Craft Corner
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Use this open studio space to tackle a creative project!
Have a stack of art supplies collecting dust? Looking to make your existing artistic process more social?
If you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This is an open space to use freely – bring your watercolor set, coloring book, sewing machine, polymer clay – and get to work! If you’re between projects, you’re welcome to bring a book, a puzzle to work on with the group, or anything that will spark your creativity.
Ages 18+. This is a non-instructional gathering and attendees are responsible for bringing their own projects to work on. Please be mindful and avoid turpentine or other odorous materials. BYOB + snacks welcome!

Free Registration

Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
2026-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 and 3 more dates | Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM), a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Together, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams!

Open to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation, Concept Art, Comics, Game Design, Picture Books, etc.)
Group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!
Bringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper, pencils, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets, sketchbooks, etc.)

Who we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro, Suyang Gong, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest, Anime NYC, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals, so we hope more people can benefit from this club!
Christina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation, gal-dem zine, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines, collaborating with writers, illustrators, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media, often using materials like graphite, ink, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer, editor, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly, Women Write About Comics, and Polygon, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald.

Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Watercolors
2026-06-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
The Arts Council of Princeton partners with the Princeton University Art Museum to provide free virtual art-making classes. Weekly classes are taught by ACP artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom. Techniques emphasize drawing with pen, pastel, paint or pencil on paper. Each week’s lesson features works from the Museum’s collections.
To watch recordings of previous lessons, click here.

Drawing from the Collections | Watercolors : For this week’s theme of creative composition, we’ll take a close look at Jane Irish’s site-specific installation for the new Museum, Cosmos Beyond Atrocity (2024).
Register for this free Zoom event here.
Find the suggested materials for this art-making class here.

Square After Sunset on Palmer Square
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Palmer Square Green, 10 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
We are excited to join Palmer Square for Square After Sunset: a Thursday evening series bringing live art, music, shopping, and community experiences to downtown Princeton throughout the month of June.
Held every Thursday from 6-8pm, Square After Sunset invites visitors to enjoy warm-weather evenings filled with live entertainment, extended shopping hours, lawn games, and interactive artistic programming throughout Palmer Square.
As part of the series, we will be on the green with live artists and hands-on creative activities on June 4, 11, and 25.
Learn more here.

Seeing with Artists Eyes: Princeton Culture Safari
2026-06-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown, Princeton, NJ
Join us for this very special fundraising event. Proceeds help support the Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence program as well as our many outreach initiatives.
Seeing with artist’s eyes makes the familiar both fun and inspiring on this multi-sensorial exploration of Princeton’s Nassau Street and Palmer Square.
A Culture Safari is an eye-opening experience that consists of exploring the street scene, edgier shops, alternative stores, and cafes (where we will be tasting some hidden gem menu items!), while incorporating our tracking skills of slowing, looking down, and expanding perceptions to generate new insights and creative thinking.
“Information grows much faster in ‘hot spots’ where the thought of one person builds on that of many others. So, where is the right place to be? Choosing the wrong environment will probably hinder the unfolding of creativity, however, occasionally a single experience of awe provides the fuel for a lifetime of creative work.” – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from his book “Creativity: the psychology of discovery and invention”
Your Guide, Mikel Cirkus : As a modern anthropologist and self-proclaimed itinerant semiotician, Mikel wades through the noise of society to find the signals that could dictate the next big consumer trend of tomorrow. Incorporating over thirty-years of global insights, wisdom, and experience with a truly creative lens, Mikel uses strategic foresight to identify simultaneous developments on the fringe and recognizes patterns as they materialize into trends. As a designer, photographer, illustrator and writer, Mikel brings a unique perspective on the rapidly changing world of trends, content creation, and execution. He is currently the Global Senior Director, Foresight & Design, at dsm-firmenich. www.mikelcirkus.com

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Café Improv
2026-06-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
For the past 30 years, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.
Serving as a vibrant musical oasis for the Princeton community, Café Improv is a gathering place to share artistic ideas and provide inspiration to others. Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music, poetry, comedy, and more! Café Improv is easily accessible to the public through affordable admission rates of $1 for ACP Members and $2 General Admission.
Click here to learn more and/or register to play!

