Explore the Legacy of Sculptor Augusta Savage

Drawn to Art: Tales of Inspiring Women Artists

Enjoy a beautiful comic tracing how Savage fulfilled her dream of becoming an artist—winning fellowships and numerous awards throughout her career as a sculptor. Besides her own success, Savage dedicated her career to creating opportunities for Black artists.
This comic, designed with young readers in mind, is part of a series Drawn to Art: Tales of Inspiring Women Artists that illuminates the stories of women artists in SAAM's collection.

The Monumental Imagination of Augusta Savage

Discover the indelible legacy of Augstua Savage on Sidedoor, a podcast of the Smithsonian. In this engaging program, learn about Savage's vision and struggle to create public monuments to honor Black Americans in the 1930s.
Hear from SAAM curators Karen Lemmey, Lucy S. Rhame Curator of Sculpture, and assistant curator Grace Yasumura, who are included in the program alongside Tess Korobkin, Professor of American Art at University of Maryland, College Park.