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Margaret Singer, z”l Mixed Media Artist (1921–2019) Born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany,
The Jewish Federation is honored
at the age of seventeen, tragedy and
to be taking on the mission of the
turbulence flung Margaret Singer far
Margaret Singer Artist Project:
from her roots. In 1938 she arrived
to preserve, share and honor the
on American shores, saw the Statue
artworks and story of Margaret Singer.
of Liberty, and inhaled the freedom
Limited edition fine art prints
which awaited her. With courage and purpose, she bent darkness into light
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2020–2021
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utilizing her gifts as an artist and a poet
available via art@sbjf.org or 805.957.1115 extension 103.
and her innate sense of truth and joy. Following her own compass, Margaret broke every mold of expectation for a woman, an immigrant, and a refugee. Margaret spent the last decades of her long life
Inaugural Edition 2020–2021
in Santa Barbara. She created a body of work that will inspire generations. The art, wisdom and journey of 97 year old Margaret Singer is celebrated in the film Margaret Singer: Seeking Light.
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