Annually, the festival selects an artist to capture the essence of the Minneapolis Riverfront through a distinctive limited-edition poster. The 2025 artwork features an aerial perspective of the renowned Stone Arch Bridge alongside the Minneapolis skyline, incorporating a view of the eastern riverbank.
“I created this image by blending old and new aerial views of Minneapolis to highlight the connection between river and city—contrasting nature’s softness with urban hardness, in a setting outside my usual medium.” – CasSa
CasSa is a Chilean-born artist who specializes in portraits and seascapes that range from photorealistic to expressive. His work has been featured at art fairs, selected for juried competitions, and collected through hundreds of private commissions. Influenced by both classical and modern masters, CasSa primarily works in acrylics and charcoal, often creating pieces Alla Prima. Based in the U.S. and shaped by life experiences in the UK, Iraq, Mexico, and Chile, his work reflects a global perspective and emotional depth. CasSa won the March Art Battle, which occurs in over 50 cities worldwide.
Find CasSa on Instagram: @cassa_paintings
Art Battle Minnesota has partnered with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival to bring more opportunities to artists. They will bring live demonstrations to the festival and artists will be present in their booth throughout the entire weekend.
The 2025 Collector’s Poster will be available for purchase at his booth and at the Art Battle Booth, located near the Hennepin Ave Bridge. The poster image will be on the festival tote bag available to purchase at the festival information booths.
