Tag: Arts Council of Princeton
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Coalition for Peace Action: Commemoration of atomic bombings urges new effort for nuclear disarmament
As the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombings over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki passes, Coalition for Peace Action urges further reductions in nuclear weapons and the implementation of measures to reduce the potential of nuclear war. Inside the Arts Council of Princeton, the grassroots citizens action group based in Princeton held an…
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Late photographer’s photo collage of Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood on display through banners in Princeton
Romus Broadway, a self-described social historian, spent six decades capturing daily life in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood on his camera. Some of those images will be on display as double-sided banners on utility poles for the next year in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. The Arts Council of Princeton organized the public art display in honor of Broadway,…
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New murals at Littlebrook Elementary School help beautify, bring joy and inspire
The new murals – indoor and outdoor – at Littlebrook Elementary School not only beautify and bring joy to the school, but also offer uplifting inspiration. The murals were a collaboration of Littlebrook students and parents, Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) artists Maria Evans and Melissa Kuscin, Art teacher Colleen Dell, Artist Caren Olmsted, Littlebrook…
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New murals at Littlebrook Elementary School help beautify, bring joy and inspire
The new murals – indoor and outdoor – at Littlebrook Elementary School not only beautify and bring joy to the school, but also offer uplifting inspiration. The murals were a collaboration of Littlebrook students and parents, Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) artists Maria Evans and Melissa Kuscin, Art teacher Colleen Dell, Artist Caren Olmsted, Littlebrook…
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First-ever Princeton Porchfest delivers live music performances from neighbors’ front porches
Throughout Princeton the sounds of live music and band performances will be heard straight from 11 porches in Princeton’s first-ever Porchfest during April ARTS. The free shows for residents and visitors from noon to 6 p.m. April 23 are set to occur on front porches mostly in the central business district as part of April…
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April ARTS is bringing local residents together to embrace the arts
The joy and appreciation of creating art will take center stage in Princeton when April ARTS arrives to kick off the beginning of April. In 2022, April ARTS will be a monthlong celebration of the arts and culture hosted by the Arts Council of Princeton from April 1-23 throughout Princeton. With support from Princeton University,…
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Arts Council of Princeton appoints four to Board of Trustees
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. In addition to serving as a legal entity, board members represent diverse segments of the community through their occupations, geographic locations, experience and backgrounds. Joining the Board of Trustees are Phillip Clippinger, Samira Ghani, Kathy Herring, and…
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Local artists bring on the ‘joy’ with new mural for the Princeton community
In the courtyard of the Princeton Shopping Center, a newly created mural is greeting the Princeton community with a message of joy after a challenging year experienced because of the pandemic. Walking through the main entrance of the Princeton Shopping Center and into the center courtyard, a colorful and positive message of “Bring on the…
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Four artists selected for Princeton public art campaign encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations
A Princeton COVID-19 Vaccine Public Art Campaign is using artwork from four local artists to promote COVID-19 vaccinations for Princeton residents unwilling to receive them or who are hard to reach. Created by Gwendolyn Krol, vulnerable population outreach coordinator (VPOC) for the Princeton Health Department, the campaign through local artwork is not only designed to…