This Collective is Creating Space for Female and Genderqueer Artists

by Rachel Angel

 

Suffragette City is a collective made up of artists, writers, and musicians aiming to break up the cis male-dominated creative scene. Their DIY zine elevates work made by women and genderqueer artists. Suffragette relies heavily on its punk rock ethos, providing a zine that is independently produced by a small team of local artists. But don’t let the word “DIY” fool you into thinking that this is some amateurish endeavor! Gwynn Galitzer, founder of Suffragette City, is a self-proclaimed “graphic design nerd” and no newcomer to the world of printmaking. Galitzer has been making zines since high school and studied printmaking at SVA.

suf city 2ec2aSuffragette City Issue #1 (photo: Alannah Farrell)

As a native New Yorker, Galitzer works with long-term friends, members of her tight-knit artist community, and even top industry professionals to print a high caliber magazine that is as aesthetically compelling as it looks. The zines, which are produced out of Galitzer’s living room, are all handmade and created with tremendous love and care. To pay for production costs, fundraising parties featuring local bands and artists are thrown regularly. 

suffff 5edbcSuffragette City Issue #1 (painting: Katelan Foisey)

Having a professional looking magazine produced at a DIY level provides local underground artists the unique opportunity of getting their work out into the world and being taken seriously. Suffragette aims to bring marginalized voices into the light; bridging the gap between female creators around the world. Galitzer hopes the work will reach young girls who may not have immediate access to this kind of community and inspire them to keep creating. 

 

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First photo by (Suffragette City Issue #1 (photo: Alannah Farrell, illustration: Harley Kinberg)

 You can catch Suffragette City at this year’s BUST Holiday Craftacular. Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own zine out of a single piece of paper and learn basic zine folding techniques. You can even leave behind your zine at the workshop and Suffragette City will print and distribute it for you!

 

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