A Women’s Art Magazine In Christchurch (Press, 7 August 1976)
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Summary: A Women’s Art Magazine In Christchurch (Press, 7 August 1976)
On 7 August 1976, a new magazine titled "Spiral" was launched in Christchurch, dedicated to showcasing women’s art and literature. This quarterly publication is produced entirely by women in Christchurch, for a female audience. To support its establishment, local feminists organised a fund-raising dinner alongside a poetry reading. The inaugural issue, comprising 52 pages, features a variety of content including poetry, art prints, literary criticism, and commentary on the role of women in the art world. Notable contributions come from established New Zealand women artists and writers, such as Patricia Godsiff, a well-known poet on the international stage, and Canterbury artist Stephanie Sheehan, whose artwork gained critical acclaim at the previous year's women’s art exhibition at the Robert McDougall Art Gallery. Additionally, Joanna Harris, an artist from Banks Peninsula, provides a review of Elizabeth Tufts’s book, "Our Hidden Heritage: Five Centuries of Women Artists." The women’s art movement in Christchurch is further supported by the Christchurch Women’s Artists Group. This group recently held its first meeting of the year, aiming to foster understanding and a supportive environment among female artists, enabling individual artistic expression. "Spiral" is available for $1.50 per issue, while an annual subscription costs $6. Subscriptions can be arranged by contacting P. O. Box 21069, Edgeware. The subscription information also includes details about the upcoming National Radical Feminist Caucus planned to take place in Christchurch early next year. In addition to "Spiral," a new magazine called "Circle" is set to be produced by lesbian feminists on a rotational basis in Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland. The spring issue of "Circle" is expected to be released in Christchurch in late September. Preparations for the National Radical Feminist Caucus, scheduled to start on 28 January next year at Glen Tui, are also in progress. Discussions about the arrangements will continue at the next meeting of the Womenshouse Collective on 16 August.
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