
Atlanta College of Art | May 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Communication Design & Illustration
Biography
Sabrina Howard (b. 1972) is a contemporary mixed-media artist based in Jackson, Mississippi, whose work negotiates the space between spiritual devotion and social dialogue. Known for her tactile, multidimensional approach to acrylics and found materials, Howard translates complex narratives into vibrant, emotion-laced compositions that bridge personal faith with broader cultural realities.
Howard’s artistic foundations were laid at the Atlanta College of Art, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1995. It was here that she began developing her signature voice, a synthesis of abstract layering and sculptural typography. Her practice is defined by the use of "dimensional scripture," where biblical texts are rendered in 3D patterns to create a physical and spiritual foundation for her figurative imagery.
Her career is marked by significant critical acclaim and public engagement. Howard was recognized as a 2024 Mississippi Invitational Artist and awarded “Best of Show” at the Mississippi State Committee/National Museum of Women in the Arts Members’ Showcase. For three consecutive years, she served as the featured artist for the National Medical Association’s Council on Concerns of Women Physicians. Her work has also reached a national audience through the Release the Pressure campaign, featured in partnership with Ebony and People magazines.
Beyond the gallery, Howard’s work is deeply rooted in the vibrant culture and heritage of the American South. Her commitment to innovation and sustainability, often seen in her use of recycled materials and organic media reflects a broader theme of redemption and resilience.
A devoted mother of four, Sabrina Howard continues to live and work in Jackson, Mississippi. Her journey is a relentless pursuit of "breathing life" into the canvas, ensuring that each piece serves as a thought-provoking conduit for connection and grace.
Awards & Honors
2025
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Featured Artist and Live Painter , Youth Justice Summit, Hinds County Children's Coalition
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Featured Artist Mississippi Christian Living Magazine and Cover Illustration Artist
2024
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The Best of Mississippi Awards Business Empowered Mississippi in partnership with The Best of Mississippi Awards nominated for Best Visual Artist
2023
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Featured Artist, National Medical Association's Council on Concerns of Women Physicians
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2023 Mississippi Invitational Artist
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Greenfield Farm Plein Air Invitational Artist
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Ten Most Influential Artist, Mississippi Heritage Trust
2022
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Featured Artist, National Medical Association's Council on Concerns of Women Physicians
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Featured Artist, McGraw Hill Art Series, "In the Studio with..."
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Featured Artist, Release the Pressure Campaign, ESSENCE Magazine, Black Women Making History initiative
2021
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"Best of Show", Mississippi State Committee/National Museum of Women in the Arts, Members' Showcase
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Featured Artist, National Medical Association's Council on Concerns of Women Physicians
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Featured Artist, American Medical Association, Release the Pressure Campaign, an art-focused interstitial live painting for Her Heart Summit
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Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
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Fellow/Lead Creative, Live Impact Create Initiative
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Ten Most Influential Artist, Mississippi Heritage Trust
2020
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River House Artist in Residency, Whiterock Conservancy, Coon Rapids, Iowa
2019
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Best Street Artist
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Speed Painting Champion, Mississippi Museum of Art, March Madness Painting Competition
Mural Festival Street Artist
Cooperation Jackson
2018
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Chicks We Love, Jackson Free Press
Art Exhibits
Black Exellence Art Show
Black Excellence Through Art- Columbus Arts Council, Columbus,
MS | 2025
Mississippi Museum of Art
Mississippi Invitational 2023
June 10 - September 17, 2023
Jackson, MS
Gum Tree Museum of Art
MSC/NMWA Members' Showcase
Best of Show
March 26, 2021
Tupelo MS
Municipal Art Gallery
Sabrina Howard: Solo Art Exhibit
2020
Jackson MS
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
National Museum of Women in the Arts Group Art Exhibit
May 29- August 2, 2021
Ocean Springs, MS
Jackson 5 Art Show
Jackson 5 - Bridge Red Studios
Miami, Florida
2024
Gum Tree Museum of Art
The Art of Sabrina Howard:
A Retrospective
February 3, 2023 - March 30, 2023
Tupelo MS
Columbus Arts Council
The Art of Sabrina Howard
November 4, 2021
Columbus, MS
Arts Center Gallery
How We Fly: A Combined Art Show
Howard:: Brice ::Domnick
2020
Jackson, MS
Black August Art Show
Cooperation Jackson
2021
Jackson, MS
Greenville Arts Council
NMWA MSC
2023 Members’ Showcase
E E Bass Cultural Arts Center
June 16-Aug 4, 2023
Greenville MS
Mississippi School of the Arts
"Introductions"
June 17- August 5, 2022
Brookhaven, MS
JSU Gallery One
Who Is Sabrina Howard?
Solo Art Exhibit
Jackson, MS
Museum of Science and Industry
Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition
April 7 - July 4, 2021
Chicago, IL
