BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arts Council of Princeton - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Arts Council of Princeton REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001262-1787166000-1787173200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260717T184918Z CREATED:20260716T131949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T184918Z UID:10002749-1787247000-1787252400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:ART OF Pickling DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ‘quick pickle’ workshop hosted by master food preserver\, Kim Rizk of Jammin’ Crepes and get inspired to create beautiful & delicious jars of pickled produce to enjoy with friends and family. \nLearn quick & easy ways to preserve the crunch & add a burst of exciting flavor to a wide variety of local summer crops. Kim will share tips and tricks for extending the enjoyment of summer flavors well into the wintertime. \nParticipants will enjoy small bites\, take-home recipes\, and will leave the evening with pickled vegetables you make in class inside a special gifted jar. \n \n tickets URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-pickling/ LOCATION:Jammin Crepes\, 20 Nassau St\,\, Princeton\, 08542\, United States CATEGORIES:ART OF ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/artofpickling.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T194529Z CREATED:20260515T194529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T194529Z UID:10002637-1787252400-1787259600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Share your story\, your poetry\, or your prose\, based on the monthly theme!\nStory & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater\, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton. \nJoin us as a performer: \n\nPrepare a story\, poem\, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length and (at least loosely) related to the theme. This month’s theme is “Flying Colors“\nArrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.\n\nJoin our audience: \n\nTake the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater\, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.\nOptional: participate from your seat with a Micro Story. Read the printed prompt based on the evening’s theme and respond with a super concise story (just a line or two!) that answers the question. Brass Rabbit will read your story at the mic\, as time allows.\nFind a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.\n\nQuestions? Shoot us an email. \n \nAbout our host:  \nBrass Rabbit is an artist\, contemporary curator\, and arts administrator based in Trenton\, New Jersey. Rabbit has been creating and hosting poetry\, spoken word\, and storytelling events in the tri-state area for over a decade. As a performer\, the art of storytelling holds a very special place in her heart\, but listening to and supporting others is where she feels most at home. \nHosting the Story & Verse Open Mic at the Arts Council of Princeton could be called a dream job\, but for Rabbit\, the position completely lacks any “work-like” qualities and is more of an outstanding experience she looks forward to each month. Previously\, Rabbit has hosted the Levitt Amp Music Series\, Voice to Ear Festival\, Word on Front Poetry Festival\, independent poetry and storytelling open mics\, and even curated an art exhibition celebrating the art of poetry. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-aug26/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/story-and-verse-web-banner.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T220000 DTSTAMP:20260521T162326Z CREATED:20260521T162127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162326Z UID:10002652-1787425200-1787436000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:For the past 30 years\, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. \nServing as a vibrant musical oasis for the Princeton community\, Café Improv is a gathering place to share artistic ideas and provide inspiration to others. Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music\, poetry\, comedy\, and more! Café Improv is easily accessible to the public through affordable admission rates of $1 for ACP Members and $2 General Admission. \nClick here to learn more and/or register to play! URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic-2/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000 DTSTAMP:20260602T142938Z CREATED:20260602T142608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T142938Z UID:10002716-1787769000-1787774400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Craft Corner DESCRIPTION:Use this open studio space to tackle a creative project! \nHave a stack of art supplies collecting dust? Looking to make your existing artistic process more social? \nIf you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks\, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This is an open space to use freely – bring your watercolor set\, coloring book\, sewing machine\, polymer clay – and get to work! If you’re between projects\, you’re welcome to bring a book\, a puzzle to work on with the group\, or anything that will spark your creativity. \nAges 18+. This is a non-instructional gathering and attendees are responsible for bringing their own projects to work on. Please be mindful and avoid turpentine or other odorous materials. BYOB + snacks welcome! \n\nFree Registration URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/craft-corner-aug26/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Web-banner-9-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001263-1787770800-1787778000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20260710T182307Z CREATED:20260624T182616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T182307Z UID:10002727-1787961600-1791071999@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Echoes in Our Bones: The Empowering Legacy of Black Women Artists in American Art and Culture DESCRIPTION:Echoes in Our Bones The Empowering Legacy of Black Women Artists in American Art and Culture \nCurated by Judith K. Brodsky and Rhinold L. Ponder\nOn View: Saturday\, August 29 – Saturday\, October 3\, 2026Opening reception: wednesday\, September 9 from 5-7pm \npanel discussion: thursday\, September 17 from 5:30-6:30pm at princeton university art museum. learn more.