Amanda D Mulcahy

Amanda D Mulcahy is a Continuing Studies Instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago, specializing in interdisciplinary arts education for young learners. She designs immersive programs like the Multi-Arts Camp for ages 6-7, emphasizing creative exploration through painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media. Her courses integrate museum visits to the Art Institute’s collections, fostering innovation and critical thinking.

Her work focuses on cultivating artistic skills and imaginative thinking in youth through hands-on studio projects and contextual learning. The camps she coordinates emphasize sketchbook journaling, collaborative projects, and cross-disciplinary creativity.