Princeton Yoga Fest 2026
2026-06-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Princeton Yoga Fest brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the unifying power of yoga.
Our third-annual event offers a powerful lineup of classes, vendors, and the much-anticipated return of the Silent Disco Flow. This celebration of movement, mindfulness, and community is held in partnership with lululemon.
The morning session is held on Hinds Plaza, a public square located outside the Princeton Public Library. The later classes, as well as the Mindfulness Market, are held at the Arts Council of Princeton at 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.
10am-11am: Community Yoga on Hinds Plaza (free) led by instructors Jen Stewart of Yoga Mechanics, Montclair, and Anne Bambino of Empower Yoga, Ewing. This family-friendly practice will be offered outdoors on Hinds Plaza, located next to the Princeton Public Library.
11am-4pm: Explore our Mindfulness Market, a one-stop shop for vendors working in self-care, beauty, wellness, accessories, and food and beverage. This market is free to attend and open to the public.
3-4pm: Bring the gang for Family Yoga ($10). This gentle, beginner-friendly class is great for all ages and abilities with inclusion for individuals with special needs and/or physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.
Preceding the rest of the yoga schedule are two add-on workshop opportunities available to Yoga Fest attendees:

Mosaic Workshop: Enjoy a hands-on experience creating intricate Turkish mosaic patterns with vibrant colors, inspired by international artistry. $35 per participant; online registration required.
Body Butter Workshop with Kaya Selfcare: Learn how to make your new “everything” product – one rich, luxurious butter that works for your whole body. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll walk through every step of crafting a multi-use body butter using safe, effective, skin-loving ingredients. You’ll learn what goes in, why it works, and how to make it yourself at home. Leave with your own jar and the knowledge to keep making it. $25 per participant; online registration required.

4:30-6pm: The grand finale — at the Silent Disco Flow ($65), music transmitted through wireless headphones allows for a unique and personalized experience. Attendees of this class will receive an Everywhere Belt Bag from lululemon, valued at $38. The first fifty registrants will receive an Essential Face Oil, valued at $128. End the day with our Closing Meditation, featuring live Ney instrumentals.

all tickets + registration

This year’s Princeton Yoga Fest is made possible through the generous support of lululemon, Empower Yoga, Schrader Plastic Surgery, Quinta Esencia, and Princeton Events Company.
Proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton, a 501c3 nonprofit. ACP has been serving the Princeton region for almost 60 years, founded on the belief that the arts are essential to a healthy and happy society. Thank you for recognizing our ability to uplift spirits, embrace joy, and create real change, right here at home.

Mindfulness Market
2026-06-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Arts Council Parking Lot, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
The Princeton Yoga Fest Mindfulness Market is a one-stop shop for self-care, beauty, wellness, healthy food + drinks, original art, and more!
31workcreation888wrappedBeyond the WildflowersChiqui Wood WorkingEarth Kandy Nail PolishEast Coast AlchemyGood Company HomeHenna Art by Mafe MorenoJean CeramicsMISOMARUMade by Maya
Maneï Body & SoapsMilkweed StudiosMontclair Candle CoNOÉ NO OMISESacred Moon DesignShino NYCSofia Victoria Jewelry DesignsSudsverseSue Keown StudiosThe Salt & Savor ApothecaryThe Twisted Hoop

Ceramic Scavenger Hunt!
2026-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | NJ
The CERAMIC SCAVENGER HUNT is back. This fan-favorite event is the most adventurous way to add to your collection of mugs, bowls, vases, and small sculptures, with more hidden pottery than ever before. Like, a lot more. Starting at 1pm, our team will hide handmade ceramic pieces around downtown Princeton — consider the area between Moore and Chamber Streets fair game. Find one and it’s yours to keep. How to participate:

Follow us on Instagram at @artscouncilofprinceton.
On Sunday, July 12 from 1-3pm, stay tuned to our Stories. This is where we’ll post clues at to where we’re hiding each piece.
We’ll hide a few at a time, post the clues, then give you time to hunt. Every 10 minutes or so, we’ll post a new batch of clues leading to new ceramics for you to track down.
If you find a piece, not only do you get to keep it, but you can also enter to win the grand prize: a gift card to Small World Coffee and an ACP t-shirt of your choosing. To enter, post a photo of your found piece to your Story and tag us. Just keep in mind, your profile needs to be public for the day for us to see your tag.
Be a good neighbor and keep it kind and fair. If you’ve found a piece or two, consider hanging up your magnifying glass and let others in on the bounty.

The Ceramic Scavenger Hunt is free, family-friendly, and open to all.Questions? Shoot us an email.

Pop-Up Choir Princeton
2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
The choir you didn’t know you needed.

Pop-Up Choir Princeton is an all-ages community singing experience where families, neighbors, and music-lovers come together to sing pop songs in harmony — no auditions, no pressure, just joy.

Kids and parents sing side-by-side
Adults who “used to sing” feel safe to try again
First-time singers get to experience the magic of choir

Sing shortened versions of well-loved pop songs arranged with easy-to-follow harmonies.
Rather than being divided by age or gender, singers choose the range that feels best for their voice: Low, Middle, or High.
Families sit together and work as a team — either choosing to all sing the same part or challenge each other to sing in harmony.
There will also be moments where singers can volunteer to sing a short line of the melody on their own. If you feel inspired, just raise your hand when prompted and you can try the melody while the choir supports you.

