In the tradition of Salon's of old, two women came together to pool their time, energy, and resources to create a safe space for creative, socially-engaged, endeavors that benefit Seattle's diverse POC community.

 

The first gathering took place at the House of Good Juju in Beacon Hill on October 1, 2011. These meet-ups have continued on a monthly basis since that time. Any member can host SPoCS and offer up a topic or presentation idea to share. Have an idea you want to share?

 

C. Davida Ingram is a writer and visual artist who focuses on community and the intersections of race, gender and queer theory. Follow her on Twitter.

 

Natasha Marin is a community  arts organizer using creative means to bring about social engagement and deeper human connections. Learn more here.