Stacy Ducharme
PRINCETON, NJ January 18, 2013—Applications are now available for Communiversity Festival of the Arts, the town-gown event that attracts more than 40,000 people to the heart of Princeton every spring. Communiversity 2013 is presented by the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) with participation from the students of Princeton University.
This year’s festivities will take place on Sunday, April 28, rain or shine, from 1pm-6pm—a change from previous years when the event was held on Saturday. “Local merchants and event participants made a strong case that Sunday would be a preferable day for Communiversity. We are very pleased that we had the support of the town, police and university in changing the event day. We now look forward to a Communiversity that is bigger and better than ever,” said Jeff Nathanson, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton. Over 200 booths showcasing original art and contemporary crafts, unique merchandise and taste-tempting food, plus 5 stages of continuous entertainment draw attendees of all ages to downtown Princeton on Nassau and Witherspoon Streets, in Palmer Square (on the Green) and throughout the University campus.
All interested participants—including artists, crafters, merchandise and food vendors, non-profit organizations and performers—should visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org to download and print an application. Potential food vendors must submit their applications by Friday, March 1, 2013. All others must complete and return their applications to the ACP by Friday, March 8, 2013. Because Communiversity is a juried event, applications postmarked after the published deadlines will not be considered. All accepted participants will be notified on or about March 20, 2013.
The Arts Council of Princeton, founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by architect Michael Graves, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in a wide range of media. ACP programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population of the greater Princeton region. For more information, visit www.artscouncilorprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.
