Four Fabulous Women Artists

Four Fabulous Women Artists You Probably Never Heard of: Art Talk Series with Janet Mandel. virtual.

Wednesday March 22, 6:00 PM: Augusta Savage

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.

Email  tthorpe@clamsnet.org  or  amcdonough@clamsnet.org  to sign up and receive the Zoom invite.

Free. Sponsored by the Vineyard Haven and Chilmark Public Libraries.