Arts Council of Princeton

Use this open studio space to tackle a creative project! Have a stack of art supplies collecting dust? Looking to make your existing artistic process more social? If you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This...

Stylebook and the Arts Council of Princeton see a new outfit in your future. Bring garments that no longer serve you, and the fashion fates will guide you to new-to-you pieces destined to be yours. We all have a piece of nice clothing that just didn’t work out for whatever reason. It might not fit...

Four on the Floor – Princeton’s first and only alternative-rock music festival. Four on the Floor Fest began in 2023, created by Princeton locals Jedd Lopez and Zoe Ferguson. This alt-rock music festival is completely musician-run and highlights fresh, emerging talent with over three hours of live music celebrating our vibrant music scene.​ Four on...

Arts Council of Princeton & Funk Daddy Vintage present…Pop-Up Vintage Market The best finds aren’t brand new: they’re the ones that stop you in your tracks, bring out your fashion alter ego, and elicit countless, “where did you get that”s. Step back in time and shop for *your* perfect secondhand haul. More than 20 of our area’s...

Come listen to an intriguing art detective story. Included in the exhibition at the ACP in celebration of the semiquincentennial is a painting by Laura Wheeler Waring, an African American artist whose portraits of Black Americans are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum, that has been hidden in an attic for...

Princeton Porchfest has a NEW DATE and you’re invited! We’re excited to bring Porchfest into a new season: Let’s celebrate five years of Porchfest together! Starting at noon, multiple porches around town – generously lent by neighbors – will host sets of live music throughout the day. Most porches feature five sets each. A new act takes...

A community collaboration showcasing art about the past, present, and future of the nation Experience a powerful night of art in Princeton with the Re-visioning America initiative. Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Re-visioning America invites contemplation of the past, present, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of...

Shake off the stress of your work week and get hands-on. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the basics of natural dyeing and the art of bundle dyeing. This brand-new BYOB session is led by Jackie of Thmble & Needle. Each participant will take home a one-of-a-kind silk scarf made with blooms picked straight from Jackie’s...

The Arts Council of Princeton’s Annual Pop-Up Beer + Wine Garden returns on September 19 from 2-5pm. We provide the local brews, refreshing vino, live music, grill, and games – all you have to do is show up and have a good time! There’s never been an easier – or more fun – way to...

Join us for the ART OF Ceviche: Flavors of Peru, an immersive afternoon celebrating the vibrant culinary traditions and culture of Peru. Carlos Sumba, owner of Q’ero Restaurant, will lead a live ceviche demonstration while sharing the history and regional traditions behind Peru’s iconic dish. Guests will enjoy tastings of ceviche along with a selection of traditional Peruvian bites throughout the afternoon.

Printmaking meets ceramics. Shake off the stress of your work week and explore the connections between ceramics and printmaking in this all-new BYOB workshop! Dave DiMarchi, ACP artist-instructor and owner of 9INHANDPRESS, will introduce you to the basics of relief printing and slab-built ceramics. You’ll carve, stamp and glaze a pair of coasters – and...

Charles Evans Scholars Exhibition On View: September 10 – October 3, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 5-6pm This annual exhibition celebrates the artistic achievements of exceptional Princeton High School students. Made possible by the Charles Evans Foundation, the scholarship program was established in 2011 to support young artists through a partnership with the Arts...

Rooted in Bloom by Prajakta Joshi On View: August 29 – October 3, 2026 Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 9, 5-7pm Garden Club Collaboration on view starting Friday, September 25 Artist statement: Born in Mumbai, raised in Dubai, and with years in the fast-paced design worlds of India and New York, New Jersey, Prajakta Joshi’s life...

Echoes in Our Bones The Empowering Legacy of Black Women Artists in American Art and Culture Curated by Judith K. Brodsky and Rhinold L. Ponder On View: Saturday, August 29 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 9 from 5-7pm Panel Discussion: Thursday, September 17 from 5:30-6:30pm at Princeton University Art Museum. ABOUT...

The choir you didn’t know you needed. Pop-Up Choir Princeton is an all-ages community singing experience where families, neighbors, and music-lovers come together to sing pop songs in harmony — no auditions, no pressure, just joy. Kids and parents sing side-by-side Adults who “used to sing” feel safe to try again First-time singers get to experience the...

Use this open studio space to tackle a creative project! Have a stack of art supplies collecting dust? Looking to make your existing artistic process more social? If you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This...

Let’s come together for an evening of community, culture, and friendly competition… A traditional game of chance, Lotería is often referred to as “Mexican bingo”.  Instead of numbered balls, we’ll use a colorful deck of illustrated cards featuring cultural icons, symbols, and figures. Our caller, Leticia, will announce the image, and you’ll mark your corresponding...

The Pat Fisher Memorial Exhibition: Featuring Aaron Fisher & Freddie A. Young Jr. On View in our Siegal Gallery: August 4 – August 29, 2026 Opening reception during the August 5 Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets event from 5-7pm

Shop our yART sale for creative bargains and unique finds, all handcrafted by local artisans. This flea-market style event will be held outdoors in the ACP parking lot and around our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in Downtown Princeton, NJ. Browse 30+ vendors while listening to catch cult-favorite radio station WPRB spinning vinyl by...

Life’s Harmony: Femininity, Divinity, and Mandalas By Anamika Sinha On view: June 5-July 3 Opening: Friday, June 5 | 5-7pm Mandala 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...