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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. She worked for equal rights for African Americans in the arts. [3]
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
Renowned sculptor Augusta Savage had roots in Green Cove Springs and made art in Jacksonville. She's the focus of this week's Vintage Times-Union.
Students at the Harlem Community Art Center (January 1, 1938) 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. [3]
A sculpture by Augusta Savage named after the song was exhibited at the 1939 New York World's Fair, taking the form of a choir of children shaped into a harp. Savage was the only Black woman commissioned for the Fair, and the sculpture (which was retitled "The Harp" by organizers) was also sold as miniature replicas and on postcards during the ...
The sculpture studio is a small, single story, shed roofed building. The property was owned by sculptor Augusta Savage (1892–1962) from 1945 to 1962. [2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. [1]
This is a list of female sculptors – women notable for their three-dimensional artistic work (including sound and light). Do not add entries for those without a ...
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