As a form of storytelling, Katie DuVal Mihelich creates wearable art and personal objects with jewelry and metalsmithing fabrication techniques. Using precious and semi-precious metals and stones, these physical objects are infused with the spirit of the intangible and give life to the inexpressible. By being vulnerable and transparent with the stories she shares, Katie creates opportunities for human connection and understanding.

Born and raised in rural Iowa, Katie DuVal Mihelich holds an MFA in Integrated Visual Arts with an emphasis in jewelry and metalsmithing from Iowa State University. She is a certified Gemological Institute of America Applied Jewelry Professional. Her work has been featured in Midwest Metalsmiths, New York Jewelry Week in New York City, and exhibited in national juried shows. In 2022, She was the winner of March Bridal Madness for her custom engagement ring design. Katie currently lives and works from her home studio in Ames, Iowa.