that unites the glow of a lakeside city, rising mountain ridges, and a sailboat drifting beneath a moonlit, star-filled sky. Balancing movement and stillness, light and shadow, the piece symbolizes resilience, togetherness, and possibility—reflecting the shared journey of a community coming together to illuminate a brighter future.
October 11, 2025 — 3rd Avenue Marketplace | Post Falls, ID
During 3rd Avenue Marketplace’s annual fundraiser, themed “Give Hunger the Bird,” Heather live-painted Hum Away Hunger—a hummingbird mother feeding her young with fierce devotion. The piece balances strength and tenderness, reflecting the heart of the mission: no one should go hungry, especially the smallest and most vulnerable. Created in celebration of the 17th year the community has united to fight food insecurity, the painting became a visual reminder that when we come together, we truly can give hunger the bird.
May 1, 2025 — Little Black Dress Cocktails & Conversation Party | Sandpoint, ID
Heather live-painted Found at Hidden at Bonner Homeless Transitions’ fundraiser, the Little Black Dress Cocktails & Conversation Party at the Idaho Club, supporting families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Her painting depicts a moose standing in marshy waters at sunset—serene, resilient, and quietly powerful—a symbol of hope for those who may feel unseen. The piece reflects BHT’s mission: helping people regain stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency, showing that even what seems lost can be found, lifted, and celebrated.