\n \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION:Echoes in Our Bones will explore how themes of identity\, history\, and cultural resilience have endured and transformed across generations. The exhibition examines how these artists have explored and expanded the ideals articulated in the Declaration of Independence\, “Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness”\, using art as a powerful vehicle for expression\, resistance\, care\, and community. Pairings of artists from past and present generations will include Faith Ringgold and Bisa Butler\, Selma Burke and Allison Saar\, Mary Lovelace O’Neal and Julie Mehretu\, Betye Saar and Tschabalala Self\, Carrie Mae Weems and LaToya Ruby Frazier\, Laura Wheeler Waring and Jordan Casteel\, Elizabeth Catlett and Kara Walker\, and Howardena Pindell and Shinique Smith. Through these connections\, the exhibition will not only showcase individual artistic voices but also trace a lineage of creative expression that has contributed to shaping and defining American art. \n\n The Pairings: \nFaith Ringgold and Bisa Butler create large-scale works celebrating African American life through a combination of fabric and paint—a medium pioneered by Ringgold and Miriam Schapiro during the early years of the Feminist Art Movement in the 1970s: \n \n\nElizabeth Catlett and Kara Walker both explore the heritage of slavery through printmaking\, a medium traditionally associated with social justice and political commentary: \n \n\nLaura Wheeler Waring and Jordan Casteel: Waring devoted much of her career to portraying the emerging African American middle class\, while Casteel depicts the everyday lives of a broad spectrum of African Americans\, confidently occupying a wide variety of roles in the 21st century. It is worth noting that this early painting\, created shortly after Waring graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and likely executed while she was still in Paris on the prestigious travel fellowship awarded by PAFA to an outstanding graduate\, depicts two white women. This suggests that Waring had not yet chosen to focus her artistic practice on Black subjects: \n \n\nBetye Saar and Tschabalala Self\, artists from two different generations\, both use collage\, distortion\, and caricature to explore themes of social justice and the African American experience of injustice: \n \n\nHowardena Pindell and Shinique Smith both use discarded\, nontraditional materials to create works of art\, drawing an analogy to the experiences of people who are often overlooked or cast aside\, yet possess immense value: \n \n\nMore pairings to come. \n\nAbout the curators:\nJudith K. BrodskyActivist\, artist\, curator\, writer Judith K. Brodsky is Distinguished Professor Emerita\, Department of Art and Design\, Rutgers University. She is a works-on-paper artist with prints and drawings in many museum collections worldwide and the founder of the Rutgers Center for Innovative Print and Paper\, now the Brodsky Center at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The Brodsky Center\, established in 1986\, is known for its activist pioneer mission to further opportunities for women-identified\, BIPOC\, and non-binary artists. An exhibition documenting the years it was at Rutgers was on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum\, Fall 2023. She was also co-founder of The Douglass Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities at Rutgers University in 2006. As a curator or co-curator\, she has organized many exhibitions including The Fertile Crescent: Gender\, Art\, and Society (2012) and the Philadelphia city-wide print festival\, Philagrafika (2010)\, three decades of exhibitions for the Rutgers Women Artists; Restoring the Art and Lives of a Circle of Five Forgotten Black Artists (2022); and (re)FOCUS: Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts\, 1974-2024 (2024). She is past national president of ArtTable\, College Art Association\, Women’s Caucus for Art\, former board chair\, New York Foundation for the Arts\, current board member\, Print Center New York\, and a former dean and associate provost at Rutgers. Brodsky writes on women artists and printmaking. Her most recent book is Dismantling the Patriarchy Bit by Bit: Art\, Feminism and Digital Technology (Bloomsbury 2022). A book on the history of the United States Feminist Art Movement focusing on the activist art historians and curators rather than the artists is due out in early 2027 (Bloomsbury Academic). \nRhinold L. PonderRhinold Lamar Ponder\, the Executive Director of Art Against Racism\, is an artist\, curator\, author\, activist and lawyer.  He is the founder and Executive Director of Art Against Racism\, a 501(c)(3)\, based in Princeton\, New Jersey. AAR’s mission is to leverage the arts to promote the creation of an anti-racist\, just and equitable society.An independent curator\, Rhinold has worked on several exhibitions and projects including those with Judith K. Brodsky.  Together they have curated Memorial\, Monument\, Movement (2020)\, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing a unique archive of personal and communal art created during the pandemic in response to the cultural and political challenges of extrajudicial killings of people of color; Retrieving the Life and Art of James Wilson Edwards and a Circle of Black Artists (Arts Council of Princeton\, 2022); Freedoms Reframed: Art on the Edges of the Constitution (Trent House Museum\, 2026); Echoes in Our Bones (Arts Council of Princeton\, 2026); and Voices in Print (Morven Museum and Garden\, 2026).  As Executive Director of Art Against Racism\, he has organized or curated the following exhibitions: Not Afraid with the West Windsor Arts Council (2025); Manifesting Beloved Community exhibitions in partnership with the West Windsor Arts Council (2020-2024 ); The Art of Black Joy (Monroe Township Library\, 2024);Earth Song Refrained (Princeton Public Library\, 2023 ); and Beyond Freedom (Morven Museum and Garden\, 2023). Rhinold’s writings have appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times\, the Trenton Times and the City Sun.  In 1997\, he co-edited\, with his wife\, Michele Tuck-Ponder\, two critically acclaimed compilations of sermons\, published by Crown\, entitled Wisdom of the Word: Faith and Wisdom of the Word: Love. \n \nThis project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS\nMUSE\nTIMOTHY M. ANDREWS\nDEVOTEE\n \nENTHUSIAST\nRUTH MILLER \nJAMIE PHARES \nKERRY PERRETTA\n\n \nJoin us for the Re-visioning America Event Series – now through February 2027!Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the Princeton community-based and collaborative initiative Re-visioning America invites contemplation of the past\, present\, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of art. “America” refers to a specific geography\, but it also conjures a diverse and sometimes contradictory cohort of ideas\, myths\, debates\, experiences\, identities\, and aspirations. \nRe-visioning America showcases how artists from a range of backgrounds grapple with the complexity of America and its histories\, then and now\, and invites audiences to do the same through a series of exhibitions and accompanying programming\, including lectures\, artist conversations\, hands-on workshops\, film screenings\, and a gallery crawl. \nExplore the full program schedule Re-visioning America is collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton\, Morven Museum & Garden\, Art Against Racism\, Princeton Public Library\, Historical Society of Princeton\, William Trent House Museum\, Garden Theatre\, Princeton University Art Museum\, and the Princeton University Humanities Initiative. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/echoes-in-our-bones/ LOCATION:Taplin Gallery – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Exhibitions,Featured Events,Free or Low Cost,Taplin Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/echoes-header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001264-1788375600-1788382800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-09-02/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260716T154413Z CREATED:20260716T154338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T154413Z UID:10002755-1788894000-1788897600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Choir Princeton DESCRIPTION:The choir you didn’t know you needed.