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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Rays of Hope: Living Museum
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Unfortunately this Sundays event has been cancelled due to weather. Stay safe\, friends! \nThis Living Museum is a vibrant celebration of Black culture\, paying homage to the past\, present\, and future during Black History Month. \nShowcasing an array of exhibits highlighting the remarkable contributions of Black individuals throughout history\, the event promises an immersive and educational experience for all. \nFree and open for all to enjoy.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/rays-of-hope-living-museum/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T164902Z
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFebruary registration below. Upcoming sessions in June to be announced. Stay tuned for dates. \nTo watch recordings of previous lessons\, click here. \n\n  \nDrawing from the Collections | Drapery & Anatomy with Colored Pencils  : This week\, use your colored pencils to capture details in drawings of drapery and anatomy\, inspired by Jacques-Louis David and studio\, The Death of Socrates\, after 1787. \nRegister for this free Zoom event here. \nFind the suggested materials for this art-making class here.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/free-virtual-art-making-with-princeton-university-feb26-3/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Free or Low Cost,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251220T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T212528Z
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SUMMARY:Story & Versary: Celebrating 6 years of Story & Verse at the Arts Council of Princeton!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Story & Versary\, a special event celebrating 6 years of Story & Verse at the Arts Council of Princeton!\n\nDuring this festive open mic\, we will be hosting a No Where to Wear Party\, where you’re invited to show off something that’s been neglected in your closet. Join in on the fun with light refreshments\, potluck\, and a celebration of the community we’ve built together.\n\n\nStory & 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. Share your story\, your poetry\, or your prose\, based on the monthly theme! \nJoin us as a performer: \n\nPrepare 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 “Ta Da!”\nArrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.\n\nJoin our audience: \n\nTake the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater\, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.\nOptional: 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.\nFind a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.\n\nQuestions? Shoot us an email. \n \nAbout our host:  \nBrass 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. \nHosting 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.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-feb26/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen 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.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing 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.)\n\nWho 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! \nChristina 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.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
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SUMMARY:ACP BYOB: Hand-Rolled Beeswax Candles
DESCRIPTION:DIY your own warm glow!\n\n\n\nBrighten the dark days of winter with a warm glow! Join us in our studio to learn to hand roll your own 8-inch beeswax taper candles. Finish with a wax seal and display in your home or gift the set to share the glow. \n\n\n\n\n\nSAVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/acp-byob-hand-rolled-beeswax-candles/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251210T162110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T150703Z
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SUMMARY:ART OF Pairing Beer and Cheese
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon exploring the pairing of beer and cheese at Triumph Brewing Company. This guided tasting features Triumph’s craft beers paired with expertly selected cheeses from Olsson’s Fine Foods\, with both teams collaborating to highlight what makes each pairing work. Guests will also enjoy additional savory bites from Triumph in a relaxed\, conversational setting\, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. To cap off the afternoon\, each participant will take home a crowler of their favorite Triumph beer and a handmade ceramic cup created by ACP Executive Director and ceramic artist Adam Welch. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewery to see where Triumph’s signature beers are made.								\n									tickets
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-pairing-beer-and-cheese/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:ART OF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
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CREATED:20260206T210341Z
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SUMMARY:Live printmaking with Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence Nancy Hackett
