WHO WE ARE

PRESIDENT
cory@900-north.com

After graduating from Indiana University with a BFA in Sculpture, Cory spent years working with contractors and artists from all over the country to hone his craft. Finally, he decided it was time to step out on his own and create his own business doing what he loves. 

Cory’s journey as an artist has taken him all over the country, and his work has been featured in shows in Denver, San Francisco, New York, Nashville, Eugene, and Indianapolis, just to name a few. If you’re curious to see a collection of Cory’s work, visit his personal website. Cory is founder of the Indianapolis Artists’ Guild and curates a small art gallery in Indianapolis. 

PRODUCTIONS MANAGER
andrew@900-north.com

Andrew has a background in structural welding and achieved his technical certificate through Ivy tech in 2015. When he's not creating, he enjoys rock-climbing and being outside with his dog, Patty.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
kassie@900-north.com

Director of Operations for 900 North by day, visual artist in her Indianapolis based studio any other time. Kassie graduated from Herron School of Art and Design in 2019 with a BFA in Sculpture. Her work can be viewed on her website or instagram @kassiewoodworth.art. When Kassie isn’t making art, she will be traveling in her van with her partner, Zack, to far away lands. Follow the journey @zackandkassie.

LEAD FABRICATOR
@zackhurst.art

Zack Hurst is 900 North’s lead fabricator. Zack graduated from Herron School of Art and Design in 2019 with a BFA in Sculpture. When he is not in the shop, you can find Zack traveling in his van that he converted into a home with his partner Kassie. Follow Zack’s journey on instagram @zackandkassie and his artwork @zackhurst.art.

SENIOR FABRICATOR
@stephaniebarlow_studio

Indianapolis-based artist, Stephanie Barlow, is 900 North’s senior fabricator. Her fabrication and welding skills have been bringing projects to life since 2013. She grew up in the beautiful state of Utah, where she developed a deep love for nature. When not fabricating, you can find her making a mess in the studio, reading a book with a pint of beer in the sun, or traveling to museums with her partner. Check out @stephaniebarlow_studio to see what she is working on in her studio.

JUNIOR FABRICATOR

Lilly is a current student at Herron School of Art and Design. She will be graduating with a double major BFA degree in Furniture design and Sculpture.

FABRICATOR
@kateandkona

Kate McConnell is a fabricator at 900 North Studios. She has a background in theatre set design and is a Route Setter at a local bouldering gym, North Mass Boulder. Her pup, Kona, is by her side every day.

CHIEF MORAL OFFICER

Patty is one of our shop pups. When she’s not laying on her moving blanket, she’s playing with her favorite piggy toy around the shop.

MASTER NAPPER

Kona is a part time shop dog, full time cutie. She often enjoys a nap while mom (Kate) works.

MASTER OF DESTRUCTION

Cinnamon, “Min Min,” enjoys chew time on a nice plank of Walnut or Oak wood. When she is not chewing on that, she’s chewing on anything else on the shop floor.

CHIEF STICK INSPECTOR

Charlie is a master in her craft of stick holding. She can hold 3+ of her favorite sticks in her mouth at the same time. Her record is two 2x4s!

THE BOSS

Hank has the voice of an angel and makes sure you know he’s the boss in the shop.