The Temptations Salon and Zine was born out of a simple but powerful desire: to create a space where the urge to make art—what we call the human temptation for artistic creation—is not only welcomed, but celebrated. We do this through community-building salons, accessible writing workshops, and the publication of our independent literary magazine.

Founded in late 2024, this project began as a dream of our editor-in-chief, Peyton, who long envisioned a vibrant creative hub where artists could gather, collaborate, and share their voices. The first salons and workshops began in living rooms and borrowed spaces, sparking raw, honest conversations and inspiring new work. When Peyton unexpectedly relocated to Phoenix at the beginning of 2025, The Temptations Salon grew—this time into print. The literary magazine was launched to give a platform to the voices coming out of our growing creative community.
 
Who We Serve
Our salons are currently based in Phoenix and New York, with plans to expand to Portland in the near future. We’ve chosen these cities due to their thriving literary/arts scenes and the desire to further cultivate artistic temperaments in potential writers, painters, and poets. 

Now we’re about to release our second zine, bringing up many costs and fees. 

Your support will directly fund:

• Room fees for the Zine 2 release party

• Printing costs for our upcoming magazine issue

• Fair compensation for the artists, editors, and facilitators who contribute keep this dream alive

Every contribution helps us say “yes” to more art, more voices, and more radical, creative community. Thank you for believing in the temptation to create