June Artist Salon

The event is an informal space for current PS students to pilot test works in progress, try out new ideas, and share art of any type with one another. Students can sign up in advance for a 15 - minute slot during the first hour of the salon. We welcome low tech performances of any type or genre. The second hour will be run in an open mic format. Signups for the open mic will occur at the event itself and are first come, first served. Some examples of what can be brought to the open mic portion might include standup comedy, a sketch of a dance, a piece of fiber art you're working on, song lyrics...the possibilities are endless!

Making and sharing art with one another is one of the ways we can fortify ourselves through these stressful times, and we look forward to sharing that space with you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Yiwen or Raven via the submission form. 
 

Our Presenter this month:

Jesús Quintero
Singing the Invisible: Voice, Ritual, and Collective Transmission

This participatory session explores singing as a ritual act of collective transmission, drawing from the hinários of Santo Daime, Greek chorus traditions, and Grotowski’s voice work. Blending breath, rhythm, and repetition, we’ll engage in vocal exercises and group singing to examine how voice carries memory, grief, and transformation across bodies. Together, we’ll ask: What does it mean to be sung through? And how can voice become a vessel for presence, listening, and shared healing?

Sensitive themes and/or content: The presentation explores sensitive themes, including collective grief, memory, and spiritual ritual. While there is no explicit language or graphic imagery, the work draws from traditions rooted in personal and communal healing, including references to death and transformation. Participants will be invited to engage their voices in a reflective, somatic way, but all participation is voluntary and gentle. The emotional tone of the session may evoke introspection or vulnerability.