\nPop-Up Choir Princeton is an all-ages community singing experience where families\, neighbors\, and music-lovers come together to sing pop songs in harmony — no auditions\, no pressure\, just joy. \n\nKids and parents sing side-by-side\nAdults who “used to sing” feel safe to try again\nFirst-time singers get to experience the magic of choir\n\nSing shortened versions of well-loved pop songs arranged with easy-to-follow harmonies. \nRather than being divided by age or gender\, singers choose the range that feels best for their voice: Low\, Middle\, or High. \nFamilies sit together and work as a team — either choosing to all sing the same part or challenge each other to sing in harmony. \nThere will also be moments where singers can volunteer to sing a short line of the melody on their own. If you feel inspired\, just raise your hand when prompted and you can try the melody while the choir supports you. \nA screen-free singing experience:\nPop-Up Choir Princeton is intentionally phone-free and screen-free. Instead of staring at iPads or projectors\, everyone receives a simple lyric sheet and learns the music together by ear and by voice — the way humans have always sung. This keeps the focus on listening\, connection\, and the shared energy of singing in the same room. \n \n Free rsvp URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/pop-up-choir-princeton-sept26/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/popupchoir_header-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260714T142459Z CREATED:20260706T183657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142459Z UID:10002739-1788973200-1788980400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Gallery opening: Echoes in Our Bones: The Empowering Legacy of Black Women Artists in American Art and Culture DESCRIPTION:Echoes in Our BonesThe Empowering Legacy of Black Women Artists in American Art and CultureCurated by Judith K. Brodsky and Rhinold L. Ponder\nOn View: Saturday\, August 29 – Saturday\, October 3\, 2026Opening reception: wednesday\, September 9 from 5-7pm\npanel discussion: thursday\, September 17 from 5:30-6:30pm at princeton university art museum. learn more.\n \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION:Echoes in Our Bones will explore how themes of identity\, history\, and cultural resilience have endured and transformed across generations. The exhibition examines how these artists have explored and expanded the ideals articulated in the Declaration of Independence\, “Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness”\, using art as a powerful vehicle for expression\, resistance\, care\, and community. Pairings of artists from past and present generations will include Faith Ringgold and Bisa Butler\, Selma Burke and Allison Saar\, Mary Lovelace O’Neal and Julie Mehretu\, Betye Saar and Tschabalala Self\, Carrie Mae Weems and LaToya Ruby Frazier\, Laura Wheeler Waring and Jordan Casteel\, Elizabeth Catlett and Kara Walker\, and Howardena Pindell and Shinique Smith. Through these connections\, the exhibition will not only showcase individual artistic voices but also trace a lineage of creative expression that has contributed to shaping and defining American art. \n\n The Pairings: \nFaith Ringgold and Bisa Butler create large-scale works celebrating African American life through a combination of fabric and paint—a medium pioneered by Ringgold and Miriam Schapiro during the early years of the Feminist Art Movement in the 1970s: \n \n\nElizabeth Catlett and Kara Walker both explore the heritage of slavery through printmaking\, a medium traditionally associated with social justice and political commentary: \n \n\nLaura Wheeler Waring and Jordan Casteel: Waring devoted much of her career to portraying the emerging African American middle class\, while Casteel depicts the everyday lives of a broad spectrum of African Americans\, confidently occupying a wide variety of roles in the 21st century. It is worth noting that this early painting\, created shortly after Waring graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and likely executed while she was still in Paris on the prestigious travel fellowship awarded by PAFA to an outstanding graduate\, depicts two white women. This suggests that Waring had not yet chosen to focus her artistic practice on Black subjects: \n \n\nBetye Saar and Tschabalala Self\, artists from two different generations\, both use collage\, distortion\, and caricature to explore themes of social justice and the African American experience of injustice: \n \n\nHowardena Pindell and Shinique Smith both use discarded\, nontraditional materials to create works of art\, drawing an analogy to the experiences of people who are often overlooked or cast aside\, yet possess immense value: \n \n\nMore pairings to come. \n\nAbout the curators:\nJudith K. BrodskyActivist\, artist\, curator\, writer Judith K. Brodsky is Distinguished Professor Emerita\, Department of Art and Design\, Rutgers University. She is a works-on-paper artist with prints and drawings in many museum collections worldwide and the founder of the Rutgers Center for Innovative Print and Paper\, now the Brodsky Center at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The Brodsky Center\, established in 1986\, is known for its activist pioneer mission to further opportunities for women-identified\, BIPOC\, and non-binary artists. An exhibition documenting the years it was at Rutgers was on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum\, Fall 2023. She was also co-founder of The Douglass Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities at Rutgers University in 2006. As a curator or co-curator\, she has organized many exhibitions including The Fertile Crescent: Gender\, Art\, and Society (2012) and the Philadelphia city-wide print festival\, Philagrafika (2010)\, three decades of exhibitions for the Rutgers Women Artists; Restoring the Art and Lives of a Circle of Five Forgotten Black Artists (2022); and (re)FOCUS: Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts\, 1974-2024 (2024). She is past national president of ArtTable\, College Art Association\, Women’s Caucus for Art\, former board chair\, New York Foundation for the Arts\, current board member\, Print Center New York\, and a former dean and associate provost at Rutgers. Brodsky writes on women artists and printmaking. Her most recent book is Dismantling the Patriarchy Bit by Bit: Art\, Feminism and Digital Technology (Bloomsbury 2022). A book on the history of the United States Feminist Art Movement focusing on the activist art historians and curators rather than the artists is due out in early 2027 (Bloomsbury Academic). \nRhinold L. PonderRhinold Lamar Ponder\, the Executive Director of Art Against Racism\, is an artist\, curator\, author\, activist and lawyer.  