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Ava Rose

Augusta Savage, the Sculptor Who Built a Generation

In 1930s Harlem, Augusta Savage opened a free studio that trained Jacob Lawrence and many others. Most of her own sculpture vanished. Here's what survived, and why.

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10 min read

Ava Rose

Arturo Schomburg, the Puerto Rican Collector Who Built Harlem’s Great Library

Arturo Schomburg, a Puerto Rican collector, spent his evenings gathering Black art, writing, and history. In 1926, his shelves became one of the great public archives.

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3 min read

Ava Rose

Joe Feddersen, Storyteller of the Plateau

For four decades, Colville artist Joe Feddersen has carried the imagery of home into Plateau baskets, blown glass, and prints, shaped by family, teachers, and community.

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8 min read

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Edmonia Lewis and the Lost Cleopatra

Edmonia Lewis carved her own marble and told her own story. Then history set her aside, until now.

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5 min read

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The Beauty of Being Different

Autistic artist and advocate Ayanna Davis channels her difference into work and words that push for real, lasting positive change.

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8 min read