Amy Chan

Amy Chan is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, where she teaches drawing and foundational courses in Studio Art. Her pedagogy emphasizes discipline, observation, critique, and risk-taking in artistic practice.

• Education: BFA from Rhode Island School of Design (2000), MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University (2008).

Chan is an abstract painter whose work is featured in the collections of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Spencer Museum of Art, and Capital One. Her artistic practice bridges experimental drawing with contemporary visual expression, rooted in rigorous technical training.

• Current Role: Focuses on teaching foundational art principles while maintaining an active studio practice.
• Research Interests: Abstract painting, drawing methodologies, contemporary art practices, and interdisciplinary critique.

She has received grants from the Pollock Krasner Foundation and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, underscoring her contributions to the field of visual arts.