He is the founder and Executive Director of Art Against Racism\, a 501(c)(3)\, based in Princeton\, New Jersey. AAR’s mission is to leverage the arts to promote the creation of an anti-racist\, just and equitable society.An independent curator\, Rhinold has worked on several exhibitions and projects including those with Judith K. Brodsky.  Together they have curated Memorial\, Monument\, Movement (2020)\, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing a unique archive of personal and communal art created during the pandemic in response to the cultural and political challenges of extrajudicial killings of people of color; Retrieving the Life and Art of James Wilson Edwards and a Circle of Black Artists (Arts Council of Princeton\, 2022); Freedoms Reframed: Art on the Edges of the Constitution (Trent House Museum\, 2026); Echoes in Our Bones (Arts Council of Princeton\, 2026); and Voices in Print (Morven Museum and Garden\, 2026).  As Executive Director of Art Against Racism\, he has organized or curated the following exhibitions: Not Afraid with the West Windsor Arts Council (2025); Manifesting Beloved Community exhibitions in partnership with the West Windsor Arts Council (2020-2024 ); The Art of Black Joy (Monroe Township Library\, 2024);Earth Song Refrained (Princeton Public Library\, 2023 ); and Beyond Freedom (Morven Museum and Garden\, 2023).Rhinold’s writings have appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times\, the Trenton Times and the City Sun.  In 1997\, he co-edited\, with his wife\, Michele Tuck-Ponder\, two critically acclaimed compilations of sermons\, published by Crown\, entitled Wisdom of the Word: Faith and Wisdom of the Word: Love. \n \nThis project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nThank you to our sponsors:\nMUSE:\nTIMOTHY M. ANDREWS​\nDEVOTEE\n \nENTHUSIAST\nRUTH MILLER \njamie phares \nkerry perretta\n  \n \nJoin us for the Re-visioning America Event Series – now through February 2027!Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the Princeton community-based and collaborative initiative Re-visioning America invites contemplation of the past\, present\, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of art. “America” refers to a specific geography\, but it also conjures a diverse and sometimes contradictory cohort of ideas\, myths\, debates\, experiences\, identities\, and aspirations. \nRe-visioning America showcases how artists from a range of backgrounds grapple with the complexity of America and its histories\, then and now\, and invites audiences to do the same through a series of exhibitions and accompanying programming\, including lectures\, artist conversations\, hands-on workshops\, film screenings\, and a gallery crawl. \nExplore the full program schedule Re-visioning America is collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton\, Morven Museum & Garden\, Art Against Racism\, Princeton Public Library\, Historical Society of Princeton\, William Trent House Museum\, Garden Theatre\, Princeton University Art Museum\, and the Princeton University Humanities Initiative. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/gallery-opening-echoes-in-our-bones-the-empowering-legacy-of-black-women-artists-in-american-art-and-culture/ LOCATION:Taplin Gallery – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost,Opening Receptions,Taplin Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/echoes-header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001265-1788980400-1788987600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260716T150519Z CREATED:20260716T145231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T150519Z UID:10002750-1789151400-1789158600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:ACP BYOB: Printed Ceramic Coasters DESCRIPTION:Printmaking meets ceramics. \nShake off the stress of your work week and explore the connections between ceramics and printmaking in this all-new BYOB workshop! \nDave DiMarchi\, ACP artist-instructor and owner of 9INHANDPRESS\, will introduce you to the basics of relief printing and slab-built ceramics. You’ll carve\, stamp and glaze a pair of coasters – and we’ll do the rest and have your pieces ready for pick-up in a few weeks. \nInstruction\, materials\, and tools are provided. Bring some friends or come on your own to meet fellow art-lovers during this creative night on the town. \nDon’t feel like drinking wine? That’s ok! Bring whatever bevvies that you’d like. \nNo experience necessary — beginners encouraged! \n\nsave your spot URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/acp-byob-printed-ceramic-coasters/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/byob-printmaking-ceramic-tiles.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260702T181607Z CREATED:20260617T195529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T181607Z UID:10002722-1789315200-1789322400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:ART OF Ceviche: Flavors of Peru DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ART OF Ceviche: Flavors of Peru\, an immersive afternoon celebrating the vibrant culinary traditions and culture of Peru. Carlos Sumba\, owner of Q’ero Restaurant\, will lead a live ceviche demonstration while sharing the history and regional traditions behind Peru’s iconic dish. Guests will enjoy tastings of ceviche along with a selection of traditional Peruvian bites throughout the afternoon.\n \nKnown as one of the world’s great culinary destinations\, Peru’s cuisine blends Indigenous\, Spanish\, African\, Chinese\, and Japanese influences into a vibrant and globally celebrated food culture.\n \nThe afternoon will also feature Taxheira of Queirolo serving Pisco Sours\, Peru’s beloved cocktail\, accompanied by stories and historical insights into the drink’s origins and cultural significance. Join us for a festive atmosphere as you explore the flavors\, sounds\, and traditions of Peru together. The night concludes on a sweet note with imported Peruvian chocolate tastings created by Cacao Origin.\n \nPart culinary experience\, part cultural journey\, the ART OF Ceviche invites guests to gather\, learn\, taste\, and celebrate the extraordinary traditions of Peruvian culture.\n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-ceviche-flavors-of-peru/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:ART OF ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/artofceviche_header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001266-1789585200-1789592400@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260704T181503Z CREATED:20260704T181315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T181503Z UID:10002738-1789666200-1789669800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion | Re-visioning America DESCRIPTION:A wide-ranging curatorial conversation on the past\, present\, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of art.  \nHear from the curators of three exhibitions as they discuss how artists have grappled with the complexity and contradictions of the American experience. Part of Re-visioning America—a collaborative\, community-based initiative organized to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial—the exhibitions explore questions of identity\, belonging\, protest\, and cultural resilience. \nPanelists include Judith K. Brodsky\, Distinguished Professor Emerita at Rutgers University; Rhinold Ponder\, founder of Art Against Racism; and Jun Nakamura\, assistant curator of prints and drawings at the Princeton University Art Museum. Moderated by Karl Kusserow\, John Wilmerding Senior Curator of American Art at the Princeton University Art Museum. \nTo be held at Grand Hall\, Art Museum. \n \n Learn more URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/panel-discussion-re-visioning-america/ LOCATION:Princeton University Art Museum\, 45 Elm Dr\, Princeton\, 08544\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/echoes-header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T194624Z CREATED:20260515T194612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T194624Z UID:10002638-1789671600-1789678800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Share your story\, your poetry\, or your prose\, based on the monthly theme!\nStory & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater\, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton. \nJoin us as a performer: \n\nPrepare a story\, poem\, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length and (at least loosely) related to the theme. This month’s theme is “With the Flow“\nArrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.\n\nJoin our audience: \n\nTake the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater\, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.\nOptional: participate from your seat with a Micro Story. Read the printed prompt based on the evening’s theme and respond with a super concise story (just a line or two!) that answers the question. Brass Rabbit will read your story at the mic\, as time allows.\nFind a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.\n\nQuestions? Shoot us an email. \n \nAbout our host:  \nBrass Rabbit is an artist\, contemporary curator\, and arts administrator based in Trenton\, New Jersey. Rabbit has been creating and hosting poetry\, spoken word\, and storytelling events in the tri-state area for over a decade. As a performer\, the art of storytelling holds a very special place in her heart\, but listening to and supporting others is where she feels most at home. \nHosting the Story & Verse Open Mic at the Arts Council of Princeton could be called a dream job\, but for Rabbit\, the position completely lacks any “work-like” qualities and is more of an outstanding experience she looks forward to each month. Previously\, Rabbit has hosted the Levitt Amp Music Series\, Voice to Ear Festival\, Word on Front Poetry Festival\, independent poetry and storytelling open mics\, and even curated an art exhibition celebrating the art of poetry. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-sept26/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/story-and-verse-web-banner.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T145513Z CREATED:20260501T145002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T145513Z UID:10002557-1789812000-1789822800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton Museum Tour + Lunch with James Steward DESCRIPTION:Join us for this very special fundraising event. Proceeds help support the Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence program as well as our many outreach initiatives. Elevate your cultural collateral with an extraordinary\, once-in-a-lifetime experience: a private highlights tour of the new Princeton University Art Museum led by visionary director\, James Steward. Step into a world of art\, ideas\, and inspiration with an exclusive cultural experience designed for a select group of just 20 guests. Enjoy a private highlights tour of the new Princeton University Art Museum\, personally led by its visionary director\, James Steward. This intimate journey offers rare access to extraordinary\, priceless works of art—brought to life through Steward’s captivating stories\, expert insights\, and behind-the-scenes perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Following the tour\, continue the experience over an artistically curated prix fixe meal with Steward at Mosaics\, where conversation and creativity flow as freely as inspiration. \n\nAn unforgettable blend of art\, access\, and connection\nEngaging\, intimate\, and intellectually enriching\n\n\nRESERVE YOUR SPACE URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-museum-tour-lunch-with-james-steward/ LOCATION:Princeton University Art Museum\, 45 Elm Dr\, Princeton\, 08544\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Performances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T224220Z CREATED:20260127T174459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224220Z UID:10002499-1789826400-1789837200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Annual Pop-Up Beer + Wine Garden 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Arts Council of Princeton’s Annual Pop-Up Beer + Wine Garden returns on September 19 from 2-5pm.\nWe provide the local brews\, refreshing vino\, live music\, grill\, and games – all you have to do is show up and have a good time! There’s never been an easier – or more fun – way to support your local arts council. \n\nTickets here\n \n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EVENT SPONSORS!\n \nBecome a sponsor!\nSponsorship offers you significant visibility through press\, print\, digital marketing\, social media\, on-site engagement\, and tickets to use for yourself or clients! \nIf you are interested or have any questions\, please contact Emma Stephens at estephens@artscouncilofprinceton.org URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/annual-pop-up-beer-wine-garden-2026/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/beer-garden-header-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260716T171812Z CREATED:20260716T171640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T171812Z UID:10002759-1790100000-1790107200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:ACP BYOB: Natural Dyed Silk Scarves DESCRIPTION:Shake off the stress of your work week and get hands-on. \nIn this beginner-friendly workshop\, you’ll learn the basics of natural dyeing and the art of bundle dyeing. \nThis brand-new BYOB session is led by Jackie of Thmble & Needle. \nEach participant will take home a one-of-a-kind silk scarf made with blooms picked straight from Jackie’s garden. Grab a bottle of your favorite wine and join us for a relaxed evening of sipping\, dyeing\, and a little bit of magic! \nInstruction\, materials\, and tools are provided. Bring some friends or come on your own to meet fellow art-lovers during this creative night on the town. \nBeer\, wine\, bubbly\, soft drinks\, and snacks are welcome. \n\nSave your space URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/acp-byob-natural-dyed-silk-scarves/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001267-1790190000-1790197200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000 DTSTAMP:20260714T142523Z CREATED:20260713T175004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142523Z UID:10002745-1790271000-1790278200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Re-visioning America Gallery Crawl DESCRIPTION:A community collaboration showcasing art about the past\, present\, and future of the nation\nExperience a powerful night of art in Princeton with the Re-visioning America initiative. Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, Re-visioning America invites contemplation of the past\, present\, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of art. \nDrop in for open houses at the Princeton University Art Museum\, Art@Bainbridge\, the Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton Public Library\, and Morven Museum & Garden. Enjoy art-making activities and speak with curators about the works on view. And don’t forget to walk by Dohm Alley to view the Historical Society of Princeton’s exhibition and the Spring Street mural organized by the Arts Council of Princeton. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n \nThis project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors: \nMUSE:\nTIMOTHY M. ANDREWS​\nDEVOTEE\n \nENTHUSIAST\nRUTH MILLER \njamie phares \nkerry perretta\n  \n \nJoin us for the Re-visioning America Event Series – now through February 2027!Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the Princeton community-based and collaborative initiative Re-visioning America invites contemplation of the past\, present\, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of art. “America” refers to a specific geography\, but it also conjures a diverse and sometimes contradictory cohort of ideas\, myths\, debates\, experiences\, identities\, and aspirations. \nRe-visioning America showcases how artists from a range of backgrounds grapple with the complexity of America and its histories\, then and now\, and invites audiences to do the same through a series of exhibitions and accompanying programming\, including lectures\, artist conversations\, hands-on workshops\, film screenings\, and a gallery crawl. \nExplore the full program schedule Re-visioning America is collaboration between the Arts Council of Princeton\, Morven Museum & Garden\, Art Against Racism\, Princeton Public Library\, Historical Society of Princeton\, William Trent House Museum\, Garden Theatre\, Princeton University Art Museum\, and the Princeton University Humanities Initiative. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/re-visioning-america-gallery-crawl/ LOCATION:Taplin Gallery – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/echoes-header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T135259Z CREATED:20260514T135015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T135259Z UID:10002633-1790424000-1790445600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton Porchfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Princeton Porchfest has a NEW DATE and you’re invited!\nWe’re excited to bring Porchfest into a new season: Let’s celebrate five years of Porchfest together! Starting at noon\, multiple porches around town – generously lent by neighbors – will host sets of live music throughout the day. Most porches feature five sets each. A new act takes the stage on the hour\, every hour\, from 12-6pm. Bring a chair and make yourself comfortable at one location\, or wear your walking shoes and bop around from porch to porch. From classic rock and bluegrass\, to jazz\, singer-songwriter\, blues\, hip-hop\, and classical\, there’s something for everyone at Porchfest. Stroll around town to hear live local talent\, grab a bite\, drink\, or coffee from one of Princeton’s amazing small businesses\, and take in all the joyful energy that has made Porchfest a community tradition. \nPerformer announcements\, updated map\, and more details coming soon – stay tuned! \n \n Learn more URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-porchfest-2026/ LOCATION:Downtown\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Banner_desktop_porchfest_newdate.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000 DTSTAMP:20260521T162326Z CREATED:20260521T162127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162326Z UID:10002653-1790449200-1790460000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Café Improv DESCRIPTION:For the past 30 years\, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. \nServing as a vibrant musical oasis for the Princeton community\, Café Improv is a gathering place to share artistic ideas and provide inspiration to others. Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music\, poetry\, comedy\, and more! Café Improv is easily accessible to the public through affordable admission rates of $1 for ACP Members and $2 General Admission. \nClick here to learn more and/or register to play! URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic-2/2026-09-26/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/9330769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001268-1790794800-1790802000@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260716T150434Z CREATED:20260716T150352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T150434Z UID:10002751-1790964000-1790971200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:ACP BYOB: Wheel Ceramics DESCRIPTION:Beginner-friendly intro to wheel ceramics! \nShake off the stress of your work week and give pottery a whirl! You bring your favorite brew\, wine\, or bubbly\, and we take care of the rest. \nSela Stazzone\, ACP artist-instructor and owner of Jean Ceramics\, will introduce you to the basics of throwing a bowl on the potter’s wheel. You’ll throw\, choose your glaze\, and pick up your two completed pieces in a week or two. \nInstruction\, materials\, and tools are provided. Bring some friends or come on your own to meet fellow art-lovers during this creative night on the town. \nDon’t feel like drinking wine? That’s ok! Bring whatever bevvies that you’d like. \n \n Save your spot URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/acp-byob-wheel-ceramics-oct26/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/wheelthrowing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260701T181248Z CREATED:20260630T202746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T181248Z UID:10002731-1791021600-1791039600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Vintage Market DESCRIPTION:Arts Council of Princeton & Funk Daddy Vintage present…Pop-Up Vintage Market \nThe best finds aren’t brand new: they’re the ones that stop you in your tracks\, bring out your fashion alter ego\, and elicit countless\, “where did you get that”s. \nStep back in time and shop for *your* perfect secondhand haul. More than 20 of our area’s premier vintage vendors will be ready for you with clothing\, jewelry\, homeware\, accessories\, furniture\, and so much more. Style meets sustainability at this one-of-a-kind shopping experience\, where things are a little bit older and a whole lot cooler. \n \nInterested in vending? \nWe’re seeking premier vintage vendors selling clothing\, jewelry\, homeware\, accessories\, furniture\, and more to help us celebrate style and sustainability. Vendors must apply by Thursday\, August 20. \nNon refundable fees: \n\nApplication fee: $10\nBooth fee: $75\n\nApply here. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/pop-up-vintage-market/ LOCATION:Arts Council Parking Lot\, 102 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pop-up-vintage-market-header.