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Changing Houston, Changing Women's Lives: Exhibitions and lectures began at the Firehouse well before the official dedication. In March 1983 there was "Latin America: Women as Artists and Artisans," accompanied by a slide talk on "Latin America: Women, Art and Social Change" by "Third World" artist Betty LaDuke from Oregon. New York artist Nancy Spero exhibited and spoke at the Firehouse in April. Thomas McEvilley, professor at Rice University, talked on "The Problems Facing the Artist in the Current Situation" that month, and Diana Block, director of the nonprofit DW [Dallas Women's] gallery spoke in May.55 Caucus members showed their own work at Lawndale in 1983; thirty-nine participated in the exhibition.56 Members also held a show October 10 - 28 at O'Kane Gallery of University of Houston - Downtown.57 The Firehouse was perfect for lectures, discussions, and small exhibitions of feminist work from elsewhere. It was too small for Caucus shows but those gained credibility by appearing at established Houston venues.
The Caucus continued to thrive on challenges. In addition to a schedule of varied exhibitions and talks at the Firehouse, members organized large shows of local art at other venues in 1984 and 1985. Exhibitions Chair Dan Allison arranged for a members' exhibit to go to Los Angeles in February, 1985 in conjunction with the national CAA and WCA conference.61
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