Artist Talk: C.a Shofed & Jane Zamost of Inspired by Optimism

Taplin Gallery - Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Join the Arts Council of Princeton for an artist talk featuring C.a Shofed & Jane Zamost of INSPIRED BY OPTIMISM, on view in the ACP's Taplin Gallery.  Color, for C.a Shofed, dominates his work. “Bright, vibrant, saturated color. It denotes new birth and rejuvenation. Things old...

Art People Party: Club 57 and the Cosmic Closet

Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

Join the Arts Council for the party of the season! ART PEOPLE PARTY will transport you to the early 1980s East Village art scene of Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, RuPaul and more. Jam to the music of the era spun by DJ Darius...

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
Event Series ART OF Series

ART OF The Painted Word, Merging Poetry and Painting

Arts Council of Princeton Princeton, NJ

The Arts Council of Princeton proudly presents the ART OF. From collecting art to tasting wine, this series will introduce you to the endless creativity and innovation in our community. Created by locals, for locals, these all inclusive experiences require no supplies or commitment. Just...

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...

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