DESCRIPTION:This live printmaking event will mark the culmination of Nancy Hackett’s Anne-Reeves Artist Residency. \nHackett will activate the Sands lobby with finished prints on display and live linocut printmaking\, offering visitors an opportunity to witness the printmaking process in real time. Guests are invited to observe as carved blocks are inked and printed by hand\, celebrating both the residency conclusion and the power of process-based art.  \nArtist Statement:Through my printmaking work I explore ecology and the human relationship with the natural world. The complexities of ecosystems and the interconnected\, often symbiotic\, nature of organism relationships intrigues me. I want my prints to tell this story while highlighting the beauty of nature through a lens of human appreciation.I have spent my whole life in New Jersey and have always loved exploring the ecology of this area. I have also worked on various farms and gardens which has cultivated my connection to plants and the importance of taking care of the land.This ongoing body of work explores the ecology of Central Jersey with an understated but important focus on farms and food systems. The reference images for the prints were from farms and gardens (including my own) in New Jersey where I have worked. In support of our local food system a portion of the profits from these sales will be donated to Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ (NOFA).I will also be printing live at the opening to include the viewer in the art process. Printmaking is a time intensive process filled with a lot of care\, similar to farming and gardening.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/live-printmaking-with-anne-reeves-artist-in-residence-nancy-hackett/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost,Opening Receptions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251208T173441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T182046Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening: PRINCETON?UNEXPECTED
DESCRIPTION:PRINCETON?UNEXPECTEDBy Alan ChimacoffOn view: Feb 14 – Mar 14Opening: Sat\, Feb 14 | 3-5pm\nExhibition statement:details unnoticedin town; on campusa classical sculpture; a modern sculpturebuilding fragmentsan eroded wooden boardthe residue of notices on a street kioskreflectionsan unknownSeek\, and ye shall find \nLearn more about the artist.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/gallery-opening-princeton-unexpected/
LOCATION:Lower Level Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost,Opening Receptions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251208T172053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T210137Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening: Decisive Moment
DESCRIPTION:Decisive Moment\nPhotography by artist Evan Wolarsky\nOn view: Feb 14 – Mar 14\nOpening: Sat\, Feb 14 | 3-5pm\nExhibition Statement:\nEvan Wolarsky was a devoted street photographer\, roaming the streets of New York\, the Princeton campus\, and destinations around the world in pursuit of what Henri Cartier-Bresson famously called the “decisive moment”\, that fleeting instant when form\, emotion\, and meaning align. Working primarily in black and white\, Wolarsky captured scenes of everyday life with sensitivity\, patience\, and a keen eye for human presence. \nEvery photograph in this exhibition was printed by Wolarsky himself. From 1976 to 1993\, he maintained an extensive darkroom in his Pennington home\, mastering traditional photographic printing techniques. Later\, he transitioned seamlessly into digital printing\, developing deep expertise in Photoshop and a nuanced understanding of papers\, inks\, and printers. His commitment to craft remained constant across technologies\, with the final print always central to his practice. \nWolarsky’s passion for photography began at the age of nine\, when his father gifted him a Leica camera\, a moment that sparked a lifelong artistic pursuit far beyond hobby. Alongside his creative work\, Wolarsky led a distinguished career in medicine\, earning degrees from Harvard\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and Wharton\, completing surgical training at Columbia-Presbyterian\, serving in the U.S. Navy\, and later becoming the first medical director of Hunterdon Medical Center before retiring in 1999. \nIn addition to being a dedicated physician\, Wolarsky was a gifted pianist\, marathon runner\, and active member of the artistic community. His photographs have been exhibited at Soho Photo Gallery in New York City\, Ellarslie at the Trenton City Museum\, and in national online exhibitions\, and are held in private collections throughout the Princeton area. \nPhotographs in this exhibition are available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting the Arts Council of Princeton. \n 
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/gallery-opening-evan-wolarsky/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Free or Low Cost,Opening Receptions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251208T162908Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening: America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a NationDirectors: Horacio Marquinez and Kirill MyltsevOn view: Feb 14 – Mar 14Opening: Sat\, Feb 14 | 3-5pmFilm Screening + Q&A: Sat\, Feb 14 | 1pm\n \nExhibition statement:\nWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN?Wanting to understand a fractured country with a rancorous election underway during a wave of gun violence\, two immigrant filmmakers\, one from Panama and the other from Russia\, journey across the United States revealing an unfiltered\, unflinching portrait of America. The filmmakers traveled for nine months in a Mini-Cooper listening to people and recording their stories about what it’s like to live in America today. America Unfiltered draws from a series of raw and emotional encounters on topics ranging from politics and gun control to race and immigration. The film presents an unvarnished vision of our shared humanity and engenders hope for our country’s next chapter. \nAbout the filmmakers:\nHoracio Marquínez\, Co-Creator\, Writer-DirectorHoracio has worked on independent films\, commercials\, and major motion pictures that include renowned directors\, producers\, and