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SUMMARY:Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction
DESCRIPTION:Commit to Memory: The Precipice of ExtinctionBy Cheryl GrossOn view: June 5-July 3Opening: Fri\, June 5 | 5-7pm\nExhibition statement:Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction is a multi-platform\, social commentary addressing the shifting and eventual disappearance of our culture using animals as metaphors with overall goal being socially relevant as well as visually compelling. \nUsing animals on the endangered species list I have created a multi-media graphic audiovisual representation of society teetering on the verge of collapse. Artistic depictions of animal species as victims illustrate the decline of the American democratic system. Use of the word “extinction” throughout the narrative is the blueprint of this project. \nThe Elephant alludes to the destruction of family and community. Scientists have long used footage of elephant rescues to measure humanities ability to feel empathy. This aspect of the project questions the impulse to kill animals that make us feel “love.” \nThe Penguin explores the disappearance of societal structures. With the destruction of the artic certain penguins are left with nowhere to go except man-made exploitive habitats such as Sea World. What is life when our last option resembles a prison? \nThe Frog alludes to complete extinction caused by disease through globalization. The African Bullfrog was brought to the Americas for one purpose—to be living pregnancy tests for humans. These creatures\, used to predict life\, eventually became the destruction of an entire species of frogs as they carried a fungus eradicating the indigenous golden frog. This is reminiscent of indigenous peoples succumbing to European diseases. \nThe Tiger explores the emotional impact due to the fact of how home and territory is rapidly being diminished by development. By obliterating our environment\, we are left to somehow adjust to new social order and redefine the norm. The contributing factors such as war\, globalization\, gentrification and handouts\, continue to pave the way but it is not without consequence. \nA quote by Nicelle Davis explains my statement rather clearly: \nDeath is a charmer; nothing makes us feel more alive than brushing shoulders with him at a bar\, in our cars\, or at 5\,000 feet in the air. Every time we risk and survive there is a thrill. We feel like we won more life because we are not the ones dying. \nThere is something sexy about Death\, how when poachers take a machete to the face of an elephant\, how sex is always better once it’s gone\, or when whalers take a grenade harpoon to a whale—even more so when an entire species is gone\, how life looks for life even inside a zoo. \nBut Death is a trickster. We can never win at his game. We might be living\, but our humanity is dying. Soon\, there will be nothing of our lives worth living for. \nAbout the artist:Brooklyn native Cheryl Gross is an illustrator\, painter\, writer and motion graphic artist living and working in the New York/ Jersey City area. She is a professor at Pratt Institute. \nCheryl’s work has appeared in numerous films\, TV shows\, publications\, and graces the walls of many corporate and museum collections including: Zebra Poetry Film Festival\, Berlin\, New York Times\, Riverside Museum\, Riverside\, Ca.\, The Museum of The City of New York\, Mississippi Museum of Art\, Laforet Harajuku Museum\, Tokyo\, Japan\, Artist-In-Residency\, Kunstlerhaus\, Saarbruken\, Germany. Finalist Elizabeth Hulings Foundation\, 2014\, Artist-In-Residency Program\, Dilsberg\, Germany\, 2015\, four-time recipient Eileen Kaminsky Family Foundation Residency\, Jersey City\, 2018-2020\, Art fair 14c 2021-2023. 2023- Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction\, Louis K. Redding Gallery\, Wilmington Delaware\, Curated by The Bridge Gallery\, 2023\, The Z Factor: The Hybrid Realms of Cheryl Gross\, MANA Contemporary\, Jersey City\, NJ\, Curated by Kristin DeAngelis\, Design: Kele McComsey\, 2025\, The Ethereal Realms of Mythology: Past & Present\, Art House Productions Gallery\, Jersey City\, NJ\, Curated & Design: Andrea Mckenna \nWebsiteInstagramFacebook
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/commit-to-memory-the-precipice-of-extinction/
LOCATION:Lower Level Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Life in Harmony: Mandalas by Anamika
