BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arts Council of Princeton - ECPv6.15.18//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:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001335-1831316400-1831323600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-01-12/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001336-1831921200-1831928400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-01-19/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002237-1832180400-1832191200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2028-01-22/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001337-1832526000-1832533200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-01-26/ 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:20280202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001338-1833130800-1833138000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-02-02/ 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:20280209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001339-1833735600-1833742800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-02-09/ 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:20280216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001340-1834340400-1834347600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-02-16/ 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:20280223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280223T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001341-1834945200-1834952400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-02-23/ 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:20280226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002238-1835204400-1835215200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2028-02-26/ 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:20280301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280301T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001342-1835550000-1835557200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-03-01/ 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:20280308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001343-1836154800-1836162000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-03-08/ 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:20280315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001344-1836759600-1836766800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-03-15/ 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:20280322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001345-1837364400-1837371600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-03-22/ 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:20280325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280325T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002239-1837623600-1837634400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2028-03-25/ 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:20280329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001346-1837969200-1837976400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-03-29/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280405T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001347-1838574000-1838581200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-04-05/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280412T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001348-1839178800-1839186000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-04-12/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280419T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001349-1839783600-1839790800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-04-19/ 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:20280422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280422T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002240-1840042800-1840053600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2028-04-22/ 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:20280426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001350-1840388400-1840395600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-04-26/ 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:20280503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001351-1840993200-1841000400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-05-03/ 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:20280510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280510T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001352-1841598000-1841605200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-05-10/ 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:20280517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280517T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001353-1842202800-1842210000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-05-17/ 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:20280524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001354-1842807600-1842814800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-05-24/ 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:20280527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280527T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002241-1843066800-1843077600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2028-05-27/ 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:20280531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001355-1843412400-1843419600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-05-31/ 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:20280607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001356-1844017200-1844024400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-06-07/ 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:20280614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001357-1844622000-1844629200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-06-14/ 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:20280621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z UID:10001358-1845226800-1845234000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2028-06-21/ 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:20280624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280624T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T002038 CREATED:20250528T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z UID:10002242-1845486000-1845496800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together\, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism\, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices\, mediums\, artistic skills\, and projects in varying stages of completion. It is our core belief that every artist has something to offer\, regardless of experience level or background. How it works: Crits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.Participants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.Each session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.Each artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.The Arts Council will provide easels for the display of your work. Pedestals may be made available — kindly let us know in the registration form if you’re displaying 3D work.A $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.Princeton Crit policies: Artists must be at least 18 years of age.When critiquing\, be mindful of listening without interrupting. When offering constructive feedback\, refrain from using harsh\, rude\, or disrespectful language. Be aware of the 10-minute time limit and allow others to speak if you have already provided feedback.When presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.Silence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.The Arts Council of Princeton reserves the right to use images of participants and/or their work for promotional purposes on its website\, Instagram\, Facebook and email.Crit facilitator:Carey Gates is a talented educator and artist with over twenty years of experience teaching art and art history. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania\, earning a BFA\, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, earning an MFA. He is a practicing artist who has participated in numerous regional and national exhibitions. He has taught art\, art criticism and art history for over twenty. He revels in the shared experience of dialogue and discussion with other artists\, seeing this as both an opportunity for collaborative meaning-making and growth.  \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2028-06-24/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR