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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260505T195631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T200112Z UID:10002563-1780617600-1783123199@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction 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/commit-to-memory-the-precipice-of-extinction/ LOCATION:Lower Level Gallery CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cherylgross_header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260505T202051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T171321Z UID:10002566-1780617600-1783123199@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Life's Harmony: Femininity\, Divinity\, and Mandalas 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/lifes-harmony-femininity-divinity-and-mandalas/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AnamikaSinha_header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001253-1781722800-1781730000@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/2026-06-17/ 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:20260617T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260507T182351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T182430Z UID:10002570-1781726400-1781730000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Watercolors 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/free-virtual-art-making-with-princeton-university-watercolors-session3/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Free or Low Cost,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/default-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001254-1782327600-1782334800@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/2026-06-24/ 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:20260624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260507T182605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T182605Z UID:10002571-1782331200-1782334800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Watercolors 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/free-virtual-art-making-with-princeton-university-watercolors-session4/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Free or Low Cost,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/default-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260501T145628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T204516Z UID:10002558-1782554400-1782565200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:SEEING WITH ARTISTS EYES: PRINCETON CULTURE SAFARI 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/seeing-with-artists-eyes-princeton-culture-safari/ LOCATION:Downtown\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002218-1782586800-1782597600@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/2026-06-27/ 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:20260628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T180000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260403T003903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T151453Z UID:10002544-1782640800-1782669600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton Yoga Fest 2026 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/princeton-yoga-fest-2026/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Princeton-Yoga-Fest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001255-1782932400-1782939600@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/2026-07-01/ 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:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001256-1783537200-1783544400@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/2026-07-08/ 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:20260712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260427T165952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T171154Z UID:10002555-1783861200-1783868400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Ceramic Scavenger Hunt! 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/ceramic-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ceramic-Hunt.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001257-1784142000-1784149200@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/2026-07-15/ 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:20260722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001258-1784746800-1784754000@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/2026-07-22/ 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:20260725T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T220000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002219-1785006000-1785016800@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/2026-07-25/ 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:20260729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001259-1785351600-1785358800@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/2026-07-29/ 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:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260306T162617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T165256Z UID:10002529-1785574800-1785589200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:yART Sale 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/yart-sale-26/ LOCATION:Arts Council Parking Lot\, 102 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yart_sale.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260129T154407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T154757Z UID:10002501-1785888000-1785974399@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Joint Effort Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets 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/joint-effort-witherspoon-jackson-community-princeton-safe-streets/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/safe_streets.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001260-1785956400-1785963600@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/2026-08-05/ 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:20260812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001261-1786561200-1786568400@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/2026-08-12/ 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:20260819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001262-1787166000-1787173200@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/2026-08-19/ 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:20260822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T220000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002220-1787425200-1787436000@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/2026-08-22/ 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:20260826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001263-1787770800-1787778000@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/2026-08-26/ 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:20260902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001264-1788375600-1788382800@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/2026-09-02/ 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:20260909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001265-1788980400-1788987600@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/2026-09-09/ 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:20260916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001266-1789585200-1789592400@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/2026-09-16/ 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:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260501T145002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T145513Z UID:10002557-1789812000-1789822800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton Museum Tour + Lunch with James Steward 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/princeton-museum-tour-lunch-with-james-steward/ LOCATION:Princeton University Art Museum\, 45 Elm Dr\, Princeton\, 08544\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Performances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20260127T174459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T174656Z UID:10002499-1789826400-1789837200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Annual Pop-Up Beer + Wine Garden 2026 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/annual-pop-up-beer-wine-garden-2026/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/beer-garden-header-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001267-1790190000-1790197200@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/2026-09-23/ 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:20260926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000 DTSTAMP:20260510T111303 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002221-1790449200-1790460000@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/2026-09-26/ 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 END:VCALENDAR