DESCRIPTION:Life in Harmony: Mandalas by Anamika\nOn view: June 5-July 3\nOpening: Friday\, June 5 | 5-7pm\nExhibition statement:\nMandala artwork symbolizes harmony\, balance\, and the interconnectedness of life. Intricate patterns radiate from the center\, representing unity and cosmic order. With its vibrant colors and sacred geometry\, the mandala invites viewers into a meditative space\, offering a visual journey toward inner peace\, spiritual awakening\, and universal energy. \nAbout the artist:\nAnamika Sinha is a self-taught artist whose creative journey began in childhood. Growing up\, she was naturally drawn to art\, exploring drawing and expression at an early age. Although she did not have access to formal training due to location constraints\, her father played an important role in nurturing her interest and guiding her first steps in art. \nAs life progressed\, academic priorities took over and art slowly faded into the background. For nearly two decades\, she was completely away from creative practice\, focusing instead on studies\, career responsibilities\, marriage\, and raising a family. Amid the busy and demanding years of raising three boys\, she felt the need to reconnect with something personal and fulfilling. \nIn 2022\, she returned to art\, picking up from where she had left off many years ago. Since then\, there has been no looking back. Her artistic journey has become a space of rediscovery\, growth\, and healing. With every artwork\, she continues to learn\, improve\, and evolve her style. \nShe is especially drawn to detailed work\, whether it is human portraits\, animal studies\, or intricate mandala art. Mandalas\, in particular\, feel meditative and grounding for her\, while portraits allow her to capture emotion and expression. Her work reflects patience\, depth\, and a strong emotional connection to her subjects\, marking a powerful return to her lifelong passion. \nArtist statement:\nI started my artistic journey in 2022\, and since then I have been learning and exploring different styles of art. I am still growing as an artist and discovering my own voice through practice and observation. \nI enjoy creating detailed artwork\, as I love focusing on small elements that bring life to a piece. Mandala art is very special to me because it feels meditative and calming. When I create mandalas\, I feel peaceful and fully present in the moment. \nAlong with mandalas\, I also enjoy making portraits of people and animals. Through portraits\, I try to capture emotions\, expressions\, and the quiet stories behind each subject. \nMy work is a journey of learning\, patience\, and exploration\, where I express both detail and emotion in different ways. \nInstagram
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/lifes-harmony-femininity-divinity-and-mandalas/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Seeing with Artists Eyes: Princeton Culture Safari
DESCRIPTION:reserve your space!\n					 \nJoin us for this very special fundraising event. Proceeds help support the Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence program as well as our many outreach initiatives. \nSeeing with artist’s eyes makes the familiar both fun and inspiring on this multi-sensorial exploration of Princeton’s Nassau Street and Palmer Square.  \nA Culture Safari is an eye-opening experience that consists of exploring the street scene\, edgier shops\, alternative stores\, and cafes (where we will be tasting some hidden gem menu items!)\, while incorporating our tracking skills of slowing\, looking down\, and expanding perceptions to generate new insights and creative thinking.  \n“Information grows much faster in ‘hot spots’ where the thought of one person builds on that of many others. So\, where is the right place to be? Choosing the wrong environment will probably hinder the unfolding of creativity\, however\, occasionally a single experience of awe provides the fuel for a lifetime of creative work.” – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi\, from his book “Creativity: the psychology of discovery and invention”  \nYour Guide\, Mikel Cirkus : As a modern anthropologist and self-proclaimed itinerant semiotician\, Mikel wades through the noise of society to find the signals that could dictate the next big consumer trend of tomorrow. Incorporating over thirty-years of global insights\, wisdom\, and experience with a truly creative lens\, Mikel uses strategic foresight to identify simultaneous developments on the fringe and recognizes patterns as they materialize into trends. As a designer\, photographer\, illustrator and writer\, Mikel brings a unique perspective on the rapidly changing world of trends\, content creation\, and execution. He is currently the Global Senior Director\, Foresight & Design\, at dsm-firmenich.  www.mikelcirkus.com      \n  \nMeeting location: In front of Jammin’ Crepes on Nassau Street (20 Nassau St\, Princeton\, NJ 08542)Date/Time: Saturday\, June 27\, 10amAttire suggestions: Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather as we will be walking outside (good walking shoes\, sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses\, etc.)Note: Feel free to bring a tote bag along in case you purchase anything along the way!
