"Living the Dream," Original Painting to Support Zaching Against Cancer Foundation

Cassy Tully's newest painting celebrates the life of the late Zachary Lederer, University of Maryland freshman and basketball manager, who displayed courage and strength during his battle with brain cancer. 

Living the Dream is a 24 X 30" original painting alive with energy and radiant color. A packed crowd at Xfinity Center is anchored by the rippling waves of the University flag, a dramatic, four-colored contrast that contributes to the spirited scene. At center court is Zach Lederer, depicted in his signature "strongman" pose, which indicated to his family and friends that, despite his circumstances, he would be fine. The pose has since gone viral. 

Living the Dream will be auctioned at a gala on April 30, 2022, at the Xfinity Center to benefit the Zaching Against Cancer Foundation, established in memory of Zach. "I am honored that my painting will benefit this worthy cause," Cassy said. "I learned from Zach’s family that whenever he was asked how he was doing, his response was, 'I'm living the dream, how are you?' Zach’s motto inspired not only the title, but every brushstroke of my painting." 

Cassy's commitment to philanthropy is demonstrated by her longtime support of organizations like the Evans Scholars Foundation, the Veteran Golfers Association, the American Heart Association, and the Arnold Palmer Foundation. 

"Giving back through my talent is rewarding beyond measure," Cassy said. "The Zaching Against Cancer Foundation is touching and enriching the lives of many families and I am honored to support them." 

ZACF is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients and their caregivers by providing support through direct patient services and programs, scholarships, and grants. Each year it awards scholarships to Maryland high school seniors who have been impacted by cancer and funds cancer research at Johns Hopkins Hospital. ZACF’s “The Little Things for Cancer” program provides funds for services to help cancer patients and their caregivers with everyday expenses like prescription assistance, transportation and much more. 

About Zaching Against Cancer Foundation 

Zaching Against Cancer Foundation (ZACF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation established to provide support to cancer patients and their support networks through scholarships, research and direct patient outreach. Money raised by ZACF goes towards The Little Things Program, scholarships, an internship and donations to cancer research and outreach organizations. 

Cassy Tully's Ryder Cup Artwork Featured on WISN-12

Cassy was featured on a recent segment of WISN-12, showcasing her 2020 Ryder Cup artwork. Her painting features the vibrant gallery and first tee of legendary Whistling Straits Golf Club, where the drama of match play commences.

Calling the experience, “overwhelming, wonderful and amazing, all at once,” Cassy meets with Emmy award-winning sports reporter/anchor Stephen Watson to share her vision for the painting and its meaning to both the event and her goal of becoming an international artist.

Learn more about Cassy’s golf-inspired paintings and ordering a Ryder Cup poster for your collection.

2020 Ryder Cup Artwork Created by Cassy Tully

The 2020 Ryder Cup will take place at Whistling Straits, September 24 - 26, 2021. Cassy Tully, whose sports and lifestyle paintings are collected internationally, created artwork featuring the vibrant gallery and first tee, where the drama of match play commences. Whistling Straits, known as one of the greatest championship courses in the United States, hosted the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships.

Cassy’s original painting created for the Ryder Cup features a birds’-eye view of signature holes #9 and #18 with the clubhouse in the background, anchored by the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan. The painting is also available in an 18 X 24” poster, printed on fine art paper. Cassy will be in the Championship Shop throughout the Ryder Cup signing and personalizing posters.

“My artwork celebrates the Ryder Cup by capturing the energy of the event paired with the iconic character of Whistling Straits,” Cassy said. “My golf art provides golf enthusiasts with the opportunity to bring home the memories of this prestigious event.”

Whistling Straits was crafted by the late hall-of-fame designer Pete Dye, and ranked among the best in the United States. Cassy’s paintings depict the drama and rugged grandeur of Dye’s design through her signature relief-painting technique. She utilizes acrylic gel mediums and sand from the golf course to manipulate paint like clay, increasing the level of relief and illusion of perspective. Each painting is a true masterpiece.

More information can be found at www.rydercup.com. To learn more about Cassy Tully’s original commissioned paintings, prints and golf-inspired masterpieces, visit www.cassytully.com. 

