Augusta Savage overcame poverty, racism, and gender discrimination to become a luminary of
the Harlem Renaissance. Her sculptures celebrated African American culture, and her work as an
arts educator and political activist catalyzed social change. This talk will explore Savage’s
lasting legacy by examining her remarkable life and affecting works, as well as those of the
younger artists she inspired.

Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, where she taught English, art
history, World Languages and Cultures. Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history

topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.

Third in a series of 4, please contact tthorpe@clamsnet.org or amcdonough@clamsnet.org for

Zoom link.