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/seeing-with-artists-eyes-princeton-culture-safari/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances
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SUMMARY:Café Improv
DESCRIPTION:For the past 30 years\, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. \nServing as a vibrant musical oasis for the Princeton community\, Café Improv is a gathering place to share artistic ideas and provide inspiration to others. Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music\, poetry\, comedy\, and more! Café Improv is easily accessible to the public through affordable admission rates of $1 for ACP Members and $2 General Admission. \nClick here to learn more and/or register to play!
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/monthly-cafe-improv-open-mic-2/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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SUMMARY:Princeton Yoga Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Princeton Yoga Fest brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the unifying power of yoga. \nOur third-annual event offers a powerful lineup of classes\, vendors\, and the much-anticipated return of the Silent Disco Flow. This celebration of movement\, mindfulness\, and community is held in partnership with lululemon. \nThe morning session is held on Hinds Plaza\, a public square located outside the Princeton Public Library. The later classes\, as well as the Mindfulness Market\, are held at the Arts Council of Princeton at 102 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton. \n10am-11am: Community Yoga on Hinds Plaza (free) led by instructors Jen Stewart of Yoga Mechanics\, Montclair\, and Anne Bambino of Empower Yoga\, Ewing. This family-friendly practice will be offered outdoors on Hinds Plaza\, located next to the Princeton Public Library.  \n11am-4pm: Explore our Mindfulness Market\, a one-stop shop for vendors working in self-care\, beauty\, wellness\, accessories\, and food and beverage. This market is free to attend and open to the public. \n3-4pm: Bring the gang for Family Yoga ($10). This gentle\, beginner-friendly class is great for all ages and abilities with inclusion for individuals with special needs and/or physical\, intellectual\, and developmental disabilities. \n4:30-6pm: The grand finale — at the Silent Disco Flow ($65)\, music transmitted through wireless headphones allows for a unique and personalized experience. Attendees of this class will receive an Everywhere Belt Bag from lululemon\, valued at $38. The first fifty registrants will receive an Essential Face Oil\, valued at $128. End the day with our Closing Meditation\, featuring live Ney instrumentals. \n\n \n\n								\n									all tickets + registration\n					 \nThis year’s Princeton Yoga Fest is made possible through the generous support of lululemon\, Empower Yoga\, Schrader Plastic Surgery\, Quinta Esencia\, Hopewell Fare Cafe\, and Princeton Events Company.  \nProceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton\, a 501c3 nonprofit. ACP has been serving the Princeton region for almost 60 years\, founded on the belief that the arts are essential to a healthy and happy society. Thank you for recognizing our ability to uplift spirits\, embrace joy\, and create real change\, right here at home.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/princeton-yoga-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Market
DESCRIPTION:The Princeton Yoga Fest Mindfulness Market is a one-stop shop for self-care\, beauty\, wellness\, healthy food + drinks\, original art\, and more!\n31workcreation888wrappedBeyond the WildflowersChiqui Wood WorkingEarth Kandy Nail PolishEast Coast AlchemyGood Company HomeHenna Art by Mafe MorenoJean CeramicsMISOMARUMade by Maya \nManeï Body & SoapsMilkweed StudiosMontclair Candle CoNOÉ NO OMISESacred Moon DesignShino NYCSofia Victoria Jewelry DesignsSudsverseSue Keown StudiosThe Salt & Savor ApothecaryThe Twisted Hoop
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/mindfulness-market/
LOCATION:Arts Council Parking Lot\, 102 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
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