Cassandra Schifano

Department Head

Education

Cassandra Schifano graduated from the University of Notre Dame, with her Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a double major in Ceramics & Fiber Arts. Her own art practice focuses on textile processes as a sculptural medium and using art-making as a way to explore intergenerational trauma.

Experience

Cassandra has recently moved to Chicago and is delighted to be closer to her family. She is excited to explore the city and meet more of the art community there.

Fun Facts and Hobbies

  • Cassandra loves spending time with her two dogs Bijou & Ace
  • Cassandra also loves gardening, reading all she can get her hands on, camping/hiking, sewing, yoga, and doing anything art related
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