The UAM Contemporary Gallery becomes a nail salon for one evening as artists Jennifer Ling Datchuk and Marlene Tafoya speak on the intersections of their artwork, manicures, and invisible cost of labor. In this salon-inspired setting, both Datchuk and Tafoya will receive manicures from a local manicurist while engaging in conversation. Before and after the artist talk, audiences are invited to explore the exhibition Jennifer Ling Datchuk: RIPENING and participate in Tafoya's “Salon Style”, a pop-up installation featuring manicure stations. At these stations, the audience is encouraged to sit down and do their own manicures using nail polish and supplies provided by the UAM. This program is organized in conjunction with Jennifer Ling Datchuk: RIPENING, on display in the UAM from September 19, 2025 - March 7, 2026.