---
title: Katie Fountain
description: tbd
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/a/katie-fountain'
type: artist
createdAt: '2026-03-27'
updatedAt: '2026-08-26'
disciplines:
  - Painting
  - Printmaking
  - Fiber
  - Photography
  - Sound
location: 'Chicago, IL, United States'
website: 'https://katie-fountain.com'
birthYear: 1981
---

# Katie Fountain

*tbd | Painting, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Sound | Based in Chicago, IL, United States*

## About

Interdisciplinary artist working in painting and expanded media including printmaking, fiber, photography, and sound.

## Curriculum Vitae

### Education

- **2027** - Master of Fine Arts, Low Residency MFA Program, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
- **2025** - Bachelor of Art, Studio Art - 2D Concentration, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States
- **2001** - Associate of Arts, Fine Art, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, United States

### Solo Exhibitions

- **2025** - *Senior Exhibition*, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States

### Group Exhibitions

- **2024** - *Midwest Open*, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, United States, Selected group
- **2024** - *Girlfriends*, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, United States, Selected group
- **2024** - *Annual Student Exhibit*, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States, Selected group, Honorable Mention
- **2024** - *As One*, Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL, United States, Group
- **2023** - *Small Works Member Show*, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, United States, Group
- **2023** - *Sweet Home Chicago*, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL, United States, Group
- **2023** - *Tickled Pink*, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, United States, Group
- **2023** - *Emergence*, Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL, United States, Group

### Awards, Grants & Fellowships

- **2025** - Certificate of Merit, College of Art & Sciences, Art & Design, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States
- **2025** - President's List, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States
- **2024** - Art Talent Scholarship, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States
- **2024** - Certificate of Honor, College of Art & Sciences, Art & Design, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States
- **2024** - President's List, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, United States

### Residencies

- **2023** - Connect International Residency, Chicago, IL, United States

### Bibliography

- **Oct. 1, 2023** - *Suboart Magazine*, Suboart Magazine, No. 12

### Positions

- **2025–Present** - Teaching Assistant, Contemporary Practices, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
  Note from the artist: Assisted in interdisciplinary first-year studio courses emphasizing contemporary art practices, critique-based learning, and concept development. Supported demonstrations, facilitated discussion, and provided feedback on student work.
- **2023–Present** - General Manager and CEO, Sugar Beet Food Store Cooperative, Oak Park, IL, United States
  Note from the artist: Leadership of a member-owned cooperative including strategic planning, staff development, and community programming.

### Curatorial Projects

- **2024** - *Oak Park Artisan Market*, Oak Park Artisan Market, Oak Park, IL, United States

### Technical Skills

- Learning systems, Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Canvas)
- Software, Adobe Creative Suite

## Links

- **Website:** https://katie-fountain.com