About

Fay Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist & art educator located in Chicago, IL. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago & Masters in Science: Teaching and Learning Best Practices. Fay received her National Board Certification in Visual Art - Early Adolescent/Young Adult, in Winter 2023. 

In Fay’s mixed-media artistic practice, she explores how shadow & color are layered in the world, highlighting the innate beauty & complexity of ephemeral moments. The work she creates challenges viewers to question what they see, blurring the lines between real & imaginary. Her teaching philosophy is centered in culturally responsive pedagogy, uplifting student voice through transforming complex ideas into physical forms.

Education & Licensure

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) / Bachelors in Fine Art with an Emphasis in Art Education (BFAAE)

University of St. Francis (USF) / Masters in Science: Teaching & Learning (M.S)

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Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) K- 12 Visual Art

National Board Certification, Early Adolescent/Young Adult Visual Art (NBCT EAYA VA)

International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (IBCTL)

Professional Experience

Current IB DP Visual Art Educator, CPS (7yrs)

2024 - Current CAPE Collaboration Laboratory Partner

2024 - Current CTU District Representative

2023 - Current INTUIT Gallery Teaching Artist

2021 - Current Freelance Interior Designer

2020 - 2023 CPS Arts Instructional Specialist

2012 - Current Freelance Photographer

Exhibitions/Residencies

2024 CAPE Summer Artist Residency / CAPE

2024 Extra Credit / ArtSpace Chicago

2024 LaateNight / Skylark Chicago

2021 Art Educator Exhibition / Bridgeport Art Center

2021 Teacher Appreciation Exhibition/Chicago Public Schools

2017 BFA Showcase / SAIC

Awards & Nominations

2024 Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society

PDK International

2023 IL High School Visual Art Educator of the Year Nominee

Illinois Art Education Association

2021 Honorable Mention, Art Teacher Exhibition

Bridgeport Art Center, ARTedConnect & IAEA

2021 Honorable Mention, Teacher Appreciation Exhibition

Department of Art Education, CPS