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SUMMARY:Craft Corner
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/craft-corner-aug26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Café Improv
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Lotería Night
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/loteria-night/
LOCATION:Taplin Gallery – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
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SUMMARY:Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-aug26/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:ART OF Pickling
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-pickling/
LOCATION:Jammin Crepes\, 20 Nassau St\,\, Princeton\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:ART OF
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Choir Princeton
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/pop-up-choir-princeton-aug26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T143844Z
CREATED:20260803T143844Z
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SUMMARY:Chimera Productions Presents JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/chimera-productions-presents-job-by-max-wolf-friedlich/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T143844Z
CREATED:20260803T143844Z
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SUMMARY:Chimera Productions Presents JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/chimera-productions-presents-job-by-max-wolf-friedlich/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T143844Z
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SUMMARY:Chimera Productions Presents JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/chimera-productions-presents-job-by-max-wolf-friedlich/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
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SUMMARY:Joint Effort Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/joint-effort-witherspoon-jackson-community-princeton-safe-streets/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T152416Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152416Z
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SUMMARY:ART OF Pizza e Vino
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-pizza-e-vino/
LOCATION:Teresa’s Pizza & Wine Bar\, 23 Palmer Sq E\, Princeton\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:ART OF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T200719Z
CREATED:20260707T200409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T200719Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Effort Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/joint-effort-witherspoon-jackson-community-princeton-safe-streets-2/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260728T192637Z
CREATED:20260713T183857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T192637Z
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SUMMARY:The Pat Fisher Memorial Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/the-pat-fisher-memorial-exhibition/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T144041Z
CREATED:20260306T162617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T144041Z
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SUMMARY:yART Sale
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/yart-sale-26/
LOCATION:Arts Council Parking Lot\, 102 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T142556Z
CREATED:20260602T142516Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Corner
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/craft-corner-july26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162326Z
CREATED:20260521T162127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162326Z
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SUMMARY:Café Improv
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T144121Z
CREATED:20260623T160006Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk + Card-Making Workshop with The Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/gallery-talk-card-making-workshop-with-the-princeton-sankofa-stitchers-modern-quilt-guild/
LOCATION:Taplin Gallery – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T163809Z
CREATED:20260527T230602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T163809Z
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SUMMARY:ACP BYOB: Wheel Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/acp-byob-wheel-ceramics-july26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T145802Z
CREATED:20260625T170836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T145802Z
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SUMMARY:Moths in Art + Culture: Presentation and Dance Performance
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/moths-in-art-culture/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T194450Z
CREATED:20260515T194450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T194450Z
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SUMMARY:Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-july26/
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:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T142113Z
CREATED:20260518T142113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T142113Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Choir Princeton
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/pop-up-choir-princeton-july26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
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CREATED:20260427T165952Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Scavenger Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/ceramic-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Gallery opening: Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young Achievers
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/gallery-opening-alas-y-raices-princeton-young-achievers/
LOCATION:Solley Lobby – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T144136Z
CREATED:20260622T173041Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery opening: Ten Years of Threads: The Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild’s Journey Through Fabric and History
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/gallery-opening-ten-years-of-threads-the-princeton-sankofa-stitchers-modern-quilt-guilds-journey-through-fabric-and-history/
LOCATION:Taplin Gallery – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260708T172801Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T172801Z
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SUMMARY:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young Achievers
DESCRIPTION:Alas y Raíces: Princeton Young AchieversCurated by instructor Veronica Olivares-Weber\nOn View: July 11 – 31\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 3-5pm \nLike the monarch butterfly\, each of us carries a story of where we come from and where we are going. Its migration between Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico reflects lives shaped by memory\, family\, change\, and return. \nAlas y Raíces presents work by students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Princeton Public Schools through papier-mâché monarch butterflies and painted butterfly compositions on canvas. The sculpted works reference the monarch’s distinctive orange\, black\, and white pattern\, while the painted works extend into varied colors and forms\, shaped by imagination\, freedom\, and individual expression. \nAs students created these works\, they explored ideas of family\, belonging\, kindness\, unity\, freedom\, and hope. Their work reflects how personal experience informs understanding\, how difference strengthens community\, and how connection and care shape growth. \nThis exhibition is a part of a collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton and the YMCA\, which together have provided free access to the arts for the Princeton Young Achiever’s after school Program for more than 20 years and lead by teaching artist Verónica Olivares-Weber. \nAbout Veronica Olivares-Weber: Teaching Artist\, Cultural Educator & Community Leader \nVeronica Olivares-Weber\, originally from Mexico\, is a teaching artist and community organizer whose work spans more than two decades at the intersection of art\, education\, and social justice. She studied art history and ceramics classes at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she developed a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Deeply connected to her heritage\, her practice is rooted in preserving Latin American art traditions\, storytelling\, and community empowerment through the arts. \nSince 2010\, Olivares-Weber has been a faculty member at the Arts Council of Princeton\, where she teaches visual arts and leads creative programming for the Princeton Young Achievers after-school initiative\, serving students from historically underserved neighborhoods. Her teaching emphasizes traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of media\, including ceramics\, sculpture\, papier-mâché\, mixed media\, and painting. Through culturally immersive classes like Spanish Through Art and The Movement of the Muralist\, she fosters creative expression while preserving and celebrating Mexican folk art traditions. \nHer workshops often focus on traditional forms such as sugar skull-making\, embossed tin (hojalata)\, papier-mâché\, and nichos. These hands-on sessions engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring identity\, gratitude\, and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic practice. \nIn addition to her teaching\, Olivares-Weber has curated and co-organized numerous exhibitions and public events\, including over 15 years of Día de los Muertos programming at the Arts Council of Princeton. She is the founder and main organizer of the Festival Cultural Latino\, a celebrated annual event that highlights Latino culture and arts in the Princeton community. Her leadership has also shaped community altars\, installations\, and collaborative public art projects\, including the 2021 Dohm Alley installation. Veronica Olivares-Weber \nFor the past three years\, she served as Artist in Residence at Community Park School\, where she worked closely with students to integrate arts into their learning experience\, emphasizing cultural history and creative expression. \nShe works closely with Princeton University across departments such as theLewis Center for the Arts\, the Effron Center\, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese\, the Department of Art & Archaeology\, the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)\, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement. Through these collaborations\, she facilitates workshops\, student-led art projects\, lectures\, and events that bridge academic and local communities while deepening understanding of Latin American art and immigrant experiences. \nOlivares-Weber served as Chair of the Princeton Human Services Commission until 2024 and has served on the boards of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF)\, Housing Initiatives of Princeton\, McCarter\, Code Equal\, and the Arts Council of Princeton. She currently serves on the Civil Rights Commission of Princeton. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and the preservation of cultural traditions through education and the arts.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/alas-y-raices-princeton-young-achievers/
LOCATION:Solley Lobby – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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