Anson 's profile
I am a visual artist and a civil rights attorney. I live and work in Baltimore City. My art celebrates, honors and embraces Black excellence, Black culture, and Black history. I use my paint brushes and pencils as tools to promote social justice, respect and understanding.
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2018 Baker Artist Awardee
In 2018, Amy Sherald became a Baker Artist Awardee and honored with the prestigious Mary Sawyers Imboden Prize, bringing her total Baker Award to $40,000—the largest art prize in the region. Selected from more than 900 Baltimore-area artists, Sherald’s work was recognized for its mastery, depth, and singular vision. Celebrated by the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) and the William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund, her achievement highlights both her remarkable rise and the strength of Baltimore’s arts community. Leaders from the foundation and GBCA praised Sherald’s profound impact on American audiences and affirmed the Baker Awards as a powerful catalyst for artistic careers.