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Mildred Howard Wins Artists’ Legacy Foundation Award

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Mildred Howard Wins Artists’ Legacy Foundation Award

Mildred Howard, a renowned artist known for her public art across the Bay Area and diverse practice, has been awarded a $25,000 unrestricted prize by the Artists’ Legacy Foundation. The annual award recognizes a major painter or sculptor whose work showcases the hand of the artist. Howard, who has inspired countless people through her salvaging of objects and their histories to convey moving stories about the Black American experience, expressed gratitude for the unexpected honor and appreciation for the support it provides during challenging times.

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