FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 • 7-10PM
@ the Arts Council of Princeton

Known for transforming spaces with whimsy décor and artistic installations, our annual Art People Party will embody the theme of PROM, a kaleidoscope of youthful nostalgia x present day wisdom as imagined through a joyful, inclusive, and artistic lens. 

Art People Party promises creative fashions, open beer and wine bar, dinner, and DJ dance party, while the signature “Tombola” art experience sees that every ticket holder leaves with original artwork. Each Tombola ticket holder previews the available choices, all contributed by talented regional artists, and makes a quick decision when their number is drawn. Partygoers will enjoy creative photo opportunities, watch live art-making unfold, and dance the night away with friends old and new. 

Thank you to our Honorary Event Chairs, Kathy Herring and Weezie Steffens.

What is the "Tombola"?

Good question!

The Tombola is...

a fast-paced Italian-style art lottery where all participants are guaranteed to go home with a piece of art! The artwork is donated by generous local artists and is all valued at $350+. After previewing the works, on view at the party and a special preview exhibition preceding the event, participating guests have just a few moments to select their favorite work once their unique number is called.
Preview Tombola art

This year, we are thrilled to honor Kristin S. Appelget, Assistant Vice President for Community and Regional Affairs at Princeton University. Kristin’s transformative work in Princeton’s development and engagement with our organization (and countless others) has had an immeasurable impact on the town of Princeton and beyond. From her role at Princeton University to her time as President and CEO of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Kristin has exemplified leadership, collaboration, and a dedication to civic responsibility. We can’t wait to celebrate her remarkable achievements and contributions at this special event. 

Art People Party supports the Arts Council of Princeton’s mission of Building Community through the Arts by raising vital funds for programs that serve at-risk youth, families, LGBTQ+ teens, and low-income seniors, as well as our expanding Artist-in-Residence Program. Your sponsorship directly fuels access to high-quality arts programming, fostering creativity and equity throughout our region. 

Become a sponsor

We hope you will consider becoming a key sponsor for this signature event that fuels the creative vibrancy and cultural equity in our region. Sponsors not only receive fantastic exposure through our ever-growing social channels and e-mails reaching our list of 15,000 subscribers, but also tickets for your employees, clients, or yourself! 

Please contact Emma Stephens to learn more and pledge your support.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

BENEFACTOR

SARAH & CHARLIE HATFIELD

MUSE

TIMOTHY M. ANDREWS

In memory of Kristina Johnson

PHILIP E. CLIPPINGER & DR. MELISSA MARKS

TAMARA FRANKLIN

TINA & DANIEL MOTTO

LYDIA & JOHAN PFEIFFER

WEEZIE & LAUNNY STEFFENS

DEVOTEE

JOHN & MELANIE CLARKE

LINDSEY & STEPHEN FORDEN

DEBORA & JOHN HAINES

KATHY & JAMIE HERRING

KOOKIE JOHNSON & TOM SHEERAN

PATRICK DE MAYNADIER

MARYELLEN MCQUADE & DAVID CHUNG

MELISSA JAMESON PHARES

EMILY K. REEVES

ANNE M. VANLENT

KAREN & TOM WILKINSON

ROSALIE WOLARSKY

ENTHUSIAST

JENNIFER BRYSON

Elizabeth Collier & Ron Cacciola

LIZ & MICHAEL DECKER

Leanna & David Jahnke

ALISAN & KEVIN KAVOOKJIAN

KERRY PERRETTA

Dorothy & Charles Plohn Jr.

AUSTIN & ANN STARKEY

Nina and Ed Stelmakh

Janak Tull & Francesca Bello

Ross & Lesley Wishnick