Susan Kraut

Susan Kraut is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), where she also serves as Chair of the Post Baccalaureate Program (since 1981). Her academic background includes a BA from the University of Michigan (1967), MEd from Rutgers University (1969), BFA (1972), and MFA (1976) from SAIC. Kraut’s work focuses on painting, drawing, and contemporary art practices, emphasizing material exploration and conceptual rigor. Her courses, such as Painting Studio A: Multi-Level, blend traditional and modern methodologies to foster creative experimentation across skill levels.

Her artworks have been exhibited at institutions including the Columbus Museum of Art (OH), Emporia State University (KS), and the Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago). Major collections holding her work include the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois State Museum, and corporate collections like Prudential Insurance and Marshall Field & Company. Kraut’s bibliography includes seminal texts on realist drawings and personal significance in art.

While no specific scientific awards are listed, her extensive exhibitions and institutional representation highlight her contributions to contemporary art education and practice.