The inspiring local painter shines prolifically after imprisonment by Nick Warren
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Antonio Howard is a busy guy. A rapidly rising painter of note, he s also a spoken word artist and has written and published three books. In 2020, the now 44-year-old Erieite completed two public art projects, one that beautified the exterior of the Whole Foods Co-op, and one mural that adorns the wall next to Luther Manus 12th Street Sunoco station. He was recently selected to provide the art for two City of Erie bandwagons, , which are regularly deployed at more than 40 events each year. After being awarded Erie Arts & Culture s Emerging Artist Fellowship in 2019, he is now an artist in residence with the organization, helping to re-envision bikeways and public spaces around the city. He s a member of this year s Jefferson Leadership Academy, and his artwork is currently being exhibited at Gannon s Waldron Campus Center, including a p