Soup N’at

Begun in 2010, this quarterly dinner series functions like a hyper-local, real-time Kickstarter for artists and arts projects. Audience members purchase tickets for a communal meal of soup, with all the proceeds going into a fund that is awarded at the end of the evening to artist. Artists are selected by the audience; each one has five minutes to present their idea. Projects funded are wide-ranging, from installations to educational programs.