Ahmad Bracey (he/him) is an intergenerational arts educator and researcher from Chicago. He is currently Manager of Learning: School and Youth Communities at The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Born and raised in Chicago's historic Bronzeville community, I bring a deep understanding of the city's history and current cultural landscape to my work as an educator and artist.

After graduating from Chicago State University in 2010 with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree focusing on Biology and Philosophy, I have continued research focused on examining healthcare accessibility within Black communities. This combination of scientific methodology and philosophical inquiry continues to inform my approach to arts education and community engagement.

 As an instructor with Early Exposures, I share my passion for photography with young artists, teaching them both technical and life skills from behind the lens. 

I currently work as the Manager of Learning School and Youth Communities Programming at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA). I leads initiatives that bridge contemporary art with educational experiences for young learners and educators.

As a member of the Bracey family, it is my obligation to act as a keen documentarian of Chicago history. Through photographic work and written essays I capture the evolving character of the city, now with particular attention to urban farming initiatives that address food security, the sustainable transportation movement through the lens of pedicab culture, and the preservation of Chicago's architectural heritage through interdisciplinary explorations of the city’s museums and cultural institutions.