Princeton Arts Council, Shopping Center Partner To Create Murals

PRINCETON, NJ — The Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton Shopping Center are collaborating on a new series of murals this summer.

The murals are part of a new public art initiative for the outdoor courtyard located at 301 N. Harrison Street.

There will be three murals in total. The first in the series will be designed by a team of artists from Arts Council of Princeton (ACP). The mural will come to life at the end of June on the interior courtyard wall between Princeton Mattress and Smith’s ACE Hardware.

The theme is “bring on the joy.” This artwork will be on display through Fall 2021, when a new design inspired by the changing seasons will be installed.

The mural series is scheduled to run through Spring 2022 - each reflecting on a significant message.

“The Arts Council of Princeton has long served as a catalyst for Princeton’s creative community. We believe that public art is an asset in expanding our worldview and provides an opportunity to build a community around creative expression,” ACP Executive Director Adam Welch said in a statement.

“The Arts Council is so pleased to continue a 35+ year partnership with Princeton Shopping Center and set in motion an expanded arts and cultural presence in this city.”

Brad Dumont, Managing Director at EDENS, which owns and operates the shopping center said public art is a unique ways to spark dialogue and encourage people to connect.

“An important part of our mission is to collaborate with embedded organizations like the arts council on neighborhood enrichment projects. We’re very excited to watch these walls come to life in ways that only artists can imagine,” Dumont said.

The public is invited to a celebration of this new art presence on July 9 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. During the event, the artwork will be signed, signaling its completion.

The mural celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. with We May Be Right, a Billy Joel Tribute Band, along with family-friendly activities.

For more information, visit princetonshoppingcenter.com and artscouncilofprinceton.org.

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