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Where Creative Growth Happens: The Word on Dan Miller

The second part of an interview with Tom di Maria, director emeritus of the Creative Growth Art Center

Three people sit at a table. Racks of clothes hang behind them.

Where Creativity Happens: On Art for People with Differing Abilities

An interview with Tom di Maria, director emeritus of Oakland's Creative Growth Art Center

A woman with brown skin and short hair stands holding an African-inspired mask close to her face, covering one eye. In the background are bright, geometric shapes in red, blue, and yellow.

Drawn to Loïs Mailou Jones

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work

An illustrated portrait of a woman standing in front of a painting. She has medium brown hair, is wearing a brown jacket, and holding paintbrushes.

Drawn to Kay WalkingStick

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work.

An illustration of two hands holding a miniature portrait of a woman in an oval frame.

Drawn to Sarah Goodridge

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work

An illustrated portrait of a woman with short brown hair. The background is red with a yellow pattern.

Drawn to Tiffany Chung

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work

Fabric and beaded tapestry. At the center, a rectangle shows a kitchen scene and reads "Welcome to Our Home."

Comic Series Presents Ten More Stories about Women Artists Represented in SAAM’s Collection

Announcing the artists included in the 2023 series of Drawn to Art

An African American woman is stepping out of a front door. She is smiling and waving. A child mannequin stands to her side.

Drawn to Nellie Mae Rowe

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work.

Illustrated comic cover. On the left is a close up of an African American woman wearing a headwrap, large glasses, and earrings. On the right is the title "If You Stitch With Me, I'll Tell You A Story."

Drawn to Sonya Clark

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work

Drawn to Augusta Savage

In addition to her own success, Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage dedicated her career to creating opportunities for Black artists.

Detail of quilted portrait showing three African American soldiers

Threads of History: Bisa Butler’s Monumental Quilt The Harlem Hellfighters

SAAM’s video series, American Art Moments, takes a closer look at the monumental quilt The Harlem Hellfighters by Bisa Butler

A tight crop of an illustration showing a girl with her hands on the face of a horse. She is smiling.

Drawn to Jaune Quick-To-See Smith

Jaune Quick-To-See Smith (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation) was born on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana in 1940. Throughout her long and distinguished career she has used her art to powerfully express her support for Native American communities

An illustration of a woman drawing at a table and a group of men behind her, looking on.

Drawn to Judy Baca

Judith Baca is a Chicana artist, professor, arts administrator, community leader, and social and cultural activist, whose murals and paintings give voice to underrepresented communities.