JAKIRA M. SCOTT
Multidisciplinary Visual Artist • Creative Director • Designer
A multidisciplinary visual artist whose practice bridges fine art, design, faith, storytelling, and community engagement through exhibitions, institutional work, media, and creative leadership.
EDUCATION
BA Coursework Journalism & Graphic Communications, Florida A&M University
BA in Organizational Management, Santa Fe College
AA Graphic Design, Tallahassee Community College
Licensed Cosmetologist, World Class Academy of Beauty Careers
STUDIO PRACTICE
2025–Present Founder & Artist, Ms. Scott Studios
2020–2025 Freelance Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator, Lipstick Royalty
2017–2026 Founder & Creator, Amor De Lona, Florida
SELECTED ART EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS & PROJECTS
2024 Independent Visual Arts & Photography Projects, Florida
2024 Launch of Amor De Lona Art Agency LLC
2023 Art From Her Soul Art Show, Miami, Florida
2023 Creator & Co-Host, Christian Art Night, PLANT Tallahassee
2020 Lead Actress, Marigold Days — Indaba Theatre of New England
2020 Art Director & Curator, Independent Creative Projects
2020 Art Showcase, Florida State University Black Student Union
2020 Take Flight Tallahassee Art Showcase, Tallahassee & Miami, Florida
2020 Selected Artist, Art Basel / Femme Basel Art Show, Miami, Florida
2020 Creator & Host, Sketch-N-Chat, Tallahassee, Florida
2019 Formation of Amor De Lona Art Agency
PUBLICATIONS & FEATURES
2025 Art Feature, Harn Museum Spring Magazine Feature
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2025 Visitor Engagement Assistant & Store Clerk, Harn Museum of Art
2025 Broadcast Assistant, Gospel Hour WLQH Radio
2024–2025 Harn Security & Visitor Engagement, Harn Museum of Art
2024 Media Leader, True Gospel Mission Church
2024 Singer, True Gospel Mission Church
2022–2023 Board Member, PLANT Tallahassee
2017–2023 Art Studio Volunteer, PLANT Tallahasse
2017–2019 Graphic Designer, Florida A&M University Sustainability Institute
PRESENTATIONS
2025–Present Presenter, Rutha Scott Scholarship
2015–Present Presenter, Black History Scholarship
2015–Present Presenter, Marvin Mar Scott Scholarship
FAITH & PERSONAL MILESTONES
October 2024, Accepted the lord Jesus Christ as my Savior
August 3, 2025, Baptism
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) • Graphic Design • Illustration • Branding • Creative Direction • Visual Communication • Exhibition Planning • Print • Social • Digital Media • Microsoft Office • Mac & Windows Platforms • Team Collaboration • Creative Problem Solving • Written & Verbal Communication • Detail-Oriented Practice