Arts Council of Princeton

About

We are a nonprofit arts organization located in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ. artscouncilofprinceton.org

Story

Our mission is building community through the arts and 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.

Mission

The mission of the Arts Council of Princeton is to Build Community Through the Arts by providing opportunities for, and appreciation of, the visual, performing, and literary arts in Princeton and the greater Princeton region. The Arts Council of Princeton is a multi-disciplinary organization encompassing three key functions:

•Operating a center for arts education, exhibitions, literary events, and performing arts that is accessible to people of all ages and from all socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

•Serving the community through events, as an advocate for arts appreciation, and as a catalyst for artistic activity in the region

•Providing a support, advocacy, and coordinating structure for local artists and arts organizations

Arts Council programs provide a common ground where people from diverse backgrounds can come together through creative endeavors, which are the essence of our humanity.