Born: 29 February 1892, United States
Died: 26 March 1962
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
The following bio was written by Emma Rosen, author of On This Day She Made History: 366 Days With Women Who Shaped the World and This Day In Human Ingenuity & Discovery: 366 Days of Scientific Milestones with Women in the Spotlight, and has been republished with permission.
Augusta Savage, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, an influential sculptor and educator, was born in 1892. She played a vital role in promoting African American art and artists. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, she achieved national recognition for her work, including the notable sculpture “The Harp” for the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Savage was also dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of artists, establishing her own studio and the Harlem Community Art Center to support and elevate the careers of African Americans in the arts. She died in 1962.