actors\, including Robin Williams\, Adrian Brody\, Dolly Parton\, Vera Farmiga\, Mila Jovovich\, David Corenswet. Born and raised in Panama\, Horacio made his way to NYC graduating from Columbia University Film School. \nKirill Myltsev\, Co-Creator\, Writer-DirectorKirill is a highly regarded network/studio editor\, originally from Moscow. He has a master’s degree in film directing and holds an MBA from University of Moscow. He has edited over a dozen feature films in his native country of Russia and worked on dozens of international and American commercials and films. He lives in New York City. \nDr. Marc Brackett\, ProducerMarc is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center. He is the lead developer of RULER\, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by 5\,000 schools across the globe. He is also the author of the best-selling book\, Permission To Feel.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/gallery-opening-america-unfiltered-portraits-and-voices-of-a-nation/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost,Opening Receptions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of “America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation”\, followed by a Q&A with directors Horacio Marquinez and Kirill Myltsev.\nAbout the film:\nWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN?\nWanting to understand a fractured country with a rancorous election underway during a wave of gun violence\, two immigrant filmmakers\, one from Panama and the other from Russia\, journey across the United States revealing an unfiltered\, unflinching portrait of America. The filmmakers traveled for nine months in a Mini-Cooper listening to people and recording their stories about what it’s like to live in America today. America Unfiltered draws from a series of raw and emotional encounters on topics ranging from politics and gun control to race and immigration. The film presents an unvarnished vision of our shared humanity and engenders hope for our country’s next chapter. \nAbout the filmmakers:\n\nHoracio Marquínez\, Co-Creator\, Writer-Director\nHoracio has worked on independent films\, commercials\, and major motion pictures that include renowned directors\, producers\, and actors\, including Robin Williams\, Adrian Brody\, Dolly Parton\, Vera Farmiga\, Mila Jovovich\, David Corenswet. Born and raised in Panama\, Horacio made his way to NYC graduating from Columbia University Film School. \nKirill Myltsev\, Co-Creator\, Writer-Director\nKirill is a highly regarded network/studio editor\, originally from Moscow. He has a master’s degree in film directing and holds an MBA from University of Moscow. He has edited over a dozen feature films in his native country of Russia and worked on dozens of international and American commercials and films. He lives in New York City. \nDr. Marc Brackett\, Producer\nMarc is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center. He is the lead developer of RULER\, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by 5\,000 schools across the globe. He is also the author of the best-selling book\, Permission To Feel. \nAttendee’s are invited to an Opening Reception featuring additional work by Horacio and Kirill in our Taplin Gallery from 3-5pm following this event. Learn more. \nLearn more about the film and view the trailer. \n\nFree Registration
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/film-screening-america-unfiltered-portraits-and-voices-of-a-nation/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251208T173010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T182033Z
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SUMMARY:PRINCETON?UNEXPECTED
DESCRIPTION:PRINCETON?UNEXPECTEDBy Alan ChimacoffOn view: Feb 14 – Mar 14Opening: Sat\, Feb 14 | 3-5pm\nExhibition statement:details unnoticedin town; on campusa classical sculpture; a modern sculpturebuilding fragmentsan eroded wooden boardthe residue of notices on a street kioskreflectionsan unknownSeek\, and ye shall find \nLearn more about the artist.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-unexpected/
LOCATION:Lower Level Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T210300Z
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SUMMARY:Decisive Moment
DESCRIPTION:Decisive Moment\nPhotography by artist Evan Wolarsky\nOn view: Feb 14 – Mar 14\nOpening: Sat\, Feb 14 | 3-5pm\nExhibition Statement:\nEvan Wolarsky was a devoted street photographer\, roaming the streets of New York\, the Princeton campus\, and destinations around the world in pursuit of what Henri Cartier-Bresson famously called the “decisive moment”\, that fleeting instant when form\, emotion\, and meaning align. Working primarily in black and white\, Wolarsky captured scenes of everyday life with sensitivity\, patience\, and a keen eye for human presence. \nEvery photograph in this exhibition was printed by Wolarsky himself. From 1976 to 1993\, he maintained an extensive darkroom in his Pennington home\, mastering traditional photographic printing techniques. Later\, he transitioned seamlessly into digital printing\, developing deep expertise in Photoshop and a nuanced understanding of papers\, inks\, and printers. His commitment to craft remained constant across technologies\, with the final print always central to his practice. \nWolarsky’s passion for photography began at the age of nine\, when his father gifted him a Leica camera\, a moment that sparked a lifelong artistic pursuit far beyond hobby. Alongside his creative work\, Wolarsky led a distinguished career in medicine\, earning degrees from Harvard\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and Wharton\, completing surgical training at Columbia-Presbyterian\, serving in the U.S. Navy\, and later becoming the first medical director of Hunterdon Medical Center before retiring in 1999. \nIn addition to being a dedicated physician\, Wolarsky was a gifted pianist\, marathon runner\, and active member of the artistic community. His photographs have been exhibited at Soho Photo Gallery in New York City\, Ellarslie at the Trenton City Museum\, and in national online exhibitions\, and are held in private collections throughout the Princeton area. \nPhotographs in this exhibition are available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting the Arts Council of Princeton. \n 
