BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arts Council of Princeton - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20300310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20301103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20310309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20311102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002093-1892401200-1892408400@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/2029-12-19/ 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:20291222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291222T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002260-1892660400-1892671200@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/2029-12-22/ 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:20291226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002094-1893006000-1893013200@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/2029-12-26/ 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:20300102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002095-1893610800-1893618000@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/2030-01-02/ 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:20300109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002097-1894215600-1894222800@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/2030-01-09/ 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:20300116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002105-1894820400-1894827600@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/2030-01-16/ 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:20300123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002109-1895425200-1895432400@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/2030-01-23/ 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:20300126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300126T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002261-1895684400-1895695200@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/2030-01-26/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002114-1896030000-1896037200@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/2030-01-30/ 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:20300206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002128-1896634800-1896642000@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/2030-02-06/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002132-1897239600-1897246800@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/2030-02-13/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002133-1897844400-1897851600@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/2030-02-20/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300223T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002262-1898103600-1898114400@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/2030-02-23/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002143-1898449200-1898456400@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/2030-02-27/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002145-1899054000-1899061200@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/2030-03-06/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002149-1899658800-1899666000@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/2030-03-13/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002153-1900263600-1900270800@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/2030-03-20/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300323T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002263-1900522800-1900533600@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/2030-03-23/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002158-1900868400-1900875600@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/2030-03-27/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002162-1901473200-1901480400@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/2030-04-03/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002172-1902078000-1902085200@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/2030-04-10/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002175-1902682800-1902690000@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/2030-04-17/ 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:20300424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002182-1903287600-1903294800@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/2030-04-24/ 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:20300427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300427T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002264-1903546800-1903557600@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/2030-04-27/ 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:20300501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002185-1903892400-1903899600@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/2030-05-01/ 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:20300508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002187-1904497200-1904504400@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/2030-05-08/ 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:20300515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002193-1905102000-1905109200@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/2030-05-15/ 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:20300522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002194-1905706800-1905714000@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/2030-05-22/ 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:20300525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300525T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002265-1905966000-1905976800@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/2030-05-25/ 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:20300529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T085704 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10002270-1906311600-1906318800@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/2030-05-29/ 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 END:VCALENDAR