Artemis Singers

Artemis Singers are an American lesbian feminist chorus based in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2][3] Its goals are to create positive change in cultural attitudes toward women and female artists and to "increase the visibility of lesbian feminists."[4][5]

Founded in 1980, it is one of the earliest lesbian feminist chorus in the United States. In 2008, Artemis was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame.[6] The group's performance is dominated by music composed by female composers and lyricists.[7] During the group's early period, they had an assigned traditional music director but the system gradually dissipated into a non-hierarchical system.[7] Currently, various members can act as music directors during their performance. [6]

References

  1. ↑ UGC, Chicago Tribune. "ARTEMIS SINGERS PRESENTS JUNE 1 PRIDE CONCERT AND DANCE". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  2. ↑ "Artemis Singers Voices of Joyful Rebellion at First Unitarian Church of Chicago | Metromix Chicago". chicago.metromix.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  3. ↑ "Nonprofit (Chicago): Artemis Singers". idealist.org. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  4. ↑ "Center on Halsted - Chicago's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center". www.centeronhalsted.org. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  5. ↑ "Artemis Singers - Chicago | Chicagoland LGBTQ Services Directory". chicagolgbtservices.org. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  6. 1 2 Baudler, Liz (May 28, 2014). "Mother, daughter part of artemis singers". Windy City Times. Chicago.
  7. 1 2 Maxwell, Carrie (November 12, 2014). "Artemis singers: Celebrating 35 years of shows". Windy City Times. Chicago.


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