FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 | 7-10pm
@ the Arts Council of Princeton
This spring, our signature fundraising celebration, Art People Party, gets a gritty makeover with a ’90s grunge theme, making for an unforgettable night where art, attitude, and community collide.
The Arts Council of Princeton proudly presents Art People Party 2026: GRUNGE, a raw and joyful evening celebrating the people who make our community feel creative, connected, and alive! Dig out your flannel shirt, dust off your Dr. Martens, and reengage with your attitude at this bold mashup of Tombola art, throwback sounds, righteous bites, angsty drinks, and pulsing community energy!
Plus, our beloved Tombola art experience returns, where each Tombola ticket holder goes home with an original artwork contributed by talented regional artists. Each Tombola ticket holder will choose an original piece by a talented regional artist, after first previewing the available choices and making a quick decision when their number is drawn.
Come for the grunge, stay for the art, and dance the night away with friends old and new.
2026 Honoree
This year, Art People Party will honor Graduate Princeton’s Michael Monarca, who has been instrumental in so much of the ACP’s work, and the broader Princeton community. “From day one, Michael has championed ACP, consistently finding creative ways to support our mission of Building Community through the Arts and raising critical funds for beloved community events like Princeton Porchfest,” shares Adam Welch, ACP Executive Director. “His leadership reflects a deep belief in the power of the arts to bring people together, and we are thrilled to celebrate his impact.”
What is the "Tombola"?
Good question!
The Tombola is...
a fast-paced Italian-style art lottery where all participants are guaranteed to go home with a piece of art! The artwork is donated by generous local artists and is all valued at $350+. After previewing the works, on view at the party and a special preview exhibition preceding the event, participating guests have just a few moments to select their favorite work once their unique number is called.
Last year's festivities:
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVANCED 2026 SPONSORS!
BENEFACTOR
Timothy M. Andrews
MUSE
LYDIA & JOHAN PFEIFFER
PATRICK DE MAYNADIER
DEVOTEE
ROSALIE WOLARSKY
KAREN & TOM WILKINSON
ENTHUSIAST
Leanna & David Jahnke
Alisan & Kevin Kavookjian
Become a sponsor
We hope you will consider becoming a key sponsor for this signature event that fuels the creative vibrancy and cultural equity in our region. Sponsors not only receive fantastic exposure through our ever-growing social channels and e-mails reaching our list of 15,000 subscribers, but also tickets for your employees, clients, or yourself!
Please contact Emma Stephens to learn more and pledge your support.