Canvas & Courage
Art-based learning to spotlight overlooked Black Women in History
Teaching Black History
Through Art
A portrait can open a door. A story can change what a child believes is possible.
Canvas & Courage brings Black history to life through art—funding classroom book grants and community experiences that help students learn, create, and remember.
WHAT WE OFFER
Coloring Party Box contents
Community Events
Panel Discussions
WHAT WE OFFER
🎓 Grant Program – Free books and teaching tools for qualifying K–6 classrooms
🎨 Original Art + Biography Books – Portrait-driven educational content
📚 Future Programming – Exhibits, workshops, and teacher resources in development
Published Books
Events
Talks
Since 2023, Carol Jacobsen has been giving talks to various organizations. Pictured above are the current President and past President of the SF Branch of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women at a talk Carol gave in SF, CA on February 20, 2025
Art Event
A Book Launch, Book Giveaway, and Coloring Party was held at the Community Media Center of Marin, San Rafael, CA, on November 19, 2024
Exhibit at St. Andrews Church, Marin City, CA. February – March, 2025
Pastor Floyd also has seven of my portraits in his office for the community to enjoy. Installed January, 2025.
Women of Color and Accomplishment series books
Enterprising Entrepreneurs
Women of Color and Accomplishment
Fighting for Equality
Doing the Right Thing
Coloring Book 2
Coloring Book 1
Teaching Black History Through Art