s.a.s.s.
salon and supper social is a casual and intentional soirÉe series for the art industry, by the art industry.

Connecting contemporary art professionals, patrons, and artists beyond the too late, too loud, and too crowded moments.

Let’s have a bite, a sip, and a brain-tickling conversation together.

theme:
"uncanny in pink"

Think: changing your Facebook relationship status, candy cigarettes, extra long phone cords, re-reading Jenny Holzer's truisms, GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS, staring at your reflection in the glass cabinet of Hummel dolls at your grandma's house, mirror selfies
feel free to dress on theme!

sass 05 is gathering March 18th
host:
5-50 gallery

With a special exhibition viewing of the solo show Insight with Emily Blair Quinn.

bites by:
alessandra vertrees

Menu (inspired by the theme and season):

  • Challah Bread

  • Radish + Lime Butter

  • Green Goddess Hummus

  • Moroccan Carrot Dip

  • Beet + Queso Fresco Dip

  • Orange Blossom + Lime Ice Cream

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 & sweet bites by chefs/culinary artists

✸ complimentary low/non ABV drinks

✸ a medium-sized mingle by design (45 people max)

Typical Timeline:


6:30pm | Event starts

7:15pm -7:30pm | Mixer session with convo prompts

8pm-8:10pm | Exhibition intro with the gallery director

8:30pm | Final group convo prompt

9pm | Event ends

Ticketing directly funds food and 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 pitch

Salon 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, SASS 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 intimate, intentional, and inspiring way.

see below for upcoming editions!
Sass 06:
May 20th @ high noon gallery

sass 07:
TBA (JUly)

Sass 08:
Sept 9th @ Deanna Evans Project