Arts Council annual arts and crafts sale set Nov. 10 through Dec. 22

   The Arts Council of Princeton will present "Sauce for the Goose," its annual holiday arts and crafts sale, beginning Thursday and running through Dec. 22, at its new location at the conTEMPORARY Arts Center at the Princeton Shopping Center.
   This year’s sale will feature more than 30 artists and artisans. Kicking off the six-week sale — a longer run than ever before — will be an opening reception Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., with refreshments.
   "Sauce for the Goose" features a mix of fine art and functional crafts, including paintings, drawings, functional and decorative ceramics, glasswork, holiday ornaments, greeting cards, photography, jewelry, hats and scarves, and more. Everyone is invited to take a gander as the sale runs throughout the entire holiday season.
   The Arts Council will also offer a special members-only discount. All members will receive 10 percent off their total purchase throughout the entire duration of the sale. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Arts Council can purchase a membership and receive their 10 percent discount immediately.
   "Sauce for the Goose not only makes it possible for Princeton residents to find handmade arts and crafts objects; it also supports local artists by providing them a valuable outlet for their work," says Maria Evans, Arts Council gallery manager, who also organizes the annual sale.
   "Sauce for the Goose" was born 10 years ago as an invitational sale lasting only a couple of days, featuring work by Arts Council ceramics students, and it developed over the years. The name comes from one of the founders who made ceramic tiles with geese on them and also from an old nursery rhyme: "What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander." Continuing the tradition, the Arts Council’s sale provides important income for local artists during the holiday season.
   Sale hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The sale will be closed for Thanksgiving but open the next day and through the Thanksgiving weekend.
   "Sauce for the Goose" is located at the Arts Council’s conTEMPORARY Arts Center at the south end of Princeton Shopping Center, right next to Eckerd Pharmacy.
   For more information, please visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org, or call (609) 924-8777.