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/evan-wolarsky/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251208T161603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T201119Z
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SUMMARY:America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a NationDirectors: Horacio Marquinez and Kirill MyltsevOn view: Feb 14 – Mar 14Opening: Sat\, Feb 14 | 3-5pmFilm Screening + Q&A: Sat\, Feb 14 | 1pm\n \nExhibition statement:\nWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN?Wanting to understand a fractured country with a rancorous election underway during a wave of gun violence\, two immigrant filmmakers\, one from Panama and the other from Russia\, journey across the United States revealing an unfiltered\, unflinching portrait of America. The filmmakers traveled for nine months in a Mini-Cooper listening to people and recording their stories about what it’s like to live in America today. America Unfiltered draws from a series of raw and emotional encounters on topics ranging from politics and gun control to race and immigration. The film presents an unvarnished vision of our shared humanity and engenders hope for our country’s next chapter. \nAbout the filmmakers:\nHoracio Marquínez\, Co-Creator\, Writer-DirectorHoracio has worked on independent films\, commercials\, and major motion pictures that include renowned directors\, producers\, and actors\, including Robin Williams\, Adrian Brody\, Dolly Parton\, Vera Farmiga\, Mila Jovovich\, David Corenswet. Born and raised in Panama\, Horacio made his way to NYC graduating from Columbia University Film School. \nKirill Myltsev\, Co-Creator\, Writer-DirectorKirill is a highly regarded network/studio editor\, originally from Moscow. He has a master’s degree in film directing and holds an MBA from University of Moscow. He has edited over a dozen feature films in his native country of Russia and worked on dozens of international and American commercials and films. He lives in New York City. \nDr. Marc Brackett\, ProducerMarc is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center. He is the lead developer of RULER\, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by 5\,000 schools across the globe. He is also the author of the best-selling book\, Permission To Feel.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/america-unfiltered-portraits-and-voices-of-a-nation/
LOCATION:Taplin Gallery – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost,Opening Receptions,Taplin Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20260122T164423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T164423Z
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFebruary registration below. Upcoming sessions in June to be announced. Stay tuned for dates. \nTo watch recordings of previous lessons\, click here. \n\n  \nDrawing from the Collections | Choosing Your Pencil Palette: This week\, learn how to select the best hues for your drawing project\, inspired by Late Classic Period\, Veracruz\, Mexico\, Head of Old Fire God\, 600–900 CE. \nRegister for this free Zoom event here. \nFind the suggested materials for this art-making class here. \n 
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/free-virtual-art-making-with-princeton-university-feb26-2/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Free or Low Cost,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251216T175958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T223216Z
UID:10002466-1770919200-1770928200@artscouncilofprinceton.org
SUMMARY:ACP BYOB: Carve Your Heart Out | Linocut Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Our beginner-friendly evening of linocut printmaking with an anti-Valentine’s day spin.\n\n\n\nIt’s OK if the cutesy romance of Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing. Whether you’re single\, in a relationship\, or still plotting your ex’s downfall\, you’re invited to carve your heart out during a BYOB night out. \nBring along a 4×6″ design and we’ll teach you how to carve\, ink\, and print your linoleum block. You’ll leave with multiple editions to send as cards or frame as prints. \nCome with some friends or join on your own – you’ll meet fellow art-lovers during this creative night on the town. Bring your fave beer\, wine\, bubbly\, snacks\, or soft drink. \n\n\n\nSAVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/acp-byob-carve-your-heart-out-linocut-printmaking/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen 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.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing 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.)\n\nWho 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! \nChristina 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.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251205T194540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T194643Z
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SUMMARY:ACP BYOB: Wheel Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Beginner-friendly intro to wheel ceramics! \nShake 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. \nSela 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. \nInstruction\, 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. \nDon’t feel like drinking wine? That’s ok! Bring whatever bevvies that you’d like. \n\nSAVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/acp-byob-wheel-ceramics-feb26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20260122T163745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T163955Z
