Dacey is an internationally renowned artist and a Society of Illustrators gold medalist. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Art at Syracuse University. His work has shown in national and international museums and galleries including: The Tokyo Invitational Show, Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Indianapolis Museum of Modern Art, Greenwich Workshop Galleries, Second Street Gallery, the New Britain Museum, the International Museum of Comic Art and the Norman Rockwell Museum.

Dacey has illustrated many books, amoung them: Abigail Adams: First Lady of the American Revolution, Hermit Crab's Home: Safe in a Shell , and Miriam's Cup: A Passover Story.