BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arts Council of Princeton - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Arts Council of Princeton X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Arts Council of Princeton REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095540 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002237-1832180400-1832191200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2028-01-22/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001336-1831921200-1831928400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-01-19/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001335-1831316400-1831323600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-01-12/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001334-1830711600-1830718800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-01-05/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271229T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001333-1830106800-1830114000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-12-29/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271225T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002236-1829761200-1829772000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2027-12-25/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001332-1829502000-1829509200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-12-22/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001331-1828897200-1828904400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-12-15/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001330-1828292400-1828299600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-12-08/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001329-1827687600-1827694800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-12-01/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271127T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002235-1827342000-1827352800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2027-11-27/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001328-1827082800-1827090000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-11-24/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001327-1826478000-1826485200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-11-17/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001326-1825873200-1825880400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-11-10/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001325-1825268400-1825275600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-11-03/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001324-1824663600-1824670800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-10-27/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271023T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002234-1824318000-1824328800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2027-10-23/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001323-1824058800-1824066000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-10-20/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271013T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001322-1823454000-1823461200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-10-13/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001321-1822849200-1822856400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-10-06/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270929T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001320-1822244400-1822251600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-09-29/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270925T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002233-1821898800-1821909600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2027-09-25/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270922T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001319-1821639600-1821646800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-09-22/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001318-1821034800-1821042000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-09-15/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001317-1820430000-1820437200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-09-08/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001316-1819825200-1819832400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-09-01/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270828T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002232-1819479600-1819490400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2027-08-28/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270825T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270825T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001315-1819220400-1819227600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-08-25/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001314-1818615600-1818622800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-08-18/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T095541 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001313-1818010800-1818018000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:A21’s Screening Society:Realms of the RealAbout the film:The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future: \n \n \n \n Ragnar KjartanssonBorn 1976; Reykjavík\, IcelandThrough performance\, music\, video\, drawing\, painting\, and sculpture\, Kjartansson explores humanity’s fundamental concerns\, from myth-making and national identity to love and beauty. Engaging with the history of music\, television\, and performance\, the artist employs simple yet effective strategies\, such as repetition and extended duration\, (to transform everyday experiences into profound works of art that resonate with the human condition. \n \n Tomás SaracenoBorn 1973; Tucumán\, ArgentinaSaraceno proposes more just and eco-social ways of experiencing and inhabiting our environment through interactive artworks that bridge architecture\, engineering\, and sculpture. Uniquely inspired by the structures and behaviors of the more-than-human world\, the artist often embraces a collaborative ethos working with specialists across varied fields. In particular\, Saraceno studies and replicates the behaviors of spiders to gain a deeper understanding of our collective existence and to imagine new ways of coexisting. \n \n Candice LinBorn 1979; Concord\, MassachusettsIn her research-based practice\, Lin works with a wide variety of materials driven by a deep interest in their histories and offers alternative understandings of society and ourselves. Equally engaging historical fact and speculation\, the artist gives voice to overlooked perspectives\, creating visceral and sensorial experiences through sculptures\, videos\, texts\, paintings\, and installations. \n \n Njideka Akunyili CrosbyBorn 1983; Enugu\, NigeriaAkunyili Crosby uses painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and collage to reflect the complex construction of her own identity and those around her. Layering paintings with material from her ever-growing personal archive of Nigerian magazines\, album covers\, traditional Igbo patterns\, (and her own photographs\, the artist creates a visual language that celebrates the evolving cultural\, social\, and individual dynamics of diaspora. \n \n \n \n About Art21’s Screening Society:Art21’s Screening Society is a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together. By providing free access to documentary films about contemporary artists\, Screening Society promotes conversation\, inspires creative thinking\, and broadens engagement with contemporary art. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated (content about contemporary arta preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the (artists of our time. A nonprofit organization\, Art21’s mission is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films\, resources\, and public programs. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. Conversation to follow screening. Free and all are welcome. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2027-08-11/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR