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