The First NYC Interstitial Salon

The Conceit: The origins of literary and artistic salons go back to 17th
century France, when inspiring hosts and hostesses gathered
“stimulating people of quality” together to refine their taste and
increase their knowledge through conversation. Today there may be fewer
wealthy patrons willing to host an event in their townhouses, but there
is always a need for artists to meet other artists, to explore other
circles of creative influence, to cross borders.

The Hosts: The Interstitial Arts Foundation is a not–for–profit
organization dedicated to the study, support, and promotion of
interstitial art: literature, music, visual and performance art found in
between categories and genres — art that crosses borders.

The Special Guest: Delia Sherman, co-editor of the IAF’s anthology
series Interfictions, will present short readings from local
Interfictions authors.

The Time: Thursday, June 11 2009, 7 - 10 PM. You may arrive at any
time and go whenever need steals you from our embrace.

The Place: UnWined Wine Bar & Lounge at Symphony Space – entrance on
95th street just west of Broadway (near the Leonard Nimoy Thalia. 1,2,3
trains to 96th St.), between B’way & West End. We have the space along
the window reserved.

The Final Instructions: Bring plenty of engraved calling cards (business
cards are acceptable, too!). Bring samples of your art, if it’s
portable. UnWined has free wi-fi, so bring your laptop and show off
your portfolio or your tunes. Bring friends, and bring a willingness to
mingle with strangers — who might turn out to be colleagues, friends,
or even artistic soul-mates!