Art People Party 2025

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 • 7-10PM 

The Art People Party is our annual art + wine party. Each year’s theme inspires whimsy decor, creative fashions, and delectable bites from local eateries, while the signature Tombola art auction sees that every ticket holder leaves with an original piece of 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. 

What is the "Tombola"?

Good question!

THE TOMBOLA

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. More info about the participating artists coming soon!
ONLINE GALLERY

Interested in sponsorship?

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

MUSE

TIMOTHY M. ANDREWS

In memory of Kristina Johnson

PHLIP E. CLIPPINGER & DR. MELISSA MARKS

LYDIA & JOHAN PFEIFFER

DEVOTEE

JOHN & MELANIE CLARKE

LINDSEY & STEPHEN FORDEN

DEBORA & JOHN HAINES

PATRICK DE MAYNADIER

MELISSA JAMESON PHARES

ANNE M. VANLENT

KAREN & TOM WILKINSON

ENTHUSIAST

JENNIFER BRYSON

LIZ & MICHAEL DECKER

ALISAN & KEVIN KAVOOKJIAN

Dorothy & Charles Plohn Jr.

Janak Tull & Francesca Bello