PRINCETON NJ Announcement

Trenton Community A-Team Kicks Off Summer with Art Events at Trenton Library and War Memorial

Trenton, NJ — This weekend marks the launch of The Summer of TCAT, a season-long celebration of the Trenton Community A-Team's 25th anniversary. Kicking things off are two major events: a retrospective exhibition at the Trenton Free Public Library and participation in the city's beloved Art All Night.

From the Streets to the Studio: 25 Years of A-TEAM Art
June 28 – August 16, 2025
Trenton Free Public Library Gallery
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 28, 12:00–2:00 p.m.

Presented by Trenton Community A-Team in partnership with the Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) and the Trenton Free Public Library, From the Streets to the Studio celebrates 25 years of creativity, resilience, and growth.

The exhibition showcases artwork by both longtime and emerging TCAT artists, tracing the organization's evolution from informal gatherings at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen in 2000 to its current home at Studio 51 on North Stockton Street. More than just paintings or drawings, the pieces on view reflect the life stories, challenges, and dreams of a community of self-taught artists who have found purpose and healing through their craft.

"From the Streets to the Studio" honors the power of art to uplift voices that have too often gone unheard. This exhibit marks the first in a series of events designed to share TCAT's impact with the wider community throughout the summer.

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Art All Night – Trenton
Saturday, June 28 (3 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
Sunday, June 29 (6 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ 08608

TCAT artists will also be showcasing their work at Art All Night – Trenton, the city's round-the-clock celebration of the arts. Held at the historic War Memorial, the event features visual art, live music, an international film festival, performance and interactive art, and family-friendly activities.

TCAT's powerful collection of original, one-of-a-kind work will be on display and available for purchase. Each piece sold helps support an artist whose journey has been shaped by perseverance, creativity, and community.

This year's Art All Night promises to be a dynamic celebration of Trenton's creative spirit — and TCAT is proud to take part, reminding audiences that visionary art can emerge from the most unexpected places.

For those unable to attend, artwork can be viewed and purchased online at tcateam.org, where visitors can also make donations to support TCAT's mission year-round.

About TCAT

 Founded in 2000, Trenton Community A-Team empowers self-taught artists who have experienced hardship to develop their talent, build community, and share their work with the public. More information at tcateam.org.

The Trenton Free Public Library is located at 120 Academy Street and is part of the Creek2Canal Trenton Arts District. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, call (609) 392-7188.

TAWA (Trenton Artists Workshop Association) is a Greater Trenton nonprofit with a 40-year history of organizing exhibits in venues such as the New Jersey State Museum, Trenton City Museum, Artworks Trenton, and Prince Street Gallery in New York City. More information is available on TAWA's Facebook page.