# Augusta Savage
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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. 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.
Reeling from arts cutbacks; celebrating artist Augusta Savage
The arts community is reeling after the governor cut state spending for arts and culture organizations. Meanwhile, a new film explores the legacy of Green Cove Springs artist Augusta Savage.
052. Releasing the Burden of Being Complicit In Our Own Suffering
I too, have put more value in the things that hurt because suffering is familiar. I know her. I know suffering. And I have plenty of evidence that the shelter of suffering has kept me safe, kept me “out the way”. But at what cost? There is rent for living underneath the shelter of suffering. As wit…
Explore Black History: Augusta Savage, A Famous Sculptor, Teacher, and Gallery Owner
This episode explores Augusta Savage, A Famous Sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance.
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Insurance fraud, a new Harriet Tubman book, and Mc Lyte
On this episode, the high cost of insurance fraud, including its impact on communities of color.
Also, a rare look at the life of abolitionist and activist, Harriet Tubman. We'll introduce you to a relative who's written a new book about Tubman's life beyond the famed underground railroad.
And, w…
No. 16: Augusta Savage
Introducing Augusta Savage, the first Black woman accepted into the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Subscribe to my newsletter. For business inquiries: shaethehistorian@gmail.com Feel free to buy me a coffee (I actual…
Women in the Federal Arts Project with Lauren Arrington
We speak with Lauren Arrington about her forthcoming book on women artists in the Federal Arts Project. The Great Depression rendered 140,000 women and girls across the United States homeless. In 1935, Franklin Delano Roosevelt founded the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that employed 8.5 milli…
From Poison to Praise: Edmonia Lewis
Stauney takes us through the life of Edmonia Lewis, the trailblazing biracial black and Native American sculptor whose neoclassical masterpieces captivated audiences during her lifetime. Despite facing discrimination and even an unfounded accusation of poisoning her peers during her college years, …
The Art of Augusta Savage (Part 1)
In this episode, Professor Tomengo and Dr. Vaz discuss the life and art of American sculptor Augusta Savage. The conversation centers on Savage's approach to creating sculptures of Black people and her life in the art world of the early 20th Century. Considerable attention is given to her activis…
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