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MEET THE ARTIST

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Nykia Jackson

Nykia Jackson, a Jacksonville native, is a self-taught visual artist who has centered her work on healing, cultural representation, and mental health advocacy. After experiencing her own mental health challenges, she began producing more intentional work, using her creative approach to address gaps within African American communities pertaining to mental health awareness.

 

Through various materials and techniques, she creates resonating works expanding on topics of identity, vulnerability, and growth, promoting conversations that challenge stigma while uplifting others on their own wellness journeys. Her art reflects both personal growth and collective healing, making her practice a tool for connection, transformation, and hope.

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Do the Work.

Community engagement is at the heart of my artistic practice. Through murals, workshops, youth programs, and partnerships with local organizations, I use art as a tool for healing, self-expression, and connection. Creating accessible spaces for creativity—especially within Black and underserved communities—allows stories to be seen, voices to be valued, and confidence to grow. This work is important to me because it transforms art from something observed into something experienced, fostering belonging, resilience, and collective care.

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Artistic Impact & Recognition
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  • Award recipient honored by Mayor Donna Deegan and the City of Jacksonville during Black Excellence: Empowering Futures by Honoring Legacy for meaningful artistic contributions to the community (2025).

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Public Art & Murals
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  • Completed a large-scale youth hallway mural at The Church of Oakland in Jacksonville, FL (2025).

  • Creator of multiple mural projects throughout Jacksonville, including educational and community-centered spaces.

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Community Partnerships
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  • Partnered with Dreams Come True, Inc. on multiple initiatives, including painted installations for the Clay County Fair and Deck the Chairs at Jacksonville Beach.

  • Regularly collaborates with organizations focused on youth, wellness, and cultural enrichment.

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Arts Education & Youth Engagement
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  • Arts instructor with Academy of Scholars, beginning with the Arts Ride Summer Camp and continuing as a school-year instructor.

  • Former instructor with Teen Leaders of America, leading creative programs that center self-expression and confidence.

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Entrepreneurship & Leadership
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  • Graduate of the JAX Chamber JAX Bridges Program (Cohort 22), a 12-week small business development initiative.

  • Accepted participant of the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center Entrepreneur Program.

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Creative Wellness & Programming
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  • Founder of Mindful Mondays, an art + wellness workshop series designed to foster mental health awareness, healing, and creative connection through guided art experiences.

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Exhibitions & Professional Practice
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  • Selected exhibiting artist for ArtFields (Lake City, SC) with work shown in solo and group exhibitions across Florida, including museums, galleries, and cultural institutions

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