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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/2030-02-06/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-02-13/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-02-20/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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-2/2030-02-23/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-02-27/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-03-06/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-03-13/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300320T210000
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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/2030-03-20/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300323T220000
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-2/2030-03-23/
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:20300327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300327T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
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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/2030-03-27/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300403T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-04-03/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300410T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-04-10/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300417T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-04-17/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300424T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-04-24/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300427T220000
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-2/2030-04-27/
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:20300501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300501T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
CREATED:20240124T180146Z
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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/2030-05-01/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300508T210000
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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/2030-05-08/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300515T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-05-15/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300522T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-05-22/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300525T220000
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-2/2030-05-25/
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:20300529T190000
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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/2030-05-29/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300605T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-06-05/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300612T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T171612Z
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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/2030-06-12/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300619T210000
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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/2030-06-19/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300622T220000
DTSTAMP: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-2/2030-06-22/
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:20300626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300626T210000
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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/2030-06-26/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300703T210000
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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/2030-07-03/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-07-10/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-07-17/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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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/2030-07-24/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Free or Low Cost
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