Amplifying Voices Through Art and Storytelling
Welcome to the official site of Carol Jacobsen, artist, author, and speaker. Through vivid portraits and powerful narratives, Carol celebrates African American women whose contributions to history have been overlooked. Her Women of Color and Accomplishment series serves as a platform for education, inspiration, and social justice.
The Art: Women of Color and Accomplishment
This ongoing portrait series features vibrant images of over 100 inspiring African American women. Each portrait is paired with a short biography that highlights their courage, achievements, and enduring impact on society.
Books
Discover Carol’s published works, designed to educate and inspire.
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Talks and Videos
Carol regularly speaks at art exhibits and events. Her talks dive into the power of art as activism and the incredible stories of the women she paints.
100 Portraits
The Art: Women of Color and Accomplishment
This ongoing portrait series features vibrant images of over 100 inspiring African American women. Each portrait is paired with a short biography that highlights their courage, achievements, and enduring impact on society.
Exhibitions
Fighting for Equality
December 2022 through January 2023Aug 16 – Oct 14
Mill Valley, CA
Doing the Right Thing
June thrugh September, 2023
Community Media Center of Marin, San Rafael, CA
Doing the Right Thing
February through March,2024
Mill Valley, CA
Overlooked
October 1, 2024 through January 17, 2025
Community Media Center of Marin, San Rafael, CA
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Exhibition Catalogs
Blog
Latest News
Coloring, Conversation, and Hidden History at Nia Academy
A Creative Day of Learning in Richmond One of the things I love most about this work is having the chance to share history with young people in a way that feels creative, personal, and fun. That is exactly what made my recent coloring party class at Nia Academy in...
March 28 Author Launch
Location: Finley Center, 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Date and Time: March 28, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join Redwood Writers for a special free Author Launch event celebrating 18 local authors and their newly published books. This lively community event brings...
Enterprising Entrepreneurs
Enterprising Entrepreneurs: 16 Women of Color and Accomplishment tells the powerful, often-overlooked stories of 15 Black women who saw a need, and built something lasting. This book tells the story of how these women used creativity, courage, and business skills to...
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Address
1325 Fourth Street, San Rafael, California, Studio #10
Open Hours
Second Friday of the Month
5 – 8 PM
Closed December and March