The Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood by Romus Broadway

Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood Princeton, NJ

ON VIEW THROUGH MAY 2023 An important portion of the rich history of Princeton’s Historic Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood resides in the memories and family stories of many of its residents. Recognizing the importance of preserving and documenting these recollections, the Arts Council of Princeton announces a...

Inspired by Optimism

Taplin Gallery - Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

C.a Shofed & Jane Zamost

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 8 | 3-5pm

In the making of this exhibit, we began to explore what optimism looks like … its color, value, image and movement.  Does it exist during life’s positive moments or perhaps, the most challenging?  

Illuminations

Solley Lobby – Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

I let light tell its stories.

Free

Installation: Interaural Space

Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Grace Villamil ON VIEW: MAIN LOBBY My art is driven by my interest in perception, our interconnected nature and the shared experience. Through the synthesis of sound, light, environment and material, I explore an idea of mysticism: the boundaries of humanity and the uncertainty beyond...

Downtown Princeton Gallery Crawl

Taplin Gallery - Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Join us for a night of art at the Princeton University Art Museum’s two downtown galleries, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Princeton Public Library! Drop into open houses at the Arts Council, Art@Bainbridge, Art on Hulfish, and the Library to enjoy live music, food...

Free

Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word Open Mic

Solley Theater - Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

All are invited to perform original works based on this month's theme - BLOOM & GROW - to be interpreted as broadly as the performer wishes. Or, join our encouraging audience. HOW TO PERFORM: - Prepare a story, poem, or spoken word piece up to...

Free

Story Time with Jeff

Solley Theater - Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Every Saturday at 10am, enjoy a morning of story and song with Jeff Trainor of JaZams! Storytime with Jeff is a half-hour event that welcomes families to sing, dance, read, and enjoy some free fun. Jeff is an accomplished musician and actor with a growing fanbase...

Free

Swap-O-Rama: Upcycle Your Closet

Solley Theater - Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Let's all take a look in our closets. When is the last time you wore that pink plaid blazer or those red velvet bellbottoms? The EPA reports that we generate 16 million tons of textile waste annually, and that is just here in the United...

$18

Community Workshop with Onome Olotu, Artist-in-Residence

Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Want to step into the past? The Princeton community is invited to join in a free art-making workshop with our spring Artist-in-Residence Onome Olotu.During her residency, Onome has created individual 8x10" pre-printed panels of Princeton-area historical landmarks. Participants of this drop-in style workshop will embellish the...

Free

Café Improv

For the past 25 years, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. Serving as a vibrant musical oasis for the Princeton community, Café Improv is a gathering place to share artistic ideas and provide inspiration to...

Princeton Porchfest 2023

Downtown Princeton, NJ

April ARTS will culminate on Saturday, April 29 with the inaugural Princeton Porchfest from 12-6pm. PorchFest is a family-friendly event featuring musicians of all kinds playing free shows on porches throughout the neighborhood. Attendees are invited to stroll from porch to porch and relax on...

Princeton Art Bazaar

Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Celebrate springtime in Princeton with an art extravaganza! Shop the region's most exciting vendors working in ceramics, textiles, printmaking, wood, glass, leather, jewelry, self-care, vintage, and more. Sip local brews in the Triumph Brewing Co Beer Garden, and get hands-on in our all-ages open studios.It's a full...

Free