painting, photography, multi-media

Carol Jacobsen is a painter and mixed-media artist whose creative journey spans more than fifty years. Since 2020, Carol has dedicated herself to painting one hundred portraits of trailblazing Black women whose contributions rarely appear in traditional history books.

These portraits became the foundation of Women of Color and Accomplishment, a growing series of more than six books that combine vivid artwork with accessible, inspiring biographies for all readers, especially the youth. Teachers across the country have used Carol’s books in their classrooms to help students create original exhibits for Black History Month and Women’s History Month.

In 2025, Carol expanded this mission with her book Teaching Black History Through Art, which documents the process behind one of these school exhibits. The book features student artwork and essays, offering a model for educators who want to teach history in truthful, joyful, and culturally grounded ways.

That same year, Carol’s work received a significant honor: Teaching Black History Through Art, along with three additional volumes from her Women of Color and Accomplishment series, was accepted into the prestigious Givens Collection of African American Literature at the University of Minnesota library.

Carol continues to create, teach, and advocate for art as a powerful vehicle for equity, visibility, and historical truth.

Contact Info:
email: carolj94941@gmail.com 
website: caroljacobsen.org

studio hours: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 1–3pm; & 2nd Friday Art Walk