53:20 Salon
THE REST OF THE HOUR
At PechaKucha Night, presenters share their story in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
53:20 is the rest of the hour.
A 53:20 Salon begins when a Catalyst Circle donor opens their space and gathers people together.
With a PechaKucha Night Santa Fe alum and a small circle of guests, they create room for the rest of the story—the questions, reflections, and connections that live beyond the 6:40.
UPCOMING 53:20 SALON
Have a favorite PechaKucha Night presenter?
A 53:20 Salon offers the opportunity to spend an evening with them.
Each salon brings together a PechaKucha Night Santa Fe alum, a Catalyst Circle host, and a small circle of approximately 20 guests. Together, they explore the stories, ideas, and questions that couldn’t fit into 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
The evening includes a fireside-style conversation, audience Q&A, and time to connect over food and drink. With only 20 seats available, guests have the opportunity to engage directly with the presenter, ask questions, share perspectives, and continue the conversation in a more personal setting.
Rooted in curiosity, generosity, and the spirit of friendship, 53:20 Salon series create space for meaningful dialogue, unexpected connections, and the kind of conversations that strengthen community.
Suggested Donation: $100 per seat
Priority Access: Catalyst Circle donors receive early access to reservations before tickets are released to the general public.
Location: Salons are held in homes, studios, community spaces, and partner venues throughout Santa Fe. Location details are shared with registered guests prior to the event.
Each seat reserved at the suggested donation level is entered into the annual 53:20 Salon drawing for a one-week stay in Casa Bonita Bariloche, Argentina. Courtesy of Trailhead Development.
Catalyzing Connection, One Conversation at a Time
53:20 Salons begin with a simple act of generosity: opening a space and inviting people in.
Hosted by Catalyst Circle donors, each salon brings together a PechaKucha Night Santa Fe alum and a small circle of guests for an evening of conversation, curiosity, and connection.
As a host, you can invite a favorite presenter back into the community, help shape a meaningful dialogue, and create opportunities for new relationships and ideas to emerge.
Creative Santa Fe coordinates presenter outreach, reservations, promotion, and event support. You provide the gathering space and the spirit of hospitality.
Through the generosity of our Catalyst Circle, presentations becomes conversations, conversations becomes connections. Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive and vibrant community.