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Augusta Savage (born Augusta Christine Fells; February 29, 1892 – March 27, 1962) was an American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. [2] She was also a teacher whose studio was important to the careers of a generation of artists who would become nationally known.
Sculptor Augusta Savage, usslave.blogspot.com March 9, 2012; Shots of the Netherlands pavilion and an American Art sculpture at the New York World's Fair in the 1930s. DVarchive (footage at 23–40 seconds) Augusta Savage, African-American Harlem Renaissance Artist, Have I Got a Story for You
Augusta Savage led various art classes in Harlem, and several other art leaders collaborated with the 135th Street Branch of the New York Public Library in establishing community workshops. [2] The Harlem YMCA also held art classes between 1934 and 1935 led by sculptor William Artis .
The Federal Art Project (1935–1943) of the Works Progress Administration was the largest of the New Deal art projects. [1] As many as 10,000 artists [2] were employed to create murals, easel paintings, sculpture, graphic art, posters, photography, Index of American Design documentation, theatre scenic design, and arts and crafts. [3]
Augusta Savage House and Studio is a historic home and sculpture studio located at Saugerties in Ulster County, New York, United States. The house is a simple mid-19th century two story, timber-frame gabled-el style Greek Revival dwelling. The sculpture studio is a small, single story, shed roofed building.
Augusta was a 16-year-old runaway when the 42-year-old Cormac allegedly pursued her in the 1970s. Trigger warning: grooming, exploitation – Cormac, a renowned American author, and Augusta, a ...
Why did Augusta leaders celebrate the city's 200th birthday a year early?
The Harlem Artists Guild (1935–41) was an African-American organization founded by artists including Augusta Savage, Charles Alston, Elba Lightfoot, Louise E. Jefferson and bibliophile Arthur Schomburg [1] [2] with the aims of encouraging young talent, providing a forum for the discussion of the visual arts in the community, fostering understanding between artists and the public through ...