Most of what you see from the Princeton Art Guild is the visible stuff. A class schedule, an exhibition opening, a music lesson, a flyer on a bulletin board. What you don't usually see is the thinking underneath it, the set of convictions that decides which projects we say yes to, which ones we pass on, and what we're actually trying to build in Caldwell County. We think you deserve to see that thinking. If we're going to ask this community for its time, its trust, and someti

Some artists make things. courtney marie makes things happen. We're thrilled to announce that this August we're bringing in writer, artist, and community organizer courtney marie from Denton, Texas, for two hands-on workshops centered around collage and zine-making, two art forms with a long, scrappy history of putting creativity directly into people's hands. No gallery required, no permission needed, no expensive supplies. Just paper, scissors, glue, and something to say. A

We are proud to announce Lexie Millikan as the inaugural Artist in Residence at the Princeton Art Guild. Launching this residency with Lexie sets the tone for what this program is meant to be: deeply rooted in place, generous in spirit, and oriented toward shared making, learning, and connection. Lexie’s practice is shaped by a life lived close to the land. Growing up in the mountains of southeastern Idaho and the Black Hills of South Dakota, she was influenced by rural value

Lessons from Michelangelo on the Spirit of the Art Guild In the early days of his career, a young Michelangelo sculpted one of his most celebrated masterpieces even to this day: the Pietà. Carved from Carrara marble, the sculpture was revolutionary in its elegance and emotional clarity. Yet when the public praised the work, many viewers attributed it to another artist. When Michelangelo heard this, fueled by pride, he snuck into St. Peter’s Basilica one night and carved his n

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