About
About Cassie
Based in Indiana, I split my creative time between my downtown Muncie studio at ART at the Murray and my rural homestead in Parker City. While my studio offers a space for exhibition and engagement, much of my work takes shape in the quiet of my growing homestead—where nature, sustainability, and self-sufficiency deeply influence my artistic process.
My passion for untouched landscapes and sustainable living is central to my work. Raised in a log home surrounded by woods, I developed an early appreciation for the beauty of nature. Now, alongside my husband, I embrace homesteading—cultivating a large garden and orchard, raising chickens, keeping bees, and continuously learning how to live more sustainably. This journey informs my artistic practice, inspiring both the materials I use and the themes I explore.
Through my art, I highlight the beauty of nature while addressing pressing modern issues such as pollution, overdevelopment, and the fragility of our food systems. I strive to create imagery that sparks reflection and meaningful conversations about our connection to nature, consumerism, climate change, wildlife decline, and sustainability.
My process often begins with drawing, which then evolves through layers of acrylic paint and colored pencil on wood panels. I also incorporate mixed media—ink, encaustics, gesso, and collaged materials—to build richness and depth, treating each piece as both an image and an object.
Since earning my BFA in Drawing from Ball State University in 2014, my artistic practice has continually evolved. In addition to fine art, I’ve worked professionally in photography since 2017, with my work appearing in various publications as a photographer, coordinator, and planner. My art has been featured in solo and group exhibitions, including The New Abnormal at Anna Bier Art Gallery, as well as shows at the Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis Art Center, Richmond Art Museum, Minnetrista, and Anderson Art Museum.
Education
2014 BFA, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Solo Exhibitions
2024
“The New Abnormal” | Anna Bier Gallery – St. Clair Memorial Hall | Greenville, OH | January 20th – February 24th
2018
Unitarian Universalist Church Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | February – March
2015
Gathering Grounds | Pendleton, IN | April
The Cup | Muncie, IN | September
Juried Exhibitions
2024
Open Space: Art About the Land Exhibit | Juror – Mark Ruschman | Minnetrista and Anderson Museum of Art | Muncie, IN and Anderson, IN respectively | November 1, 2024 – January 5, 2025
The Indianapolis Zoo’s Naturally Inspired Paint Out Exhibition | Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre | Indianapolis, IN | August 26th -September 26th
Art from the Heartland 2024 | Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | June 10th – August 4th
2023
RAM’s 125th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists | Jurors – Greg Hull and Carol Ann Carter | Advanced Division | Richmond Art Museum | Richmond, IN | November 9 – January 6, 2024
Open Space: Art About the Land Exhibit | Juror – Walt Bistline | In person – Anderson Museum of Art, Virtually – Minnetrista | Anderson, IN and Muncie, IN respectively | November 3 – January 7, 2024
2022
Minnetrista’s 32nd Annual Juried Art Show | Juror – Joel Fremion | Minnetrista | Muncie, IN | February – April
2015
Open Space: Art About the Land Exhibit | Juror – Stephanie Lewis Robertson | Minnetrista, Muncie, IN | Art Association of Henry County, New Castle, IN | Anderson Center for the Arts, Anderson, IN | September – January
2014
79th Annual Student Art Show | Juror – Bryan Hiveley | Atrium Gallery | Ball State University | Muncie, IN | February – March
Minnetrista’s 24th Annual Juried Art Show & Sale| Juror – Mark Ruschman | Regional Juried Exhibition | Minnetrista | Muncie, IN | February – May
Selected Group Exhibitions
2015
Cosmic Rubbish | Muncie Makes Lab | Muncie, IN | June
2014
Fungus Garden: BFA Thesis Exhibition | Atrium Gallery | Ball State University | Muncie, IN | April
2013
Finding Their Voice| Gallery 308 | Muncie, IN | December – JanuaryThe Blend | Pendleton Artists Society Gallery | Pendleton, IN | November
Art in Italy 2013 Exhibition: Fragments | Atrium Gallery | Ball State University | Muncie, IN | November
Art Walk | The Artist Within | Muncie, IN | March
2012
Living Lightly Fair | Minnetrista | Muncie, IN | September
Art Walk | Students for Responsible Consumerism | The Rose Court | Muncie, IN | September
2011
Beginnings Student Show | Ball State University | Muncie, IN | May
Awards
2015
2nd Place | 25th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show and Sale | Juror Craig Martin | Minnetrista | Muncie, IN | February
2014
Juror’s Cash Award for Painting | 79th Annual Student Art Show at Ball State University | Juror Bryan Hiveley | Muncie, IN | MarchDean’s Purchase Award | Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Ball State University Robert Kvam | Muncie, IN | March
2nd Place | 24th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show and Sale| Juror Mark Ruschman | Minnetrista | Muncie, IN | March
People’s Choice Award | Pendleton Artists Society’s 2nd Annual Show | Popular Vote, Pendleton Artists Society | Pendleton, IN | September
3rd Place | Pendleton Artists Society’s 2nd Annual Show | Jurors Shaun Dingwerth and Karen Vincent | Pendleton, IN | September
Public Collections
College of Fine Arts, Ball State University
Press
2024
Delk, Marilyn | “Capturing nature’s beauty among chaos” | Daily Advocate | January 19
2023
Overholser, Jennifer | Interview | WTGR 97.5 FM | Greenville, OH | December 7
2020
Keenon, Chrysa | “Styles Collide in this Indiana Industrial Boho Style Shoot: The Minnetrista Style Shoot” | WeddingDay Magazine | January 16 | Photography
2019
Keenon, Chrysa | “A Romantic Indiana Shoot: Notes of Gold Style Shoot” | WeddingDay Magazine | September 10 | Photography and Shoot Coordinator
Hope, Savannah | “An Organic, Outdoor Wedding in Central Indiana: The Wedding of Katie and Jordan Kester” | WeddingDay Magazine | April 17 | Photography
Hope, Savannah | “The Engagement of Morgan and Andrew” | WeddingDay Magazine | March 25 | Photography
“An Industrial Vintage Indianapolis Wedding” | The Overwhelmed Bride | January 18 | Second Photographer
2018
Fras, Carri | “An Elegant, Boho Style Shoot” | WeddingDay Magazine | May 17 | Photography, Coordination & Planning
2014
Rogers, Don | “Violins to be Auctioned for Fundraiser” | The Star Press | September 18
2013
Warner, Karen | “Trio Combine Talents to Craft Expressions of Faith” | The Herald Bulletin | November 16