About Me
Hey there! My name is Cassie (she/her). I grew up in Helena, MT, went to college in Missoula, MT, and now live and work in Butte, MT.
I’ve been creating art my whole life, but started taking it more seriously a couple of years ago. I worked at a bar and had the chance to have an art show there, and sold much more than what I was expecting. This show happened at the beginning of the pandemic and gave me the confidence to make it my full time gig. So far it’s been good to me!
My work is largely inspired by textile design, interior design, and a love of pattern. Much of my work the past few years has been playing with patterns as a form of shading and movement. I’ve recently been using pen and ink + acrylic paint + gold leaf on beautifully crafted handmade birchwood canvases made by my dad, Sam. I make everything by hand with the intention to not overproduce. I've recently began making silkscreen prints as well, and am excited to keep practicing and perfecting my printmaking skills.
My goal is to create artwork that sparks memories of familiar places and will look lovely in a variety of homes. I love hearing people’s unique ties to different mountain peaks and ranges. If you have a special story, I’d love to hear it! I have a shop of peaks you can choose from, and also offer commissioned pieces.
Thanks for being here!
Exhibitions/ Events
Solo Shows
2022 - “Gold” - The Dram Shop - Missoula, MT
2021 - “Glacier” - The Dram Shop - Missoula, MT
2021 - “Mountains of Montana” - Western Cider - Missoula, MT
2021 - “National Parks” - The Dram Shop - Missoula, MT
2020 - “Home” - The Dram Shop - Missoula, MT
2020 - “Panic Attacks” - The General Public - Missoula, MT
2020 - “Combo” - Butterfly Herbs - Missoula, MT
2019 - “untitled” - The Dixon Mercantile - Dixon, MT
2019 - “untitled” - Big Dipper Helena - Helena, MT
2019 - “May Flowers” - Clyde Coffee - Missoula, MT
2018 - “ppl w/smartphones” - Zootown Brew - Missoula, MT
Group Shows
2022 - "Holiday Blizzard" - Mainstope Gallery - Butte, MT
2021 - “HOME”- 1+1=1 Gallery - Helena, MT
2020 - “untitled” - Evergreen Clothing - Bozeman, MT
2020 - “untitled” - Ten Mile Creek Brewery - Helena, MT
2019 - “untitled” - Higherground Brewery - Hamilton, MT
Craft Fairs/ Pop Up Events/ Fundraiser Events
2023 - Mother's Day Pop UP at KBMF - Butte. MT
2023 - Gold Thorn Block Party - Bozeman, MT
2023 - Valentines Pop Up - Butte, MT
2022 - Holiday MADE Fair - Missoula, MT
2022 - Home Resource Fundraiser - Missoula, MT
2021 - Holiday MADE Fair - Missoula, MT
2021 - Biome Anniversary Party Pop Up - Bozeman, MT
2021 - Summer MADE Fair - Missoula, MT
2021 - Western Cider Dear Mama Pop Up- Missoula, MT
2020 - Biome Art Night - Bozeman, MT
2019 - Holiday MADE Fair - Missoula, MT
2019 - Holiday MADE Fair - Helena, MT
2019 - Holiday MADE Fair - Bozeman, MT
2019 - Draught Works Mother’s Day Pop Up - Missoula, MT
Press
2022 - "Cassie Loretta's Brilliant Views of the Mountains" - Big Sky Chat House
2020 - "Cassie Loretta Smith" - Montana Woman Magazine
You can find my work at:
The Dram Shop - Missoula, MT
Showroom - Missoula, MT
Biome - Bozeman, MT
Handmade MT - Polson, MT
Clients
2022 - The Wren Hotel - image design for bathroom walls - Missoula, MT
2022 - Showdown Ski Resort - original drawing of ski hill - White Sulphur Springs, MT
2019 - Missoula Avalanche - poster design - Missoula, MT
2019 - Odd Pitch Brewery - t-shirt and glassware design - Missoula, MT
2017 - Drum Coffee - designed and screen printed over 5,000 punch cards - Missoula, MT
Upcoming shows & events
June 18th - Summer MADE Fair - Missoula, MT
July 7th - First Friday at The Yoga Co-op - Butte, MT
July 14th-16th - Montana Folk Fest - Butte, MT
August 4th - First Friday at KMBF - Butte, MT
August 24th-27th - Facilitator at Heart of the West J Bar L Retreat - Melville, MT
September 1st - First Friday Solo Show at The Dram Shop - Missoula, MT
October 28th - Witches Ball Pop Up - Butte, MT
