The Feminist Center for Creative Work (est. 2013), formerly known as the Women’s Center for Creative Work (WCCW), is an arts and community organization dedicated to feminist creative practices. The archive contains FCCW organizational materials, artist ephemera and promotional materials from its artist-in-residence program and artist book publishing program.

9 boxes, 2 flat file drawers, 3 offsite containers. 160 MB (316 digital images (.html))

Additions are expected.

• 2012

  Several artists and people working in the arts started having conversations about their desire to start a new feminist art project in Los Angeles.

• 2013

  Early organizers hosted a community dinner and discussion asking people what they wanted from a feminist community space in Los Angeles. Organizers formalized the project name as the Women's Center for Creative Work (WCCW).

• 2014

  Women's Center for Creative Work (WCCW) received Fiscal Sponsorship from the Pasadena Arts Council and commenced their “Year Long Laboratory” research period. WCCW organized The Feminist Library on Wheels, a mobile lending library of feminist books.

• 2015

  WCCW moved into their new Glover space, a warehouse off the Los Angeles River, and became a registered non-profit organization. created a membership program and launched its monthly email bulletins.

• 2016

  WCCW initiated the Health Related Emergency Artist Grant, and created a job forum for opportunities based in LA, which served as a searchable community directory for members. WCCW also partnered with G.L.O.W. Girls summer camp focused on teaching girls communication skills, problem-solving, and decision making for leadership roles.

• 2017

  WCCW introduced the FeM synth Lab, a music equipment lending library and workshop series for all marginalized genders. WCCW also embarked on a one year residency program at the Huntington Library.

• 2018

  WCCW hosted a design fellowship, DIY Phd program, and an all staff and board retreat with the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance (AORTA).

• 2019

  WCCW launched Co-Conspirator Press, its art publishing program. WCCW searched for a new working and programming space.

• 2020

  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the expiration of its five-year-lease, WCCW closed its Glover St working space and shifted to digital-only WCCW newsletters. WCCW Staff took office space in the back of Ave 50 Studios.

• 2021

  WCCW changed their name to Feminist Center for Creative Work (FCCW). FCCW and Salima Magazine published its first issue. Salima Magazine is a biannual magazine for artistic self-expression and critical dialogue, and emphasizes intersectional feminism and the centering of marginalized voices.

• 2022-2023

  FCCW and Salima Magazine launched its second publication in conjunction with its remote programming. FCCW rented a temporary office space in Glendale, on Brand Blvd.

• 2024

  FCCW donated its archive material to Los Angeles Contemporary Archive (LACA).

• 2025

  FCCW opened their new space on Rosslyn St.

• Art Book Review,
• Home//LA,
• Pehrspace,
• KCHUNG Radio,
• East of Borneo

Alexis Roberto