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Diane Spodarek papers, circa 1976-1989

Spodarek, Diane

Curator, Writer, Editor, Artist, Poet, Musician

Overview

Collection Information

Size: 3.4 Linear feet

Summary: The Diane Spodarek papers measure 3.4 linear feet and date from circa 1976-1989 and regard Spodarek's involvement with the Detroit Artists' Monthly (DAM). Material includes files on and correspondence with artists Ken Friedman, Tom Sherman, Ray Johnson, Dick Higgins, Vito Acconci and others; correspondence with institutions; 45 LP vinyl records "Dangerous Diane"; event slides; Art Space photographs; financial records; DAM Articles of Incorporation, event and project files; printed material; and circa 70 audio cassettes of interviews with artists, mostly conducted by Spodarek for use at the DAM.

Biographical/Historical Note

Diane Spodarek is an artist, writer, poet, curator, musician, and editor from Detroit, Michigan and New York, N.Y. Along with Randy Delbake, Spodarek was the founder of Detroit Artists' Monthly, a not-for profit arts' publication, supported in part by the Michigan Foundation for the Arts, Michigan Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Provenance

Donated in 1978 and 2023 by Diane Spodarek.

Language Note

English .

How to Use This Collection

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.

Restrictions on Use

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How to Cite This Collection

Diane Spodarek papers, circa 1976-1989. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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