Calendar

Wellness Walk
Nov
6

Wellness Walk

Join this walking group for exclusive access to the grounds (before we open to the public!) on the first Thursday of each month. These morning walks are an ideal way to boost your energy, connect with nature, and meet new people.

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Paul Lewis, Piano
Nov
6

Paul Lewis, Piano

Beethoven and Schubert pushed the boundaries of the piano sonata, redefining the genre in ways that still resonate today. In turn, Paul Lewis—one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation—has redefined how we hear and understand their music.

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Drawing from the Collections: Pastels
Nov
6

Drawing from the Collections: Pastels

Step up your pastel game with this free virtual art-making classes presented by the Princeton University Art Museum! This week’s lesson explores what this extraordinary medium can do, inspired by Gerhard Richter’s "Abstract Painting (613-3)" (1986).

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Collage Printing Workshop
Nov
7

Collage Printing Workshop

  • Laporte Family Creativity Lab, Princeton University Art Museum (map)
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Explore making and printing 3D collage plates with artist Amanda Chesney. Participants will use paper, cardboard, glue, fabric, and more to construct a 3D printing plate, then emboss print their designs without ink using an etching press.

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Artist Workshop: Léni Paquet-Morante
Nov
8

Artist Workshop: Léni Paquet-Morante

  • Laporte Family Creativity Lab, Princeton University Art Museum (map)
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Artist Léni Paquet-Morante leads a workshop on how to create a visual record of an object or place by looking mindfully, taking photographs, and sketching details that combine abstraction and realism. All materials will be provided.

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Live Music Meditation: Emi Ferguson, Flute
Nov
13

Live Music Meditation: Emi Ferguson, Flute

Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever, meditating to the playing of flutist Emi Ferguson, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life.

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Altered Book Workshop
Nov
14

Altered Book Workshop

Join Lindsey Jonin for a 2-hour Altered Book workshop! Altered books start from unwanted/unloved books and are transformed into a creation of art! Lindsey owns her own practice as a licensed professional counselor and licensed and board-certified art therapist, conducting clinical sessions to assist clients individually through art and talk therapy.

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Open Mouth Poetry
Nov
15

Open Mouth Poetry

Open Mouth Poetry is providing an opportunity for local poets to read their original poetry in front of a supportive audience! Open to all poets aged 15 and older.

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Retablo Workshop
Nov
30

Retablo Workshop

  • Laporte Family Creativity Lab, Princeton University Art Museum (map)
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Explore the world of Mexican retablos with artist Veronica Olivares-Weber. Make your own retablo—a painted personal expression of gratitude—with local artist Veronica Olivares-Webe.

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Wreath Making
Dec
6

Wreath Making

Learn to construct a natural winter wreath to bring an understated charm to your home. These 2-hour workshops will teach you to assemble and decorate these classic symbols of the holidays using natural materials collected from the garden at Grounds For Sculpture.

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Live Music Meditation: Théo Ould, Accordion
Dec
10

Live Music Meditation: Théo Ould, Accordion

Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever, meditating to the playing of accordionist Théo Ould, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life.

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Marmen String Quartet
Feb
12

Marmen String Quartet

The delicately glowing opening of the “Sunrise” Quartet is one of the most magical moments in all of Haydn’s string quartets, and this gentle aurora will introduce us to a new generation of musicians.

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Tabea Zimmermann, Viola; Javier Perianes, Piano
Mar
19

Tabea Zimmermann, Viola; Javier Perianes, Piano

In a rare U.S. recital appearance featuring the long-awaited debut of Spanish pianist Javier Perianes, the duo brings a deeply retrospective program spanning the poetic lyricism of Schumann’s Fantasy Pieces and Brahms’ late second viola sonata, Britten’s melancholic tribute to Renaissance composer John Dowland in its seldom-performed original arrangement, and Shostakovich’s final composition, written weeks before the composer’s death.

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Ébène String Quartet
Apr
8

Ébène String Quartet

Each time the Ébène Quartet takes the stage at Princeton University Concerts, they leave the audience spellbound, always craving more. Their highly anticipated return—by overwhelming demand—brings a program that showcases the full range of their exceptional artistry.

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Australian Chamber Orchestra
Apr
23

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Schubert’s single movement of the Quartettsatz opens a concert of vibrant musical landscapes—ranging from the vast Australian geographies that inspired John Luther Adams’ latest work for the ensemble, to the soaring heights of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ shimmering skylark, and the dreamlike beauty of Fanny Mendelssohn’s virtuosic String Quartet.

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Lisa Batiashvili, Violin; Giorgi Gigashvili, Piano
Apr
30

Lisa Batiashvili, Violin; Giorgi Gigashvili, Piano

Lisa Batiashvili joins forces with Giorgi Gigashvili in a journey through raw emotion and staggering virtuosity—Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 3 brims with charm and fire, setting the stage for Bartók’s electrifying Violin Sonata No. 1, where wild folk rhythms and searing intensity push both musicians to the edge.

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300 Paintings
Nov
2

300 Paintings

A hilarious, fascinating and wildly original show created and performed by Sam Kissajukian, who brings audiences on a rollercoaster ride that explores the ties between art, mental health, and creativity. 

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Live Music Meditation: Richardson Chamber Players, presented as part of the Princeton University Art Museum’s “Art Around the Clock” reopening celebration
Nov
1

Live Music Meditation: Richardson Chamber Players, presented as part of the Princeton University Art Museum’s “Art Around the Clock” reopening celebration

  • Grand Hall at Princeton Univ. Art Museum (map)
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Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you begin your weekend listening to music more viscerally than ever before in the beautiful setting of the Princeton University Art Museum’s new Grand Hall, meditating to the playing of Princeton University performance faculty in the Richardson Chamber Players, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life.

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24-Hour Open House
Oct
31
to Nov 1

24-Hour Open House

Get ready for 24 hours of free-to-all fun. Art around the clock with us as we throw open the doors to your new Museum! This Halloween, celebrate the opening of the new building with activations throughout the galleries.

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Tai Chi
Oct
29

Tai Chi

This series takes place outdoors and promotes overall wellness through the practice of Yang Style Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese art that blends exercise with stress reduction.

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