FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
cory@900-north.com

Cory graduated from Indiana University with a BFA in Sculpture. He spent years working with contractors and artists from all over the country to hone his craft before deciding it was time to create his own business doing what he loves. 

CURATOR
mike@900-north.com

Mike is an artist, writer, and curator. He received his MFA at University of California, San Diego and attended Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. He was a sculpture professor at IU in Bloomington, as well as the University of Georgia in Athens, before starting up a large non-profit artist residency in Tennessee. Mike’s goal at 900 North is to engage public spaces with artists who work in every type of medium.

Website: Mike Calway-Fagen

Instagram: @mike_calwayfagen

SENIOR FABRICATOR
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.

PROJECT COORDINATOR
@zackhurst.art

Zack Hurst is 900 North’s Lead Fabricator. Zack graduated from Herron School of Art and Design with a BFA in Sculpture. When he is not in the shop, you can find Zack working on one of his project cars or traveling in his van that he converted into a home with his partner Kassie. Check out Zack’s art on Instagram @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.

FABRICATOR

Lilly has her BFA degree in Furniture design and Sculpture for Herron College of Art and Design. Lilly is a dedicated maker with a passion for sustainability and craftsmanship. With an active personal fabrication practice, she focuses on recycling and upcycling materials to create unique and thoughtful pieces. When not in the studio, she enjoys gardening and caring for her two cats, Minka and Kleiner Tiger. Fluent in German, Lilly brings a diverse an d creative perspective to the team.

FABRICATOR

Jake comes from a long line of steel fabricators and suppliers. He brings a true passion for all things metal to our team. When he’s not growing his skill set as a promising fabricator and problem-solver, Jake enjoys hanging with dog Moses and cats Max and Leeroy.

JUNIOR FABRICATOR

Kye holds a BFA in Studio Practice from the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI. Passionate about both art and community work, Kye is actively involved with the street outreach team at the Damien Center in Indianapolis, providing vital support to those in need. Outside of work, Kye spends time with a beloved group of pets—dog Yoko, cats Tofu, Rice, and Sashimi, and snake Miso.

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 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.

SQUIRREL SPECIALIST

Amazing “Mazzie” always pays close attention to de-tail. If she’s not playing with her friends, you’ll find her practicing shapes and colors.