Spring-Klein Community News: Featured Artists Announced for Via Colori 2009

Featured Artists Announced for Via Colori 2009

Artists combine passion for art and helping children with hearing impairments

The Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS) Featured Artists: Bryan Higgins and Kenneth Pierson combine passion for art and helping children with hearing impairments

Bryan Higgins (Spring, TX) and Kenneth Pierson (Conroe, TX) are not only talented photorealist artists, but also volunteers at CHS. Bryan always enjoyed art, but did not take his talent seriously until meeting Kenneth at an art show and feeling inspired by his work. The two joined forces to create interconnecting squares for Via Colori.

“Kenneth and Bryan are generous and talented people. It has been very touching to have them volunteer with us,” CHS Development and Outreach Coordinator Katharine Boyette said. “They are a perfect fit to be this year’s CHS Featured Artist team, because they understand that Via Colori is about more than great art and they were moved by our mission and the kids we serve.”

“My perception of kids with hearing impairments changed when I first visited CHS and the advancements the organization has made over the years blew me away,” Higgins said. “It is much more fulfilling when you see how and who you are helping. I am participating this year, and for years to come, to display my art and give my time to help raise money for a great group of kids.

Pierson said: “I participate in Via Colori because art is my passion and CHS does great things, so I am happy to help in any way. I am honored to serve as a featured artist for such a great event.”