Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

ABOUT THE DIGITAL ART GALLERY

Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world.

MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.

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Picture of Writer Hero: Anne Frank

Writer Hero: Anne Frank

Please enjoy this reading of the MY HERO story Anne Frank by Jessica from Vermont read by Susan Gabriel Bunn.

Picture of AIDS Hero: Florence Ngobeni

AIDS Hero: Florence Ngobeni
Growing up in South Africa, Florence Ngobeni had to struggle and fight every day just to survive.

Picture of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman
She is a hero to those she rescued and to millions who never met her.

Picture of Explorer Hero: Sacajawea

Explorer Hero: Sacajawea
Sacajawea is my hero because she showed that girls can do anything, and she proved herself very tough by co-leading a 6-1/2 month, 4,000 mile journey and carrying her infant child along the way.

Picture of Writer Hero: William Shakespeare by Amanda from Fredericksburg

Writer Hero: William Shakespeare by Amanda from Fredericksburg
"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts..."

Picture of Explorer Hero: Neil Armstrong

Explorer Hero: Neil Armstrong
I think Neil Armstrong opened doors to a world beyond what we know and that we have only touched the surface of what space exploration holds for the future.

Picture of Freedom Hero: Cesar Chavez

Freedom Hero: Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez did not focus on his own misfortunes; instead, he chose to divert his attention to the other migrant farm workers less fortunate than he.

Picture of Princess Diana

Princess Diana
Princess Diana is a hero because she used her position of power and fame to give hope and comfort to those whom society too frequently forgets the victims of poverty, disease and social injustice.