Jeanne Lacasse

Since childhood, I’ve used many different vehicles as my means of expression – drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, painting, fashion & interior design. Drawing inspiration from within & without, knowing that there is art in everyday life & everyday life in art, over time these various activities have informed one another.



My art training began in grade school with my Father, a commercial artist, whose weekend activities included watercolor painting, copper enameling, and working at the Wilmette atelier of ceramist Eugene Deutsch. I recall one visit where they hoisted me up onto a stool to play with the clay & slip. I considered any materials related to art making as my preferred toys. I still do. My mother would have to check my pockets before laundering as they were always crammed with chalk, pencils & crayons.



My Junior High & High School years brought art contest awards & a request to conduct a summer art camp for neighborhood children. Approaching my college years, I felt compelled to pursue Fashion Design attending the Ray-Vogue College of Design and graduating with top honors. During my 30 years in retail, I held various positions as buyer, department & store manager, in house p...

Over the years, my pursuit of a visual arts education has taken me to China, Italy, Argentina, workshops across the US, as well as classes at the Evanston Art Center, University of Chicago Midway Studios, North Shore Art League, & the Chicago Botanic Gardens. I have been blessed to study with many accomplished talented artists & photographers including Mark Eanes, Nicki Heenan, Louise LeBourgeois, Regina Mamou, Cynthia Winika, Judith Kruger, Mark Russell, Nina Weiss, Ingrid Albrecht, Douglas Beasley, Dan Anderson, Jack Graham, Mike Moats, Dianne Kittle, & the late Myron Davis to name but a few.

TOAF The Other Art Fair, Juried, presented by Saatchi Art, Chicago 2025/2023/2022/2021
Solo Show, The Artful Framer, Chicago 2025
West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo. Juried, Chicago 2025
CAVA Contemporary Art Exhibition, Juried, Alma Interiors, Chicago, IL 2024
One of a Kind Show, Juried, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 2024
James May Gallery – “Water”, “Small Works”, International Juried Shows, Artsy 2023
TOAF The Other Art Fair, Juried, presented by Saatchi Art, Chicago 2023/2022/2021
“The Space Between”, Juried, presented by Artist Alliance on Artsy 2023
Wabi-Sabi, International Juried Show, presented by Art-Fluent 2022
“The Winter Palette”, Award of Merit, National Juried Show, Kavanagh Gallery, St. Charles, IL 2022
Winter Exhibition, CAVA Juried Group Show, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oakbrook, IL 2022
"Small Wonders" National Juried Show, Kavanagh Gallery, St. Charles, IL 2021
Bridgeport Art Center, “Later Impressions” Juried Group Show, Chicago 2021
“A Moment of Zen” Award of Excellence, Juried Show, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, Il 2021
International Pigments Revealed Online Exhibition Group Show 2021
1100 Florence Gallery, Group Shows, Evanston, Il 2021/2020
Ice House Gallery - Featured Artist - Evanston, IL 2019/2018
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