Ann Chen

C. C. Ann Chen is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). She holds a BA from the University of Maryland (1994) and an MFA from SAIC (2002). Her academic focus includes art education, interdisciplinary studies, and strategies for fostering critical thinking in creative practice. She teaches courses such as English for International Students: Critique and Sophomore Seminar: Interdisciplinary, emphasizing communication skills and self-directed learning for artists.

• Education:
• BA, 1994, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
• MFA, 2002, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• Exhibitions:
• Slow Gallery, Chicago
• The Bike Room, Chicago
• MOCAD, Detroit, MI
• Beverly Art Center, Chicago

Her research explores the intersection of pedagogy and creative practice, with a focus on empowering students to articulate their artistic visions. She was awarded the Midwestern Voices and Visions Award by the Alliance of Artists Communities and The Joyce Foundation.

In teaching, she emphasizes critique formats, professional development (e.g., CV writing, grant applications), and fostering resilience in artists. Courses like (Re)Defining Success as an Art Undergraduate guide students in crafting personalized career trajectories.