‘Sauce for the Goose’ crafts sale under way at Arts Council

   The Arts Council of Princeton is presenting "Sauce for the Goose," its annual holiday arts and crafts sale, through through Dec. 22 at its new location, the conTEMPORARY Arts Center at the Princeton Shopping Center.
   "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. This year’s sale is featuring more than 30 artists and artisans. Everyone is invited to stop by and take a gander.
   The Arts Council is offering 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.
   For more information, please visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org, or call (609) 924-8777.