Hometown Canvas

The impact of a Baylor education reaches far beyond the walls of the classroom. For Cade Kegerreis (B.F.A. ’17), it remains visible on the walls of the University and Waco itself.

Kegerreis, now a professional artist and muralist, has transformed his hometown into his canvas. His vibrant murals and detailed artwork have breathed new life into public spaces, offering both residents and visitors a sense of place and story.

His mural business, DVLVD has contributed to iconic Waco clients, including George’s, Hotel Herringbone, Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Dr Pepper Museum. On Baylor's campus, he collaborated with Will Suarez, a local artist and current creative director for Sendero Provisions Co., on murals displayed in Sid Richardson and the Baylor Law School. 

His artistic journey began at Baylor’s Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, where faculty mentorship helped him grow in both technical skill and self-expression. Those formative years gave him the confidence to pursue art professionally. Before graduating, he launched his own creative business, CK.Art, with an easy to spot artist signature: “CADE KEG.”

That blend of artistic discipline and entrepreneurial drive reflects Baylor’s broader educational approach. Students are challenged academically and encouraged to turn their passions into action. Kegerreis has done just that, becoming a leading muralist in Central Texas and collaborating on projects beyond Waco.

In addition to more than two dozen murals around McLennan County, you can find some of Kegerreis’s work in Austin, DFW, Nashville and Maui. 

His story shows how a Baylor degree can be more than a credential — it can be a foundation. Through support, opportunity and hands-on experience, students are prepared not just to dream, but to create.

“I attribute a lot of my success in portraiture to my education at Baylor,” Kegerreis said in a 2025 interview with Modern Texas Living. “Being forced to start from scratch and build those foundations really helped to challenge me and allowed me to grow as an artist.”

For Kegerreis, growing as an artist meant truly making a true mark on Waco and investing in the community that shaped him. His work stands as a colorful symbol of how creativity, purpose and place can come together — and what’s possible when practical education meets inspiration.

For more of Cade's work, visit cadekeg.com.