UID:10002492-1770321600-1770325200@artscouncilofprinceton.org
SUMMARY:Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFebruary registration below. Upcoming sessions in June to be announced. Stay tuned for dates. \nTo watch recordings of previous lessons\, click here. \n\nDepicting Metal with Colored Pencils: This week\, learn how colored pencils can be used to depict variations in metal\, inspired by Eastern Zhou dynasty\, mid-Warring States period (ca. 470–221 BCE) to early Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE)\, China\, Sword-bearer lamp\, 4th–2nd century BCE. \nRegister for this free Zoom event here. \nFind the suggested materials for this art-making class here.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/free-virtual-art-making-with-princeton-university-feb26-1/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Free or Low Cost,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z
UID:10001234-1770231600-1770238800@artscouncilofprinceton.org
SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen 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.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing 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.)\n\nWho 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! \nChristina 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.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251111T210434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T161256Z
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SUMMARY:ART OF Loving thy Neighbor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful interfaith gathering held in partnership with the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton \nJoin religious leaders from diverse faith traditions as they share what “loving thy neighbor” means in their faith and how each of us can bring this sacred practice into daily life. \nFeaturing: \n* Scrumptious British Hi tea \n* Local artists showcasing inspiring creations \n* Exclusive vendors with unique handmade goods \n* Live reflections & guided dialogue \n* Community connection experience \n  \nPrepare to be amazed by the magic love can create. \nWhen we love our neighbor\, we elevate humanity. \nAll are welcome. All are valued. \n✨ Come as you are. Leave inspired. ✨ \n								\n									tickets\n					 \nThank you to our event sponsors!\nMLB Recovery \nDR. FEROZA HOSSAIN \nTASNEEM HAJARA \nCONSULTANTS IN KIDNEY DISEASE \nSIMIN SYED \nJEANNIE & JITENDER CHOPRA \nSOPHIA CHADDA \nFARASAT MASOOD \nDRS. RESHMI AND MAHMOOD SIDDIQUE\nASIMA ARSLAN \nHASEEB AHSON \nSAMIRAH AKHLAQ \nHUMAYRA ALI \nDEPUTY MAYOR VINCE BARRAGAN \nFOOD STREET \nSAMIRA & MUNEEB GHANI \nDR. HINA GHORY \nTHE JAN FAMILY \nKASIA MARKET \nROOMASEHAR.ART \nRIJA AZEEM \nPURELYLUX \nSARA MEMON REALTOR \nSAFRUNGA \nSAMIRAH AKHLAQ \nSAB HEALTHCARE CONSULTING \nSHEHLA’S ART \nWESTRICK MUSIC ACADEMY
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-loving-thy-neighbor/
LOCATION:Muslim Center of Greater Princeton\, 2030 Old Trenton Rd\, West Windsor\, NJ\, 08550\, United States
CATEGORIES:ART OF
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen 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.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing 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.)\n\nWho 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! \nChristina 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.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251124T192341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145154Z
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SUMMARY:PRINCETON CRIT | Small Group Critique
DESCRIPTION:Meet area artists\, receive peer-to-peer feedback\, and share creative resources. \nPrinceton 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. \nWe 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. \nHow it works: \n\nCrits are held monthly on every last Tuesday of the month in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.\nParticipants may arrive as early as 6pm to set up their work. The crit will begin at 6:30.\nEach session is limited to 10 participants to allow sufficient time for each artist to present their work for feedback.\nEach artist will receive a 10-minute critique of their work. Artists may bring up to three pieces for discussion\, no exception.\nThe 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.\nA $10 registration fee helps cover costs of running this resource for area artists.\n\nPrinceton Crit policies: \n\nArtists must be at least 18 years of age.\nWhen 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.\nWhen presenting\, be open to constructive feedback on your work and respectful of fellow artists’ work.\nSilence your phone for the duration of the crit session. If you need to take a call\, please step outside the crit room.\nThe 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.\n\nCrit facilitator:\n\nCarey 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\nRegister here
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-crit-small-group-critique/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20250528T203820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200912Z
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SUMMARY:Café Improv
DESCRIPTION:For the past 30 years\, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. \nServing 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. \nClick here to learn more and/or register to play!
