Heather Hayes writes regularly for the Deseret News as an arts writer and reviewer. She also writes frequently for Wasatch Woman  magazine, and has worked as a feature writer, dining reviewer and “Near and Far” section writer for Charlotte Parent magazine. Her work has also been featured in North Carolina's Our State magazine and Atlanta Parent magazine. 


A native of Salt Lake City, Hayes is glad to be back in her hometown with its pristine mountains and major-league arts scene. Trained extensively in classical music and ballet, she worked as playbill editor and writer-in-residence on the staff of Ballet West for a number of years. Hayes is a guitar instructor, has sung lead in several folk/rock bands and is a member of the Salt Lake Choral Artists. She has four children, loves skiing, cooking and cheering for the University of Utah, where she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in communications and a B.S. in political science.



Our State North Carolina
circulation: 150,000

April 2009











Our State: Down Home in North Carolina celebrates the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, features North Carolina travel, history, folklore and beautiful scenic photography. For 77 years, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. Our readers are passionate about North Carolina and treasure the magazine as a connection to all the great things about the state. Our State is a monthly publication. For More Information, visit http://www.ourstate.com/topics/magazine

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Wasatch Woman
Writing Samples
1/11 Home Decorating Article P.1

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Fitness Article 3-11

Wasatch Woman of the Year Nominee 2011
Body Image Article 3-11




Ballet West Writing Samples

Primary author and editor of playbills and full-time writer for one of the nation's premier ballet companies,  Balllet West. Wrote features, ad copy, press releases, and fundraising content. 

Feature Story, Ballet West Playbill 4/05






Feature Story, Ballet West Playbill 12/03





Feature Story, Ballet West Playbill 11/03





Feature Story, Ballet West Playbill 12/02
















Charlotte Parent Magazine
distribution: 57,000
http://www.charlotteparent.com/aboutus/contactus/index.php

Most of the articles I authored for this publication can be found in the magazine's online archives. See the links found on the sidebar to access these. Some missing from the archives have been scanned. See below.



Charlotte Parent 6/08


Charlotte Parent 7/08


Charlotte Parent, 10/2008