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SUMMARY:Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction
DESCRIPTION:Commit to Memory: The Precipice of ExtinctionBy Cheryl GrossOn view: June 5-July 3Opening: Fri\, June 5 | 5-7pm\nExhibition statement:Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction is a multi-platform\, social commentary addressing the shifting and eventual disappearance of our culture using animals as metaphors with overall goal being socially relevant as well as visually compelling. \nUsing animals on the endangered species list I have created a multi-media graphic audiovisual representation of society teetering on the verge of collapse. Artistic depictions of animal species as victims illustrate the decline of the American democratic system. Use of the word “extinction” throughout the narrative is the blueprint of this project. \nThe Elephant alludes to the destruction of family and community. Scientists have long used footage of elephant rescues to measure humanities ability to feel empathy. This aspect of the project questions the impulse to kill animals that make us feel “love.” \nThe Penguin explores the disappearance of societal structures. With the destruction of the artic certain penguins are left with nowhere to go except man-made exploitive habitats such as Sea World. What is life when our last option resembles a prison? \nThe Frog alludes to complete extinction caused by disease through globalization. The African Bullfrog was brought to the Americas for one purpose—to be living pregnancy tests for humans. These creatures\, used to predict life\, eventually became the destruction of an entire species of frogs as they carried a fungus eradicating the indigenous golden frog. This is reminiscent of indigenous peoples succumbing to European diseases. \nThe Tiger explores the emotional impact due to the fact of how home and territory is rapidly being diminished by development. By obliterating our environment\, we are left to somehow adjust to new social order and redefine the norm. The contributing factors such as war\, globalization\, gentrification and handouts\, continue to pave the way but it is not without consequence. \nA quote by Nicelle Davis explains my statement rather clearly: \nDeath is a charmer; nothing makes us feel more alive than brushing shoulders with him at a bar\, in our cars\, or at 5\,000 feet in the air. Every time we risk and survive there is a thrill. We feel like we won more life because we are not the ones dying. \nThere is something sexy about Death\, how when poachers take a machete to the face of an elephant\, how sex is always better once it’s gone\, or when whalers take a grenade harpoon to a whale—even more so when an entire species is gone\, how life looks for life even inside a zoo. \nBut Death is a trickster. We can never win at his game. We might be living\, but our humanity is dying. Soon\, there will be nothing of our lives worth living for. \nAbout the artist:Brooklyn native Cheryl Gross is an illustrator\, painter\, writer and motion graphic artist living and working in the New York/ Jersey City area. She is a professor at Pratt Institute. \nCheryl’s work has appeared in numerous films\, TV shows\, publications\, and graces the walls of many corporate and museum collections including: Zebra Poetry Film Festival\, Berlin\, New York Times\, Riverside Museum\, Riverside\, Ca.\, The Museum of The City of New York\, Mississippi Museum of Art\, Laforet Harajuku Museum\, Tokyo\, Japan\, Artist-In-Residency\, Kunstlerhaus\, Saarbruken\, Germany. Finalist Elizabeth Hulings Foundation\, 2014\, Artist-In-Residency Program\, Dilsberg\, Germany\, 2015\, four-time recipient Eileen Kaminsky Family Foundation Residency\, Jersey City\, 2018-2020\, Art fair 14c 2021-2023. 2023- Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction\, Louis K. Redding Gallery\, Wilmington Delaware\, Curated by The Bridge Gallery\, 2023\, The Z Factor: The Hybrid Realms of Cheryl Gross\, MANA Contemporary\, Jersey City\, NJ\, Curated by Kristin DeAngelis\, Design: Kele McComsey\, 2025\, The Ethereal Realms of Mythology: Past & Present\, Art House Productions Gallery\, Jersey City\, NJ\, Curated & Design: Andrea Mckenna \nWebsiteInstagramFacebook
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/commit-to-memory-the-precipice-of-extinction/
LOCATION:Lower Level Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Life in Harmony: Mandalas by Anamika
DESCRIPTION:Life in Harmony: Mandalas by Anamika\nOn view: June 5-July 3\nOpening: Friday\, June 5 | 5-7pm\nExhibition statement:\nMandala artwork symbolizes harmony\, balance\, and the interconnectedness of life. Intricate patterns radiate from the center\, representing unity and cosmic order. With its vibrant colors and sacred geometry\, the mandala invites viewers into a meditative space\, offering a visual journey toward inner peace\, spiritual awakening\, and universal energy. \nAbout the artist:\nAnamika Sinha is a self-taught artist whose creative journey began in childhood. Growing up\, she was naturally drawn to art\, exploring drawing and expression at an early age. Although she did not have access to formal training due to location constraints\, her father played an important role in nurturing her interest and guiding her first steps in art. \nAs life progressed\, academic priorities took over and art slowly faded into the background. For nearly two decades\, she was completely away from creative practice\, focusing instead on studies\, career responsibilities\, marriage\, and raising a family. Amid the busy and demanding years of raising three boys\, she felt the need to reconnect with something personal and fulfilling. \nIn 2022\, she returned to art\, picking up from where she had left off many years ago. Since then\, there has been no looking back. Her artistic journey has become a space of rediscovery\, growth\, and healing. With every artwork\, she continues to learn\, improve\, and evolve her style. \nShe is especially drawn to detailed work\, whether it is human portraits\, animal studies\, or intricate mandala art. Mandalas\, in particular\, feel meditative and grounding for her\, while portraits allow her to capture emotion and expression. Her work reflects patience\, depth\, and a strong emotional connection to her subjects\, marking a powerful return to her lifelong passion. \nArtist statement:\nI started my artistic journey in 2022\, and since then I have been learning and exploring different styles of art. I am still growing as an artist and discovering my own voice through practice and observation. \nI enjoy creating detailed artwork\, as I love focusing on small elements that bring life to a piece. Mandala art is very special to me because it feels meditative and calming. When I create mandalas\, I feel peaceful and fully present in the moment. \nAlong with mandalas\, I also enjoy making portraits of people and animals. Through portraits\, I try to capture emotions\, expressions\, and the quiet stories behind each subject. \nMy work is a journey of learning\, patience\, and exploration\, where I express both detail and emotion in different ways. \nInstagram
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/lifes-harmony-femininity-divinity-and-mandalas/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Craft Corner
DESCRIPTION:Use this open studio space to tackle a creative project! \nHave a stack of art supplies collecting dust? Looking to make your existing artistic process more social? \nIf you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks\, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This is an open space to use freely – bring your watercolor set\, coloring book\, sewing machine\, polymer clay – and get to work! If you’re between projects\, you’re welcome to bring a book\, a puzzle to work on with the group\, or anything that will spark your creativity. \nAges 18+. This is a non-instructional gathering and attendees are responsible for bringing their own projects to work on. Please be mindful and avoid turpentine or other odorous materials. BYOB + snacks welcome! \n\nFree Registration
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/craft-corner-jun26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Watercolors
DESCRIPTION:The Arts Council of Princeton partners with the Princeton University Art Museum to provide free virtual art-making classes. Weekly classes are taught by ACP artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom. Techniques emphasize drawing with pen\, pastel\, paint or pencil on paper. Each week’s lesson features works from the Museum’s collections. \nTo watch recordings of previous lessons\, click here. \n\n\nDrawing from the Collections | Watercolors : For this week’s theme of creative composition\, we’ll take a close look at Jane Irish’s site-specific installation for the new Museum\, Cosmos Beyond Atrocity (2024). \nRegister for this free Zoom event here. \nFind the suggested materials for this art-making class here.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/free-virtual-art-making-with-princeton-university-watercolors-session4/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
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