Houston Women's Caucus for Art Records, 1978- | University of Houston Libraries

The papers for the Houston Women’s Caucus for Art (HWCA) span from its founding in 1978 to 1997. Some items, however, pre-date this period. The largest portion of the records is devoted to photos and to art exhibitions sponsored by the Caucus. The next largest portion includes newsletters, grant applications and fundraising, financial records, and conferences. The remainder of the collection is devoted to information pertaining to the business of the Caucus, membership, and the visual arts in Houston. Many of the items located in this collection do not specifically deal with the HWCA. Some are more general art news, activism, arts organizations, or other chapters of the National Women’s Caucus for Art. These materials have been retained in order to give researchers a sense of the networking, interests, and activities of the Caucus beyond the city of Houston.

The collection has thirteen series: Administration, Firehouse Gallery, Newsletters, Shows, Events, Fundraising, Members, Finances, Conferences, Photos, Clippings, General Visual Arts, and Posters. The original arrangement varied according to year. Generally, previous record keepers tended to organize the documents around fundraising, particularly grant applications, and around art shows sponsored by the Caucus. This current organization was imposed by the archivist, and follows a topical arrangement.