Princeton NJ Events Calendar

Gallery Openings, Arts Council of Princeton

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Saturday May 9, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gallery Opening: Tales from the Disenchanted Forest by Elizabeth Jordan & Terri Fraser

Sat, May 9 | 3-5pm

This two-person exhibition reveals the intricate connections between two distinct approaches to sculpture, each reflecting the multifaceted relationship between humans and the natural world. These connections oscillate between tension and reverence, embodying humanity’s apathy toward preservation at one moment, while celebrating a deep respect for all living beings the next. Learn more.
 

Gallery Opening: Sounds of Color by aida

Sat, May 9 | 3-5pm

Color is a perceived reality. It has rhythm and wavelength. It can be harmonious or discordant. It changes desire and emotion like a musical composition. aida works mindfully with saturated color boldness to reveal her journey with modern color application, while considering the question "Do no two people see or feel color the same way?". Learn more.
 

Gallery Opening: Color as Composition by Phoebe Wiley

Sat, May 9 | 3-5pm

Since childhood, the observation of color in nature has captivated the Wiley's senses, compelling her to contemplate and recreate it. This intensity of feeling has led to a long and dedicated life as a painter. For many years, she worked as an Impressionist, observing the play of light and color in still lifes and landscapes and analyzing how gestural marks of color could be used to describe objects within the picture. More recently, Wiley has learned to let go of figuration entirely, choosing instead to concentrate on color itself as the foundation for composition. Learn more.