Arts Council of Princeton

This spring, our signature fundraising celebration, Art People Party, gets a gritty makeover with a ’90s grunge theme, making for an unforgettable night where art, attitude, and community collide. The Arts Council of Princeton proudly presents Art People Party 2026: GRUNGE, a raw and joyful evening celebrating the people who make our community feel creative,...

Princeton French Film Festival Screening: Cartoonists: Footsoldiers of Democracy About the festival: Conceived as a public humanities initiative, a community-engaged project, and an innovative promotion of the arts in Princeton, this festival will celebrate cinema in all its richness and complexity. Open to everyone upon registration. About the movie: In 2014, one year before the...

Beginner-friendly intro to wheel ceramics! Shake off the stress of your work week and give pottery a whirl! You bring your favorite brew, wine, or bubbly, and we take care of the rest. Sela Stazzone, ACP artist-instructor and owner of Jean Ceramics, will introduce you to the basics of throwing a bowl on the potter’s wheel....

April 12–18, 2026, marks Architecture Week across the state of New Jersey. We are excited to partner with the AIA Central New Jersey to celebrate with a special exhibition featuring the 2025 AIA CNJ Design Awards project submissions. Join us on April 14 from 6-8 PM for the opening reception. This collection of projects showcases...

Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble of young musicians who come together to tackle the challenge of playing great works of the chamber orchestra literature. Stretto has performed in Chicago, Paris, Prague, Brussels, Beijing, Shanghai, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria, and as a featured guest performing ensemble at the Philadelphia Bach...

Princeton’s only roda de samba!   What began as backyard jam sessions among friends has grown into a joyful community gathering. Samb’in Princeton is Princeton’s first roda de samba, where musicians play around a shared table and everyone is invited to sing, clap, dance, and celebrate together. Join us at the Arts Council to experience...

Join the Arts Council for a community celebration in honor of Paul Robeson’s 128th Birthday. This multi-media celebration will honor the legacy of Paul Robeson, Princeton’s “native son” and scholar, all American athlete, artist, and activist. This event is free and open to all ages.

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...

About the festival: Conceived as a public humanities initiative, a community-engaged project, and an innovative promotion of the arts in Princeton, this festival will celebrate cinema in all its richness and complexity. Open to everyone upon registration. About the movie: Résonance Acadie follows the journey of ten young artists from the Acadian diaspora, who are...

Join us for a fascinating, part-lecture, part-live demonstration with edible artist Linda Khachadurian, where art, science, and social impact collide. Linda will introduce participants to the basics of isomalt, a sugar derived from sugar beets, and explain why this glossy, durable material has become her medium of choice for sculptural work. Watch as a sugar...

Meet area artists, receive peer-to-peer feedback, and share creative resources. Princeton Crit provides a monthly space for artists to come together to share and discuss their creative practice. Together, we’ll foster an atmosphere of constructive peer-to-peer criticism, free of judgment and open to all. We encourage a diversity of voices, mediums, artistic skills, and projects...

A live Indian Classical dance performance. Our Winter 2026 Artist-in-Residence Nisha Pradeep’s residency will culminate in a live performance, bridging ancient tradition and futuristic inquiry through the accessible and emotive language of dance. A guided discussion with the audience will follow. This dance contrasts humanity’s organic, multi-millennial evolution with the rapid, exponential growth of synthetic intelligence. Through...

Join us for a one-day art pop-up showcasing the recent works of Joe Kossow. Artist statement: The source material for these works are photographs that date from 1860-1940.  I spend a long time editing the photos (changing their scale, eliminating certain elements, working with aspects of dark and light) until I have recomposed the works. ...

The Ephemeral Waltz of the Butterfly By Gina Lucia On view: Mar 21 – Apr 18 Opening: Sat, Mar 21 | 3-5pm Exhibition statement: Our bodies by construction imitate objects in nature that keep us alive. However, we are as ephemeral as the leaves on a tree and as we evolve, change form and respond...

The Traveling Waffle House Interviews By artist Sheryl Bassman On view: Mar 21 – Apr 18 Opening: Sat, Mar 21 | 3-5pm Exhibition Statement: I have had an obsession with the Waffle House and its ageless presence for as long as I can remember. I spent the majority of my life waitressing and traveling around...

WILD CLAY Curated by John Reinking and Marg Diaz On view: Mar 21 – Apr 18 (CLOSED MARCH 28 FOR AN EVENT) Opening: Sat, Mar 21 | 3-5pm Exhibition statement: “Wild clay” refers to clay that is not commercially available, but instead has been personally sourced from the earth. It must be discovered, dug, used...

Poets and spoken word fans, join us for an afternoon of heartfelt storytelling, community connection, and reflection celebrating the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, Princeton’s 20th historic district. The program will begin at 2pm with book signings, followed by remarks from our Executive Director Adam Welch and a conversation with the Rev. Gregory S. Smith, Evelyn Turner-Counts, and Aaron...

Arrange your own springy bouquet! During this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll supply seasonal blooms for you to arrange under the tutilage of Hafsa of That Girl with Flowers. Perfect to gift to a loved one or keep for yourself! Instruction, materials, and tools are provided. Bring some friends or come on your own to meet fellow art-lovers...

Struggle to make the perfect bowl of Matcha or Matcha latte at home? Wish you could craft your favorite Ooika drinks yourself? Our interactive (and tasty) class will reveal all our tips, tricks, and recipe to make your favorite Matcha latte with confidence. What you’ll Learn: How to whisk Matcha properly, avoiding clumps or bitterness...

This Living Museum is a vibrant celebration of Black culture, paying homage to the past, present, and future during Black History Month. Showcasing an array of exhibits highlighting the remarkable contributions of Black individuals throughout history, the event promises an immersive and educational experience for all. Free and open for all to enjoy.

Join us for a special screening of “America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation”, followed by a Q&A with directors Horacio Marquinez and Kirill Myltsev. Attendee’s are invited to an Opening Reception featuring additional work by Horacio and Kirill in our Taplin Gallery from 3-5pm following this event.

Our beginner-friendly evening of linocut printmaking with an anti-Valentine’s day spin. It’s OK if the cutesy romance of Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or still plotting your ex’s downfall, you’re invited to carve your heart out during a BYOB night out. Bring along a 4×6″ design and we’ll teach...

Join us for a powerful interfaith gathering held in partnership with the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton Join religious leaders from diverse faith traditions as they share what “loving thy neighbor” means in their faith and how each of us can bring this sacred practice into daily life.