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The Feminist Art Program (1970-1975): Cycles of Collectivity

In 1970, artist and educator Judy Chicago developed a feminist model for art and education with her students at Fresno State College (now California State University, Fresno). Chicago was invited by Miriam Schapiro to collaboratively expand this program at CalArts in 1971, where along with art historian Arlene Raven, they would go on to develop radical and now-influential forms of art, pedagogy, and performance.

Along with others, I have archival materials in this exhibition. It continues through January 21, 2024, At Redcat, Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

The exhibition was organized by REDCAT Chief Curator and Deputy Director, Programs, Daniela Lieja Quintanar, with Assistant Curator Talia Heiman, independent curator Lucia Fabio, and artist/curator Ekta Aggarwal (Art MFA 18), along with research support by Ana Briz, Julia Raphaella Aguila, Arantza Vilchis-Zarate, and Yishan Xin. Janet Sarabanes, faculty in the CalArts School of Critical Studies, served as Curatorial Advisor. The exhibition was designed by Kim Zumpfe.