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20251215T215231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T182903Z
UID:10002465-1769104800-1769112000@artscouncilofprinceton.org
SUMMARY:Reading + Discussion: The Bedroom Gap by Dr. Maria Sophocles
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Maria Sophocles is a leading gynecologist\, author\, and women’s health advocate committed to closing the gendered healthcare gap. \nJoin Dr. Maria Sophocles\, internationally recognized thought leader in menopause and female sexual function\, at the Arts Council of Princeton for a reading from her upcoming release\, The Bedroom Gap. This publication is a roadmap for midlife women\, couples\, clinicians\, and anyone wanting to understand – and change – the societal\, historical and physiological effects of our “Sexspan”. \nThis pre-launch author event features a reading by Dr. Sophocles followed by an exclusive Ask Me Anything\, where we’ll get down to the nitty\, gritty\, and intimate. \nYour ticket includes the presentation\, wine and cheese reception\, photo op with Dr. Sophocles\, and the opportunity to preorder The Bedroom Gap. With your preorder\, you’ll receive access to an exclusive webinar bonus with Dr. Sophocles in February. \nAbout Dr. Maria Sophocles\, MD\, FACOG\, MSCP\, IF \nDr. Maria Sophocles is a leading gynecologist\, author\, and women’s health advocate committed to closing the gendered healthcare gap. An internationally recognized expert in menopause and female sexual health\, Dr. Sophocles is the founder of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton and the virtual practice The Thinking Woman\, which serves women globally. \nHer TED talk\, What Happens to Sex in Midlife\, has captivated over a million viewers\, and her upcoming book\, The Bedroom Gap\, tackles the critical need for destigmatizing menopause and sexual pleasure. \nAn outspoken advocate for reproductive rights\, Dr. Sophocles played a key role in the passage of New Jersey’s Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act and is working on a documentary about sex\, menopause\, and gender equality titled HOT! She is also planning a Women’s Health clinic in rural Kenya to address the global healthcare disparity. \nAbout The Bedroom Gap \nSex in midlife can be a bumpy road\, especially for women. Our bodies change with age\, and those changes can lead to shame\, confusion\, and loss of intimacy. The Bedroom Gap shows us how society developed destined-to-fail gender roles and expectations in the bedroom and makes clear how we can level the playing field between midlife men and women. \nThis pathbreaking yet easily accessible guide not only clarifies the physical changes of menopause and how they affect sex in midlife\, it also details how we can treat those changes\, reframe our views on pleasure and desire\, narrow the discrepancy in sexual functioning between middle age men and women\, and optimize sexual pleasure after 40. \n\nTICKETS
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/reading-the-bedroom-gap-by-dr-maria-sophocles/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180855
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152226Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nOpen 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.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing 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.)\n\nWho 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! \nChristina 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.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Teen Film Club with the Princeton Garden Theatre: Marty Supreme
DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to partner with the Princeton Garden Theatre to host Teen Film Club! \nLocal high schoolers are invited to join Julia\, Garden Theatre’s Director of Education\, for the 4pm screening of Marty Supreme. Following the film\, we’ll head over together to the Arts Council for pizza and discussion.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/teen-film-club-marty-supreme/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Window Sign Making Workshop + Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with a community gathering and hands-on art making\, free and open to all. \nWindow Sign Workshop:\nAt this community gathering\, we’ll provide materials to design a sign to be placed in the window of your home\, spreading MLK’s messages of peace and social justice with all passersby. \nDraw\, collage\, color\, and gather inspiration from iconic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. Facilitated by ACP board members Aaron Fisher and Gregory Smith\, you’ll begin with a provided template featuring an image and quote of MLK\, or you can start from scratch to create your own design. \nButton-Making:\nTurn hand drawn designs into wearable 1″ or 2″ buttons! \nFood Drive:\nBring pantry-stable goods for our MLK Day Food Drive. Goods will be made available in the Free Pantry outside ACP’s Paul Robeson for the Arts. \nLight snacks will be available. While this program is free\, but your RSVP helps organizers plan. Thank you! \n\nFree RSVP\n \nThank you to our generous event sponsor: Princeton University Office of Community and Regional Affairs.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/mlk-day-poster-making-workshop-food-drive/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:ART OF the Mocktail
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year with a fresh pour at ART OF the Mocktail\, a post-holiday reset at The Graduate Princeton. Join local celebrity bartender Henry Bartman for an afternoon of creative\, alcohol-free cocktails that are big on flavor and low on pressure. You’ll sip\, sample\, and pick up tips for elevating your at-home mocktail game\, all while connecting with fellow creatives in the Graduate’s relaxed\, feel-good setting. No hangover\, no resolutions required\, just a little joy in a glass\, with proceeds supporting ACP’s free community programs. \n\ntickets
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-the-mocktail/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:ART OF
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T210000
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SUMMARY:Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Share your story\, your poetry\, or your prose\, based on the monthly theme!\nStory & 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. \nJoin us as a performer: \n\nPrepare 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 “Beginnings”\nArrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.\n\nJoin our audience: \n\nTake the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater\, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.\nOptional: 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.\nFind a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.\n\nQuestions? Shoot us an email. \n \nAbout our host:  \nBrass 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. \nHosting 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.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-jan26/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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