Linda Solotaire

On March 8 — International Women’s Day — the room was full. By the time the evening began, every chair at the Second Sunday Salon had been claimed. Conversations rippled through the space, glasses clinked, strangers became neighbors. That familiar hum before a performance — anticipation, curiosity, a sense that something meaningful is about to unfold — filled the room. The theme of the evening was Chicago Women in the Arts , and the program brought together photography, jazz, and...

I’m Linda Solotaire, Founder and Artistic Director of True Muse Arts. My life in the arts has always lived at the intersection of disciplines and communities — music, theater, movement, words, and the spaces where people gather to share them. I’ve spent decades as a performer, teacher, and collaborator, and if there’s one thing that has remained constant, it’s my belief that art is not something we should only consume — it’s something we should live inside of, build together, and share . True...

True Muse Inc — End of Year Reflections & 2026 Preview As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself filled with gratitude. Whether you joined us as an artist, audience member, volunteer, workshop participant, or generous supporter—you have been part of the evolving story of the Second Sunday Salon series. Your presence and participation have helped shape a community rooted in creativity, connection, and care. Over the past few years, this little idea—an intimate gathering of artists and...