Cassy Tully Creates Original Painting for Veteran Golfers Association Championship

Springfield, NJ, August 2021

The 2021 Veteran Golfers Association Championship will take place at Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ., on September 12 - 15, 2021. Cassy Tully, whose sports and lifestyle paintings are collected internationally, created the championship painting.

The VGA is dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through the camaraderie and sportsmanship of golf. This championship is deeply meaningful because it honors the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, when so many veterans responded to our nation’s call to service.

Cassy’s 22 X 28” painting features a dramatic nighttime view of the 9/11 Memorial, the twin beams of the Tribute in Light, and the New York City skyline, anchored by the iconic presence of the Statue of Liberty. She is flanked by the reflections of a firefighter and a kneeling soldier, a reminder of those who served during this critical time. An 18 X 24” poster of the painting is also available for purchase and personalization. A portion of the proceeds from 2021 VGA Championship posters and prints benefit the Veteran Golfers Association.

“I am deeply honored to create artwork for this championship,” Cassy said. “The VGA’s mission of honoring veterans by providing opportunities for meaningful connection through a sport I also love makes this painting memorable. Baltusrol Golf Club stands out as a signature welcoming experience for this event.”

The VGA hosts more than 450 tournaments across the country. Baltusrol Golf Club, founded in 1895, has a heritage as the leading 36-hole championship golf club in America. It is synonymous with championship golf since its inception, hosting 16 USGA Championships and two PGA Championships. Its iconic clubhouse, built in 1910, is a stunning facility acclaimed for its classic Tudor Revival architecture. In 2014, the club became one of only four golf course properties in the country to be named a National Historic Landmark.

2021 BMW Championship Features Cassy Tully Golf Artwork

The 2021 BMW Championship will take place at Caves Valley Golf Club, Owings Mills, MD., on August 24 - 29, 2021. Cassy Tully, whose sports and lifestyle paintings are collected internationally, created the tournament artwork.  

The 18-hole course, designed by Tom Fazio, features rolling hills, expansive pastures and natural wetlands.   

Cassy’s original painting features the course’s Championship Hole 11, a long par-4 that plays 385 yards from the Championship tee. The scene showcases a sweep of graceful, undulating curves with spectators along the edge. Bunkers dot the challenging hole; the gallery and brush of trees anchor the view, with a golfer teeing off on Hole #18.   

“My painting depicts the drama where the top 70 players in the world will compete in this premier event,” Cassy said. “My artwork honors my ongoing support of the Evans Scholars Foundation.”  

Cassy also created the official poster and Collectors Edition Ornaments and will be in the merchandise tent during the event for signing and personalization. This is the ideal opportunity for golf enthusiasts to bring home memories of the 2021 BMW Championship.  

Her previous championship artwork includes the 2020 BMW Championship, held at Olympia Fields Country Club; the 2019 BMW Championship, held at Medinah Country Club; and the 2018 BMW Championship, held at Aronimink Golf Club. Posters are available at www.cassytully.com  

Caves Valley Golf Club opened in 1991 and has previously hosted the U.S. Senior Open; the 1995 U.S. Mid-Amateur; the NCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships, and the inaugural LPGA International Crown, among other tournaments. The club is known for its hospitality and first-class experience.  

More information about the 2020 BMW Championship can be found at https://bmwchampionship.com/. Net proceeds from the event, conducted by the Western Golf Association, benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation. To learn more about Cassy Tully’s original commissioned paintings, prints and golf-inspired masterpieces, visit www.cassytully.com.  

Cassy's Painting Auctioned to Benefit Coaches vs. Cancer

Cassy’s artwork is being featured in the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational Circle of Honor Dinner, held on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Her original painting, Whistling Straits – Hole #17, features the majestic sand bunkers of the championship course, using her signature relief-painting technique which incorporates sand from the course into the paint. This 24 X 30” masterpiece is being auctioned in memory of Cassy’s late father, Timothy Tully. 

Also on display at the event is Cassy’s original painting created for the 2020 Ryder Cup, which will take place at Whistling Straits on September 24 – 26, 2021. This painting features the vibrant gallery and first tee, where the drama of match play commences. 

Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational enlists the support of the college basketball community in the ACS’s fight to end cancer. During the last 21 years, this event has raised more than $5.5 million. This year the ACS is pleased to honor Reggie Minton, who recently retired from his role as NABC deputy executive director. Minton was instrumental in forming Coaches vs. Cancer in 1983.