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Harrisburg Area Women's News

October, 1979

Editorial

by Eleanor Grubb

Well, women, we've heard it with our own ears. From the honey and molasses tongue of the Reverend Jerry Falwell-ratification of the ERA will expose the country to the horrors of unisex toilets!

He

From the steps of the state capitol on September 20, we listened to the man who was active in defeating the ERA in Virginia consign Jane Fonda to Red Square and the rest of us to you know where. charged that the feminist movement is an affront to the Christian monogamous family with lesbians coming in for special attack, although they have the option of repenting.

In the course of his diatribe on "I Love America", he castigated the International Year of the Child for being socialistic and pointed out that in his movement for Christian private schools, parents own their children. Children are property?

As to the position of women he invoked chivalry and said his "moral majority" feels that women are superior and should have doors

THE BARTER AND SALE THAT GOES ON UNDER THE IT NAME OF LOVE IS

OBNOXIOUS

GURLEY FLYNN

Unfortunately, many people seem mesmerized by colorful and flamboyant presentation, not to mention propaganda techniques reminiscent of Hitler. We, too, believe that God is on our side and that she will help us in our struggle for human rights, including rights for the "moral majority", whoever they are. History stands to record that now is the time of woman no matter what reactionaries rise up to heap abuse on our long-suffering heads.

opened for them and other so-called special courtesies. How about the courtesy of equal pay for equal work, Jerry, or better yet, superior pay?

Against a solid background of flags a well-rehearsed choir added to the impression that church and state were being married on the spot. Falwell said that in the future religion will be more important in running the country than politics. Legislators should use the Bible in making laws and should vote according to the Bible. We suggest he do some homework on freedoms sought by our foremothers and forefathers.

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Women in the Arts

January is the time to celebrate a new year, and a new beginning. Artists and residents of Central Pennsylvania have come to know January as the time to celebrate the joys of artistic expression.

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by Deb Medwick

Women in the Arts (WIA) of Harrisburg was organized to open new channels for women artists to share their talents and concerns with each other and the public. January 1978, with the funding support of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, WIA launched its efforts by holding a CELEBRATION at the William Penn Memorial Museum in Harrisburg. Co-sponsored by the Pennyslvania Historical and Museum Commission, the three-week program included a juried art-craft-photography exhibit; a lecture and film series; live theatre and dance performances; and cooking demonstrations. Over 20,000 persons attended CELEBRATION '78.

To

To WIA, CELEBRATION '78 meant the birth of a new organization. women artists, it meant the begining of communication and support. To the community, CELEBRATION was the beginning of a new learning experience. CELEBRATION is now an annual event for WIA and Central Pennsylvania. Working to bring together artists and the community, WIA pro-

vides a variety of year-round activities. Artists have presented their works in photography exhibits, special arts and crafts exhibits, workshops, special poetry presentations and displays in downtown business offices. WIA supports artists by promoting the sale of artwork and organizing a slide catalogue of artists' work.

As a non-profit organization, WIA currently serves artists in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, Lancaster and York Counties. This year, WIA plans to serve women artists throughout the state, both in the intake of artwork and in the coordination of activites.

WIA will expand its network of communication and support by inviting professional and non-professional women artists throughout the state to participate in CELEBRATION 80. Scheduled to take place January 5 through 27, at the William Penn Memorial Museum at North and Third Streets, Harrisburg, CELEBRATION. '80 wll include exhibits of arts, crafts and photography; a lecture and film series; live performances and cooking demonstrations. Weekends will feature workshops and activities in photography, music, theatre, dance and poetry. Special activites will

be considered for children.

Artists may enter two pieces of artwork in each category at an entry fee of $3.00 per category. All entries must be hand-delivered to the William Penn Memorial Museum during the week of Dec. 1-9. Entries will be juried and selected on Dec. 11. Auditions for live performances are yet to be scheduled. Persons interested in submitting work for exhibit; auditioning for performances; or working to organize CELEBRATION '80, contact Susan Kogan by calling. 717-236-2483 or by writing P.O. Box 5015, Harrisburg 17110.

As a local organization, WIA has become an integral part of the community. It serves artists by bringing them together to share ideas and to explore outlets for artistic expression. It serves the community by bringing families and individuals together to enjoy quality cultural events. WIA has laid the foundation upon which women artists from all parts of Pennsylvania can help to strengthen our appreciation for the arts.