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Mixed media assemblage artwork made out of a vintage window frame within which are a toy lion, a photo of an African religious ceremony from a magazine, a painted crescent moon and stars, and short pieces of wheat. At the bottom, attached, are small pieces of feathers, leather, fur, shells, and bones.

Activity: Your Mojo Secrets

Make your own work of art inspired by Betye Saar's work, Nine Mojo Secrets.

Obra de arte de ensamblaje de técnica mixta hecha a de un marco de ventana antiguo dentro del cual hay un león de juguete, una foto de una ceremonia religiosa africana recorada de una revista, una luna pintada y estrellas, y trozos cortos de trigo. En la parte inferior, colgados, hay pequeños trozos de plumas, cuero, piel, conchas y huesos.

Actividad: Tus secretos de mojo

Crea tu propia obra de arte inspirada en la obra de Betye Saar, Nine Mojo Secrets (Nueve secretos de mojo).

mixed media assemblage artwork on a beige handkerchief featuring an assortment of small items including a heart filled with small metal spoons and knives, small hands inside a window, small fans, a fish, a magician, and pieces of gray blue lace.

Activity: Look Closely

Make your own work of art inspired by Betye Saar's work, The Fragility of Illusion.

La Caja de Arte de Betye Saar

Celebra el legado artístico de Betye Saar y aprende sobre su trabajo al hacer arte inspirado en cinco de sus obras de arte. Disponible en inglés y en español.

The Betye Saar Art Box

Celebrate Betye Saar's artistic legacy and learn more about her work as you make art inspired by five of her artworks. Available in English and Spanish.

View of eight quilts displayed in a museum gallery with a spinning wheel placed in the center of the room.

Object Story: Stitching Statements and Sentiments

Explore quilt patterns that reflect women’s perspectives on the world and current events.

Print on paper showing arrangement of squares; within each square there are strips of colored rectangles that are arranged asymmetrically in shades of red, blue, white, and black.

Object Story: African American Quilting

Contemporary African American quilt traditions and their transformation into new artforms.

Icon with a light bulb, star, and shapes above a pencil.

Make your Own Leaf Skeleton

Leaf skeleton art was a popular activity for Anglo-American women in the 19th century. Try making your own!

Icon with a light bulb, star, and shapes above a pencil.

Activity: Leaf Etching

Create leaf etchings!

A field of orange lilies.

Lily

Use the elements of art to guide you as you look closely at lilies and explore how different artists have been inspired by lilies.