WHO WE ARE
True Muse Arts is a Chicago-based, community-centered arts organization creating participatory, interdisciplinary cultural experiences that bring artists and audiences together as collaborators.
Founded in 2014 by artist and educator Linda Solotaire, and home to the Second Sunday Salon Series since 2019, True Muse presents music, poetry, visual art, and dance in intimate, welcoming spaces across the city.
At its heart, True Muse is about access, inclusion, and real human connection through art — and about building a more open, participatory, and human-centered arts culture where people don’t just consume art, but help shape it.
In 2026, True Muse becomes a nonprofit organization and expands into a floating Salon model, partnering with venues like Colvin House and future South Side collaborators to reach new communities and audiences.
Come join us — not just as an audience member, but as part of the work.
SECOND SUNDAY SALONS & MORE
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Performing Arts
Explore our Salon Series, a curated series celebrating the best Chicago musicians and performing artists. Click here to learn more.
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Fine Arts & Moving Image
Discover Fine & Moving Image Artists from the Chicago area. We help bring their creative visions to life. Click here to learn more.
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Spoken Word & Literature
Experience captivating performances by local poets, spoken word artists, writers. Click here to explore our upcoming performances.
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Support & Volunteer
Support our artists and mission with a donation of time or treasure.
Click here to learn how.
