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Sarah Mundy
Scope and Contents
The Girl Artists records date from circa 1980 to 1996 and measure 1.5 linear feet. The collection documents the groups' performance artworks and the creation of the group through administrative and project files.
Administrative files contain bylaws, founding documents, correspondence with Lucy Lippard and others, a photograph of the group at a reunion in 1996, group statements and resumes, and material regarding the groups' formation and the creation of their first performance titled It's a Beach Party.
Project files consist of scripts, notes and notebooks for ideas and planning, drawings and sketches visualizing the performance area, mock-ups and props, prop lists, floor plans, photographic material of performances, letters with Susan Martin discussing plans for various projects after moving to Oregon, and born-digital material. Performances documented include Split Shift Cafe, TV Guidance, Matrons of the Arts, Shopping in America, Domestic Intrigue, Souvenirs, Free Portraits, 30 Year Retrospective, and Getting into Modern Art.
Researchers should note that typed notes written by Kathleen Clark in 2023 were included in the donation and can be found in most of the folders. The notes provide context for the material contained in each folder.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated in 2023 by Kathleen Clark on behalf of The Girl Artists.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Sarah Mundy in 2023.
