Greene Street Salon

Dates:
   27 Jun 03
   10 Aug 04
   26 Oct 04
   15 Feb 05
   3 Nov 05

Greene Street Salon hosts unique cross-media events for New York City’s most talented emerging artists. These events bring together 8-10 local artists to share and appreciate each other’s work in the informal setting of a SoHo loft. These evenings are well attended, usually drawing an enthusiastic audience of over 100 guests. Diverse artistic media mingle in this downtown celebration of creativity: photographers, cellists, actors, fashion designers, bluegrass, painters, comedians, world music, film makers, and more. Following about an hour and a half of performances, wine and light refreshments are available while everyone socializes, jams and helps to build this catalyzing collective of inspirational New Yorkers.

Background

Greene Street Salon was formed in the Fall of 2002 to create a stimulating and supportive environment for artists of all disciplines. This New York City based organization curates unique cultural events that introduce exceptional emerging artists to new audiences. These events range from parties and concerts to more intimate salons, or informal performance events, where artists share their work and ideas. These salons are held at alternative venues, usually private residences and downtown loft spaces. At these events audiences ranging in size from 50-100 guests gather to socialize and celebrate this communal appreciation of the arts.

About the Founders

Mike Arauz (website) moved to New York City in June of 2000 after graduating from Amherst College. He began his artistic exploration as an actor and director, working with numerous independent theater companies, including the P.I.T. (Peoples’ Improv Theater), the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and Back House Productions, where he helped create the improv group Organatron. Also a photographer and conceptual artist, his most recent work, I AM_____, will be part of a new group exhibit, Pattern Language: Clothing As Communicator, opening at the Tufts University Art Gallery in Medford, MA in Fall 2005.

Christopher Bruckman (website) is an aspiring concert pianist. A native to New York City, he has performed solo piano music, chamber music, and concertos on both coasts of the United States, throughout Europe, and in the Far East. Before graduating from Mannes College of Music, he studied with Esther Lee Kaplan, Gena Raps, and Leon Pommers, and is now a student of Robert DeGaetano. Christopher has been instigating mutual artistic inspiration through salon events, which he began hosting at his Inwood home, since 1997.

Roland Satterwhite (website) is a violinist and singer/songwriter currently living in Washington Heights. In 2002 he founded the independent music label Benedek Records in order to produce and promote various musical projects of his. Roland recently produced his debut album, "Songs of Roland," and is currently devoting most of his time to leading Benedek Band and recording his second album. As a violinist, Roland plays regularly with the Cuban band, Son Tabaneras, as well as other groups in the New York area. He will be performing at the Lincoln Center Out of Door’s Festival this August, with Peruvian composer and guitarist Carlos Hayre. Roland has used his diverse musical talents, interests and connections to bring together emerging artists through self-produced musical projects and cross-media salon events.