Artemis Singers presents “Interwoven: Threads of Earth and Self” concert

CHICAGO-Artemis Singers, www.artemissingers.org, Chicago’s Lesbian Feminist Chorus, will present “Interwoven: Threads of Earth and Self” concert, at 7 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Bronzeville at VanderCook College of Music, Great Hall, 3125 S. Federal St., Chicago. The concert will be ASL-interpreted. The building is wheelchair accessible. A free parking lot is nearby.

The 60-member nonprofit Artemis Singers specializes in performing music written or arranged by women.

“Interwoven” emphasizes the interconnectedness/intersectionality of all things - nature and humanity, specifically highlighting how marginalized identities intersect with experiences of the natural world. The songs focus on nature, climate change, race and gender diversity.

“Through these songs, we showcase the ways that Artemis Singers and the communities all of us belong to can join together against the challenges to come in our changing world,” said concert artistic director Da-Mekah Victorian, who came up with the concert theme.

“Interwoven” features the ways that environmental justice is intrinsically linked to social justice. The spoken parts of the concert reflect themes relating to climate change, environmental injustices, and liberation for all vs. liberation for some.

“We want this concert to give the audience tangible hope,” said Victorian. “Everything has been chosen with such intention, from the songs on the program, to the spoken parts of the concert, and even to the décor inside the venue.”

Founded in 1980, Artemis Singers has been a mainstay in lesbian feminist cultural life. The chorus includes a diversity of ages and has grown rapidly in the last few years from 30 to 60 singers. Artemis is especially unusual as a self-directed chorus. Instead of a “director” who decides what Artemis will sing, song choice originates with the members. Any chorus member can propose a song for the chorus to consider. The song then goes through a music selection process, where members vote. This is how each Artemis Singers concert program is developed. Input comes from members.

Tickets on sale here: https://events.humanitix.com/artemis-singers-interwoven-threads-of-earth-and-self Ticket prices: $25 General Admission + $2.27 fee. Tickets are also available on a sliding scale suggested donation of $12 - $50. Additional donations are tax deductible. Tickets are free for children age 12 and younger. Artemis Singers is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

In addition to the venue’s free parking lot, public transportation is available via the CTA Red Line 35th Sox station (142 W. 35th St., Chicago) or CTA Green line 35th-Bronzeville-IIT station (16 E. 35th St., Chicago).

For more information, visit www.artemissingers.org, email info@artemissingers.org or call (773) 764-4465.

“Interwoven” concert artwork is by Koa Victorian.

The chorus takes its name from the Greek goddess Artemis, who is a symbol of independence among lesbian feminists.

Artemis Singers is comprised of singers with diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to effecting positive change in cultural attitudes toward women and women artists. Performances highlight historical, political and personal events common to women. Artemis Singers is committed to creating an organizational culture that actively fosters equity and inclusivity by continuing to engage in the ongoing work of dismantling racism and white supremacy. The chorus works to increase the visibility of lesbian feminists.

In July 2026, Artemis Singers will host the Sister Singers Network Choral Festival. Held once every four years in a major city, the festival brings together 20+ feminist choruses from across the U.S. and beyond to perform, learn, share repertoire, and attend workshops. As host chorus, Artemis chose the theme Power in Harmony for the 2026 festival. Harmony is a blending of many diverse voices, following different pathways, each contributing a unique sound. The focus this time will be that in harmony and togetherness, the strength and power to face adversity and each new challenge will be found.