Bio

Ashley Beatty (b. 1983) is a transdisciplinary photographer from Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose work explores human impact on nature. With a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2019), Beatty's career highlights include the Larson Award (2018), international exhibitions, and research with Smithsonian biologists. She has participated in multiple artist residencies and owned the Bread and Circus Art Gallery & Artist Residency Program (2020-2024). Beatty's commitment to education is evident through her teaching roles, culminating in her current position as interim Head of Photography at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN.