Sculpted by Augusta Savage, this 1958 bust “Genevieve Nelson, nurse at Harlem Hospital” is featured in our exhibition “100: A Century of Collections, Community, and Creativity.” Augusta Savage was a force for justice, education, and creative freedom during the Harlem Renaissance. She became a leader in the arts, opening doors for others through her teaching and activism. She founded the Savage Studio of Arts and Crafts in Harlem, mentoring future greats like Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight.
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Augusta Savage working in her studio c.1930's. Savage (1892 –1962) was an American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. She was also a teacher whose studio was important to the careers of a generation of artists who would become nationally known, including Jacob Lawrence, Norman Lewis, and Gwendolyn Knight. She is also known as a tireless worker for equal rights for African Americans in the arts. #juxsaturdayschool | Juxtapoz Magazine
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In 1937, Augusta Savage, the director of the Harlem Community Art Center and the Harlem Renaissance’s leading sculptor, received the commission of a lifetime – to create a piece for the 1939 World’s Fair. Inspired by the work of brothers James Weldon and Rosamond Johnson, she created “Lift Every Voice and Sing (The Harp).” http://www.myajc.com/news/lifestyles/29-reasons-celebrate-black-history-month-no-26-har/nqWDS/ | UATL
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Hidden Hands: Augusta Savage Augusta Savage was born on February 29, 1892 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Augusta knew at an early age that she wanted to become a sculptor. Unfortunately, Savage's father, a Methodist minister, disapproved of his daughter's love for art because he believed her creations were pagan. As a result, Augusta experienced periods in her life when she was unable to practice her sculpting. In 1915, the Savage family left Green Cove Springs and moved to West Palm Beach. It
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Augusta Savage was a pioneering African American sculptor, educator, and activist during the Harlem Renaissance. Born in 1892 in Green Cove Springs, Florida, she faced early opposition from her religious father, who disapproved of her artistic pursuits. Despite these challenges, she persevered and eventually moved to New York City, where she studied at Cooper Union, a prestigious art school. Her talent quickly gained recognition, and she was awarded a fellowship to study in France. However, raci
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