Arts Council of Princeton

Arts Council of Princeton Public art, classes + camps, markets, community events, cultural appreciation, and so much more.

We offer art classes & workshops for all ages and skill levels, summer camp for ages 5-16, concerts, art exhibitions in our award-winning Taplin Gallery, and many free community cultural events throughout the year. Inquire about our scholarships, volunteering, donating, and view our year-round calendar of events by visiting artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609.924.8777.

09/21/2026

Celebrating Day of the Dead (El Día de Los Mu***os) has been an ACP tradition for 25 years!

Observed in Mexico and throughout the world in early November, the holiday is a time for family and friends to remember loved ones who have passed.

We invite you to learn about this culturally rich holiday by joining us for a free, family-friendly festival. We’ll create crafts inspired by traditional Mexican folk art, decorate sugar skulls, enjoy live music, and more!

Want to take part in our community altar? Share a photo someone special before oct 20 and we will include it in a collage wrapping around our altar: https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/day-of-the-dead-26/

Sun, November 1, 1-3pm | Thank you to the Princeton Shopping Center for sponsoring this event

Have you had time to stop by our “Echoes in Our Bones: The Empowering Legacy of Black Women Artists in American Art and ...
09/18/2026

Have you had time to stop by our “Echoes in Our Bones: The Empowering Legacy of Black Women Artists in American Art and Culture” exhibition yet?

Here are two upcoming opportunities to visit, see more & dive deeper into the work:

Thurs, Sept 24 | 5:30-7:30pm: Re-visioning America Gallery Crawl - Drop in for open houses at the Princeton University Art Museum , art@bainbridge, Princeton Public Library NJ , Morven Museum & Garden and here at the ACP. Enjoy art-making activities (we will have our friends from the Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild here) and speak with curators about the works on view. also, don’t forget to walk by dohm alley to view the Historical Society of Princeton exhibition and the spring st mural created by our current artist-in-residence Martryce Roach

Thurs, Oct 1 | 5:00-6:30pm: In conversation about “Silks” by Laura Wheeler Waring - Come listen to an intriguing detective story about this piece that has been hidden in an attic for 110 years. Dr. Starr, scholar Valerie Harris, and a conservator from the conservation center will hold a conversation moderated by Brodsky and Ponder in our taplin gallery where the painting is on view.

About the exhibit:
Curated by Judith K. Brodsky & RHINOLD PONDER |Artist | Writer this show explores how themes of identity, history, and cultural resilience have endured and transformed across generations.
Pairings of artists from past and present include Faith Ringgold and Bisa Butler, Selma Burke and Alison Saar, Mary Lovelace O’Neal and Julie Mehretu, Betye Saar and Tschabalala Self, Carrie Mae Weems and LaToya Ruby Frazier, Laura Wheeler Waring and Jordan Casteel, Elizabeth Catlett and Kara Walker, and Howardena Pindell and Shinique Smith.

( Photos by Sophia Zengierski )

09/17/2026

Disclaimer: No PSLs were harmed in the making of this video.

PSA: Our Annual Pop-Up B**r + W**e Garden is THIS SATURDAY! Get your tickets today (21+ only): https://tinyurl.com/mvebh84r

FOUR ON THE FLOOR IS BACK YALL!!Princeton’s first and only alt rock festival returns to our Solley theater on Sat, Oct 1...
09/15/2026

FOUR ON THE FLOOR IS BACK YALL!!

Princeton’s first and only alt rock festival returns to our Solley theater on Sat, Oct 17 from 6-9pm.

This event is completely musician-run and highlights fresh, emerging talent with over three hours of live music. This year’s lineup includes bands gina royale , Sophie Swanson , yipper , and returning favorite Bomber Jacket

So come discover new sounds and support the musicians making them - tickets are live now: https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/four-on-the-floor-2026/

Were you at last week's opening? You may spot yourself in our photo album of the event! Thank you to everyone who attend...
09/14/2026

Were you at last week's opening? You may spot yourself in our photo album of the event! Thank you to everyone who attended and has supported this exhibition.

See them all here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4PWH

PS If you haven't had the chance yet, there is still time:
On view until Oct 3 | Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 12-4pm or by appointment.

The Opening of "Echoes in Our Bones" took place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. This exhibition explores how themes of identity, history, and cultural resilience have endured and transformed across generations. Echoes in Our Bones examines how these artists have explored and expanded the....

09/13/2026

Visited teaching artist Donna Payton studio for a bit of color inspo on this rainy sunday

Her class “art quest: collage & composition” kicks off on Thursday, October 29 and still has spots available. Sign up via our website.

Spotted 👀 Our bestie Mark Freda rockin’ a Porchfest tee! Show your Porchfest pride as well and grab one via our online s...
09/13/2026

Spotted 👀 Our bestie Mark Freda rockin’ a Porchfest tee!

Show your Porchfest pride as well and grab one via our online shop or in person at our front desk: https://tinyurl.com/yz67yx9n

And then we will see you for all the fun Sat, Sept 26 from 12-6pm - full map and performer lineup is on our website: https://tinyurl.com/4526fu6v

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102 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
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