Nitashia Johnson

Artist Bio & Experience

My name is Nitashia Johnson I graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in 2008 and went on to become a 2012 alumnus of Texas Woman’s University with a BFA in Design Communication. I am also a first-round Sony Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence.

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I'm the creator of The Self Publication, a photographic series created to uplift the black community while dismantling harsh stereotypes associated with the culture. I am also the creator of The Smart Project, a creative after school program for artistic teens.

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I am an independent multimedia artist who loves to collaborate with fellow artists. I have an unwavering passion for design and photography. I’m an alumnus of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art & Design Education program at the Rhode Island School of Design. I'm currently working as a full-time graphic designer and portrait photographer. I'm developing a community-based media arts program for high creative school teens. I use my talents to make others happy, to me that is what life is all about.