ANTONIO HOWARD
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BIO

My name is Antonio Howard (Peggy’s son); I am an autodidactic Erie, PA artist. At age 15, I was incarcerated and sentenced to life in prison, where I served 26 ½ years. While in prison, I educated myself through instructional books on the concepts and processes of visual art. 
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Released in 2018, I now live as a valued member of the community committed to serving others and creating connection points through art that sparks meaningful dialog.  I am the 2019 recipient of Erie Arts & Culture’s Emerging Artist Fellowship. I am also a 2021 Teaching Artist through Erie Arts & Culture / Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Since 2020, I have participated in the creation of multiple murals throughout Erie County, including one honoring  93-year-old veteran, educator, and civic leader  - Luther Manus.

I am the author of three self-published books. I participate as a guest speaker and presenter, focusing on topics related to the criminal legal system and equitable reform. 

WHY PEGGY'S SON?

I am the son of Peggy Howard Arrington. I refer to myself as Peggy’s son as acknowledgment to my mother, with the hope that my demonstration as a man will mitigate the embarrassment I caused her during my childhood. As far back as I can recall, my negative behavior within the Erie community was attributed to her. That negatively impacted her in ways I’m still discovering , so it’s important for me  to invoke her name in spaces where my  behavior is one she can be proud of. 

HOW IT BEGAN

My foray into community art began in 2005 when I met Lily Yeh. Co-founder of The Village of Arts and Humanities, Lily, wielding nothing but love for community in her heart and willingness to view the artistic process as a people-centered connection point that builds relationships through the creative process, came into Graterford State Prison to welcome me, and others like me, back into the community; long before our official prison release date.
UNIMAGINABLE ISOLATION

Art of Survival

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CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

LET'S WORK TOGETHER.


​Phone: 814-506-7085
Murals By Antonio Howard, LLC
PO BOX 1012
Erie PA 16512

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​©Antonio Howard, 2022
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  • Art Practice
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  • Acknowledgements
  • Blog
  • Store
    • Books
    • Prints
    • Tumblers