Augusta Savage was known as a sculptor, educator, and figure activist for African American artists like herself. Throughout her lifetime, she has left an impact on the art industry, especially during the Harlem Renaissance Era. She often advocated for African American Civil Rights and worked hard to pave the way for inspiring African American artists in the industry. Through her dedication to teaching, her remarkable sculptures, and her significant role in the Harlem Renaissance, Augusta became one of the most influential African American artist figures in the Harlem Renaissance. Early in Savage life, she was committed to her education just as she was to her artwork. She was born in February 1892 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She often faced obstacles…show more content… Eventually, her father agreed to let her continue her art and even encouraged the school board to hire Augusta as a teaching model during her senior year with a salary of one dollar per day. From there, she continued to grow her knowledge and her sculpting skills throughout her life despite limited formal education. In 1932, she established her first studio, “The Savage Studio of Art and Craft”, where she gave lessons to inspiring African Americans who also lacked formal training and education. Through her studios and her lessons, she inspired and empowered African American artists (Florida Department of State Division Art and Culture:Augusta Savage). Savage’s artworks often show her natural abilities in sculpting and her connections with African American cultures. The majority of her artworks reflected many themes like racial pride and social justice. One of her well-known works, “The Harp”, was designed to symbolize African-American spirituals and hymns, as well as inspired by the black national anthem. The artwork was a single line of African American Choir singers singing with a little boy in the front with music in his
