Aaron Douglas

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Aaron Douglas is known for his large murals, which depict scenes from African and African-American life. In his 1934 series Aspects of the Negro he created four murals on canvas highlighting African life and culture; images of slavery and emancipation in the United States; life for African Americans in the Southern states and finally the frustrations of African Americans after the Great Depression of 1929.

Click here to view the Art Making Workshop (PDF): 
Mini Murals: An Art With Kids Art Making Workshop based on the Art of Aaron Douglas by Trish Maunder, Creative Programs Director 2005-2006

Click here to view the Slide Presentation (PDF): 
Art With Kids Portfolio: An Art With Kids Slide Presentation based on the Art of Aaron Douglas by Trish Maunder, Creative Programs Director 2005-2006 

Anyone Can Fly Foundation

Englewood, NJ

The mission of the Anyone Can Fly Foundation is to expand the art establishment's canon to include artists of the African Diaspora and to introduce the Great Masters of African American Art and their art traditions to children and adult audiences. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supported by people devoted to the visual arts.