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T204643Z CREATED:20240124T180146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204643Z UID:10001269-1791399600-1791406800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) DESCRIPTION:Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM)\, a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media.  Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw\, write\, and develop their own artwork\, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators\, animators\, writers\, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals\, share learning resources\, promote current projects\, or find friends and collaborators. Together\, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams! \n\nOpen to ages 16+ of any skill level interested in any form of narrative art and design (i.e. Animation\, Concept Art\, Comics\, Game Design\, Picture Books\, etc.)\nGroup meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Casual attendance is accepted!\nBringing own materials is highly encouraged. Some basic materials are provided – paper\, pencils\, etc. – but please bring any tools necessary to help you create (i.e. drawing tablets\, sketchbooks\, etc.)\n\nWho we are: Sponsored by artist and educator Ronah Harris\, Princeton Comic Makers is an artist collective founded in 2023 by local illustrators Christina Castro\, Suyang Gong\, and Masha Zhdanova after noticing a lack of in-person community spaces for NJ-based artists specializing in narrative arts and communications design. Although we create independently\, we often exhibit together at events such as MoCCA Fest\, Anime NYC\, and Camden Comic Con. Our weekly study group motivated us to strive towards completing projects and working towards professional goals\, so we hope more people can benefit from this club! \nChristina Castro is a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist who graduated from Pratt Institute (2018) with a BFA in Digital Arts (2D Animation) and a minor in Creative Writing. Past clients include Smashbits Animation\, gal-dem zine\, and Bad Robot. Christina also currently organizes and leads the production management of several indie charity zines\, collaborating with writers\, illustrators\, and musicians all around the world. Suyang Gong is a fine artist and illustrator who graduated from Rutgers (2021) with a BFA in Fine Arts. She has formerly worked as a teaching assistant at the Sharron Art Center for 3 years\, tutoring students in refining technical drawing skills. Suyang also specializes in traditional media\, often using materials like graphite\, ink\, and oil paint to create dynamic works. Masha Zhdanova is a freelance writer\, editor\, and illustrator who graduated from SCAD (2019) with a BFA in Sequential Art and recently completed her MFA in Cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies (2022). She was a teaching assistant for two Winter workshops at CCS and has taught comics classes for kids at the Princeton Public Library. Masha’s clients include Publisher’s Weekly\, Women Write About Comics\, and Polygon\, and she also currently edits content for The Anime Herald. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/jam/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COMICMAKERS_JAMBANNER-e1718819987740-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260708T170501Z CREATED:20260630T140744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T170501Z UID:10002730-1791568800-1791579600@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:ART OF Ghada Amer DESCRIPTION:Be among a select group of guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating internationally acclaimed artist Ghada Amer and the opening of her highly anticipated new exhibition at the Arts Council of Princeton\, marking the culmination of her three-year Artist-in-Residency. \nThis intimate\, limited-seating event begins with an exclusive first look at Amer’s newest ceramic and print works in the Taplin Gallery – before the exhibition opens to the public. The evening continues with a beautifully IQuisine catered dinner paired with wine\, creating the perfect setting for conversation\, connection\, and celebration. Ghada Amer will share personal insights into the inspiration and creative process behind this remarkable body of work\, offering a rare opportunity to engage with one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists. With attendance strictly limited\, this is a unique opportunity to experience exceptional art\, fine food and wine\, and meaningful dialogue in an intimate setting. \n Register here URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/art-of-ghada-amer/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:ART OF ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/artofghadaamer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260515T145151Z CREATED:20260513T152146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145151Z UID:10002632-1791574200-1791583200@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Garden State Sounds: Monthly Music Showcase DESCRIPTION:Tap into the heartbeat of New Jersey’s independent music scene with Garden State Sounds\, a monthly music showcase celebrating homegrown creative energy. More than just a concert series\, this is a gathering place for musicians\, music lovers\, and curious listeners looking to discover the next wave of standout talent emerging from the Garden State. Each month features a thoughtfully curated lineup of original acts representing North\, Central\, and South Jersey. Garden State Sounds is a space to network\, support independent artists\, and reconnect with the kind of live music culture that thrives beyond busy coffee shops and noisy bars. Expect an atmosphere where artists collaborate\, audiences actually listen\, and connections continue long after the last set ends. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a transplant searching for your scene\, you’re welcome here. Come for the music\, stay for the community\, and experience the diverse sounds\, stories\, and spirit that make New Jersey one of the most underrated music hubs in the country. \n Tickets\n \nGarden State Sounds is presented in partnership with CJ Coward. \nTickets are $10 for ACP Members and $15 for General Admission. Limited tickets may be available at the door. URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/garden-state-sounds/ LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Garden-State-Sounds-Princeton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T150000 DTSTAMP:20260716T154434Z CREATED:20260204T163118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T154434Z UID:10002506-1791720000-1791730800@artscouncilofprinceton.org SUMMARY:Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off 2026 DESCRIPTION:Princeton is chock-full of talented home cooks and impressive professional chefs. The fan-favorite annual Community Chili Cook-Off\, hosted by the Arts Council and the Historical Society of Princeton\, puts their skills to the test! Join us at the beautiful Updike Farmstead on Quaker Road for a good old-fashioned cook-off. Our contestants will serve up tasty samples all afternoon — try them all and cast a vote for your favorite. At 2:30pm\, we’ll present the coveted awards. Make a day of it: there will be 15 different chilis to try\, but you’re invited to round out your lunch with a picnic (no alcohol\, please!) Treat yourself to our lemonade stand or a deliciously crisp brew from Triumph Brewery\, with a portion of proceeds benefiting ACP + HSP. A live bluegrass band and lawn games will complete this festive fall day on the farm. So\, who will be named Princeton Chili Champion?! You’ll be the judge of that.  \nCONTESTANT REGISTRATION\n \nAre you famous among your crew for the best chili recipe? It’s time to make it official!  \nRegistration is first-come\, first served. \n \n amateur registration\n \n \nRestaurants\, caterers\, private chefs\, or pros of any kind — the next button is for you! Past participants include Winberies\, Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna\, Yankee Doodle Tap Room\, Jammin’ Crepes\, and more. \nRegistration is first-come\, first served. \n \n pro registration\n \nTICKETS\nFriends\, this event sells out! We hate turning folks away\, so please purchase your ticket in advance to ensure you’re in on the fun. It is likely that no door sales will be available. \n \n attendee tickets\n \nTake a look at last year’s photo album! \n\nFAQ\n\n\n How do I get there and where can I park?\n \nThe address of Updike Farmstead is 354 Quaker Road\, Princeton\, NJ 08540. We’re just minutes from downtown Princeton! \nUpon arriving to the Farmstead\, you will see volunteers guiding you to available parking.  \nPro-tip for locals: avoid parking all together and take advantage of bike paths along the canal towpath. \n\n\n\n What do I need to know to participate as a contestant?\n \nIf you’ve been waiting for a chance to show off your chili recipe\, registration is now open on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \nYou should register under the Amateur category if you are a home cook. If you’re representing a business of any kind — restaurant\, caterer\, private chef — please use the Pro registration.  \nOnly one entry per person\, group\, or restaurant is permitted. \nAll ingredients must be pre-cooked before the event. Chili is to be brought ready to eat and reheated on-site. Chili must be presented in a sanitary crock-pot or similar pot and served at a temperature of 180 degrees. All subject to inspection by Princeton Health Department. Each contestant will have access to ONE outlet\, no exceptions. \nEach contestant must prepare a minimum of 200 2oz samples of chili.  \nChili tasting cups\, spoons\, and napkins will be provided. Contestants are required to provide ingredients\, garnishes\, and kitchen tools\, including serving utensils. Contestants must be at their tasting table for the event’s duration to serve attendees. \nParticipants receive one “plus one” to assist with set-up and serving and all other family and friends must buy a ticket. This is a fundraiser for TWO neighborhood non-profits — invite everyone ya know! Our last two events were sold out\, so advise them not to wait too long to snag their tix as it’s likely none will be available at the door. \n\n\n\n What should I bring as an attendee?\n \nWhile you don’t need to bring anything\, you may choose to make the most of the day by bringing along picnic blankets or lawn chairs for your comfort. You may bring additional snacks to enjoy alongside your chili\, but please refrain from any alcoholic beverages. Triumph beer and lemonade will be available for sale. Water will be available to fill your reusable bottles. \nWe welcome you to bring along lawn chairs and/or picnic blankets for your comfort while you enjoy the music. Pack your family’s favorite card game or a book — enjoy the day how you please. \n\n\n\n Do I need a ticket?\n \nYES! Every attendee must be registered and check in with staff at the door. You do not need to bring a physical ticket — your name will be on the list at the door.  \nKindly note that this event has sold out in prior years. While we know (and love!) that our cheftestants roll with a fan club\,  family members and friends all need tickets to enter the event.  \n\n\n\n I have more questions!\n \nWe have more answers!! Just shoot us an email 🙂 \n\nThe address of Updike Farmstead is 354 Quaker Road\, Princeton\, NJ 08540. We’re just minutes from downtown Princeton! \nUpon arriving to the Farmstead\, you will see volunteers guiding you to available parking.  \nPro-tip for locals: avoid parking all together and take advantage of bike paths along the canal towpath. \nIf you’ve been waiting for a chance to show off your chili recipe\, registration is now open on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \nYou should register under the Amateur category if you are a home cook. If you’re representing a business of any kind — restaurant\, caterer\, private chef — please use the Pro registration.  \nOnly one entry per person\, group\, or restaurant is permitted. \nAll ingredients must be pre-cooked before the event. Chili is to be brought ready to eat and reheated on-site. Chili must be presented in a sanitary crock-pot or similar pot and served at a temperature of 180 degrees. All subject to inspection by Princeton Health Department. Each contestant will have access to ONE outlet\, no exceptions. \nEach contestant must prepare a minimum of 200 2oz samples of chili.  \nChili tasting cups\, spoons\, and napkins will be provided. Contestants are required to provide ingredients\, garnishes\, and kitchen tools\, including serving utensils. Contestants must be at their tasting table for the event’s duration to serve attendees. \nParticipants receive one “plus one” to assist with set-up and serving and all other family and friends must buy a ticket. This is a fundraiser for TWO neighborhood non-profits — invite everyone ya know! Our last two events were sold out\, so advise them not to wait too long to snag their tix as it’s likely none will be available at the door. \nWhile you don’t need to bring anything\, you may choose to make the most of the day by bringing along picnic blankets or lawn chairs for your comfort. You may bring additional snacks to enjoy alongside your chili\, but please refrain from any alcoholic beverages. Triumph beer and lemonade will be available for sale. Water will be available to fill your reusable bottles. \nWe welcome you to bring along lawn chairs and/or picnic blankets for your comfort while you enjoy the music. Pack your family’s favorite card game or a book — enjoy the day how you please. \nYES! Every attendee must be registered and check in with staff at the door. You do not need to bring a physical ticket — your name will be on the list at the door.  \nKindly note that this event has sold out in prior years. While we know (and love!) that our cheftestants roll with a fan club\,  family members and friends all need tickets to enter the event.  \nWe have more answers!! Just shoot us an email 🙂 \nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-community-chili-cook-off-2026/ LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/princeton-chili-cook-off-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR