salon and supper social is a thoughtful soirÉe series for the art industry's professionals, patrons, and artists to meet, mingle, and have more impactful conversations.Food, friends, and actually fun networking as an antidote to the too loud, too late, and too busy happenings that often define socializing in the arts.
Tappeto volante galleryhost:
With a special exhibition viewing of the solo show Cameo, of new work by artist Nora Riggs.
"living legacy"theme:
drinks:pas de
problèmeAlessandra Vertreesbites:Our resident chef is just returned from her culinary residency at the Grand Canyon Conservancy and bringing New Mexican ingredients and recipes to inspire her signature ice cream program - plus some savory bites per usual!
Menu to be announced 🍦
What to expect:Each gathering includes:
✸ periodic prompts for new connections - on theme!
✸ a special exhibition viewing with leading emerging artists
✸ a lite array of savory and sweet bites by a chef/culinary artist
✸ complimentary low-ABV drinks in partnership with T. Edward Wines
✸ a medium-sized mingle by design
(45 people max)
Typical Timeline:
6:30pm | Event starts
7:00pm -7:30pm | Mixer session
8:05 - 8:10pm | Exhibition intro with the gallery director
8:15pm | Ice cream is served
9pm | Event ends
Ticketing directly funds the culinary artist, beverage costs, event staffing, and other production costs. Any additional revenue then supports the organizer. Please pay *honestly* what you can in support of this W.A.G.E-hopeful model.
the S.A.S.S. STORYSalon And Supper Social (formally Supper Social) started in Summer 2025 as an antidote to the cycle of too crowded, too loud, and too late art world happenings. This one's first and foremost for all the advocates and facilitators who make the ecosystem go 'round - curators, gallerists, advisors, writers, producers, art handlers, fabricators, patrons, et all.
✸ S.A.S.S is a space to be yourself and still network.
✸ When just the right amount of people means you can have actually meaningful conversations.
✸ Where food & drinks is an energizer, not the main character.
You are the centerpiece. What do you want to bring to the table?
Dreamed up and organized by independent curator Lauren Hirshfield, S.A.S.S. is inspired by salons and series like A'Lelia Walker’s “The Dark Tower” and Dali’s “Les Dîners”. Lauren hopes this event brings the emerging art world together in a more integrative, intentional, and inspiring way.