Kay F. Crum was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has been influenced by both the varied sights of the metropolitian area and the beauty of the surrounding mountains. Extensive world travel has broadened her scope and is reflected in her paintings.

ACTIVITIES & EXHIBITIONS
Kay is a member of The Rehoboth Art League, Delaware Watercolor Society, Art League of Ocean City, Art Institute & Gallery of Salisbury, and The Art League in Alexandria, VA. In the last year, Kay was awarded prizes with the Art League of Ocean City and the Art Institute & Gallery.

Before moving to the Bethany Beach area, Kay lived in Pittsburgh. She belonged to several art groups – South Arts, South Hills Art League, Bethel Artist Guild and Mc Murray Art League – and has participated in many shows and won numerous awards. Kay has served as a guest lecturer, demonstrator and judge for various organizations. Her work is included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. In the Washington DC area, she is a member of The Art League at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria VA. For several years, she also belonged to the Capital Hill Art League and had two individual shows in the DC area.

PAINTING CLASSES
For many years, Kay has taught both group and private classes, working with students from six to ninety-six. She had expanded her teaching to include classes at Chautauqua Institute and the Cunard Cruise Line. Kay now teaches classes for adults and children in the Bethany Beach area.

Kay’s undergraduate and graduate degrees are from Carnegie Mellon University. She has a BS in Home Economics Education and worked for Pennsylvania State University in the Extension Service. She also has a Masters of Public Management from the Heinz School in Management of Non-Profit Organization and Arts Management.

ARTS MANAGEMENT
Kay was the founder of South Arts, an organization serving as a catalyst for arts education, exhibition and outreach. The group provided programs for the South Hills area of Pittsburgh and the surrounding municipalities. Kay served as Board President and then Executive Director. She has received awards for her work including the CNG VITA (Volunteer in the Arts) Award. This award gave recognition to those who serve the arts and Kay was in the first group to be recognized. She also was presented with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation for her contributions to the development and growth of South Arts.

Now retired from arts management, Kay concentrates on the painting and enjoys her many hours in the studio.