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.
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.
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Featured Work
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.
Past 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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Lena Richard
1892–1950 In the deep South during the Jim Crow era, when opportunities for Black women were scarce, Lena Richard carved her own path, with a wooden spoon and unshakable determination. Born in New Orleans in 1892, Lena began cooking as a young girl, learning in the...
Our Coloring Party
On September 26, I had the joy of hosting a Coloring Book Party as part of my current exhibition, Teaching Black History Through Art. The event brought together families, students, educators, and community members for an evening of creativity, reflection, and...
Shirley Hasley
1943 Shirley Hasley (nee Andrews) faced challenges from all sides in her first year as a teacher. The year was 1965. She was the first Black teacher hired. The 22-year-old young woman was assigned to a desegregation busing program, accompanying white students from...
Address
1325 Fourth Street, San Rafael, California, Studio #10
Open Hours
Second Friday of the Month
5 – 8 PM
Closed December and March