A screen-free singing experience:

Pop-Up Choir Princeton is intentionally phone-free and screen-free. Instead of staring at iPads or projectors, everyone receives a simple lyric sheet and learns the music together by ear and by voice — the way humans have always sung. This keeps the focus on listening, connection, and the shared energy of singing in the same room.

FREE RSVP

Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Share your story, your poetry, or your prose, based on the monthly theme!
Story & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton.
Join us as a performer:

Prepare a story, poem, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length and (at least loosely) related to the theme. This month’s theme is “Turn Up the Heat“
Arrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.

Join our audience:

Take the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.
Optional: participate from your seat with a Micro Story. Read the printed prompt based on the evening’s theme and respond with a super concise story (just a line or two!) that answers the question. Brass Rabbit will read your story at the mic, as time allows.
Find a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.

Questions? Shoot us an email.

About our host:
Brass Rabbit is an artist, contemporary curator, and arts administrator based in Trenton, New Jersey. Rabbit has been creating and hosting poetry, spoken word, and storytelling events in the tri-state area for over a decade. As a performer, the art of storytelling holds a very special place in her heart, but listening to and supporting others is where she feels most at home.
Hosting the Story & Verse Open Mic at the Arts Council of Princeton could be called a dream job, but for Rabbit, the position completely lacks any “work-like” qualities and is more of an outstanding experience she looks forward to each month. Previously, Rabbit has hosted the Levitt Amp Music Series, Voice to Ear Festival, Word on Front Poetry Festival, independent poetry and storytelling open mics, and even curated an art exhibition celebrating the art of poetry.

ACP BYOB: Wheel Ceramics
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Beginner-friendly intro to wheel ceramics!
Shake off the stress of your work week and give pottery a whirl! You bring your favorite brew, wine, or bubbly, and we take care of the rest.
Sela Stazzone, ACP artist-instructor and owner of Jean Ceramics, will introduce you to the basics of throwing a bowl on the potter’s wheel. You’ll throw, choose your glaze, and pick up your two completed pieces in a week or two.
Instruction, materials, and tools are provided. Bring some friends or come on your own to meet fellow art-lovers during this creative night on the town.
Don’t feel like drinking wine? That’s ok! Bring whatever bevvies that you’d like.

SAVE YOUR SPOT

yART Sale
2026-08-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Arts Council Parking Lot, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Shop our yART sale for creative bargains and unique finds, all handcrafted by local artisans.
This flea-market style event will be held outdoors in the ACP parking lot and around our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in Downtown Princeton, NJ. Working in ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, painting, and more, 30+ vendors will sell seconds, misprints, discontinued designs, and one-of-a-kind items at studio clean-out prices! Vendor Information:
Please read before applying, as you will note a few differences from our other Market applications.

The event will take place on Saturday, August 1 from 9am-1pm. There is no rain date – in the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
This sale is intended as an opportunity to clean out your studio and sell seconds, items with small flaws, etc. Items must be discounted from your regular pricing.
The event will be held “flea market-style”: vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables that may not exceed a 10×10′ space. Tents are not permitted at the yART sale, but umbrellas are welcome.

The event will take place outdoors surrounding the Arts Council’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, located at 102 Witherspoon St. Vendors will be assigned space in the parking lot, on the terrace, and in nearby spaces around our building.
Deadline to apply: Thursday, June 18 | 11:59pm

Non-refundable fees:

Application fee: $10
Table fee: $35

vendor application

Joint Effort Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets
2026-08-05 | Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
SAVE THE DATE

Join us in partnership with the Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets for a special evening of recognition, remembrance, and celebration.
Details to be announced.

Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Share your story, your poetry, or your prose, based on the monthly theme!
Story & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton.
Join us as a performer:

Prepare a story, poem, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length and (at least loosely) related to the theme. This month’s theme is “Flying Colors“
Arrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.

Join our audience:

Take the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.
Optional: participate from your seat with a Micro Story. Read the printed prompt based on the evening’s theme and respond with a super concise story (just a line or two!) that answers the question. Brass Rabbit will read your story at the mic, as time allows.
Find a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.

Questions? Shoot us an email.

About our host:
Brass Rabbit is an artist, contemporary curator, and arts administrator based in Trenton, New Jersey. Rabbit has been creating and hosting poetry, spoken word, and storytelling events in the tri-state area for over a decade. As a performer, the art of storytelling holds a very special place in her heart, but listening to and supporting others is where she feels most at home.
Hosting the Story & Verse Open Mic at the Arts Council of Princeton could be called a dream job, but for Rabbit, the position completely lacks any “work-like” qualities and is more of an outstanding experience she looks forward to each month. Previously, Rabbit has hosted the Levitt Amp Music Series, Voice to Ear Festival, Word on Front Poetry Festival, independent poetry and storytelling open mics, and even curated an art exhibition celebrating the art of poetry.
