Independent Arts News Reporting Find Beauty in the Imperfections at the Arts Council of Princeton’s annual yART Sale.
Reported Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Pictured Above: Annual yART Sale returns to the Arts Council of Princeton August 2. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Newsroom Post: PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
Annual yART Sale returns to the Arts Council of Princeton on Saturday, August 2
Princeton, NJ — On Saturday, August 2, from 9am-1pm, bargain hunters are invited to shop imperfect, slightly damaged, misprinted or discontinued designs at thrift worthy prices by 30+ local artisans at the Arts Council of Princeton’s (ACP) annual yART Sale. One-of-a-kind items, such as ceramics, paintings, jewelry, textiles, printmaking and much more await those who love to rifle through unknown treasures. The flea-market style event will be held outdoors in the ACP parking lot and around the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, located at 102 Witherspoon Street.
New this year: Propagate Studio’s mobile RV Art Supply Thrift Shop will be on-site with a “take what you’ll use, pay what you can” model for creative thrifters. Plus, shop the special ACP staff table featuring handmade goods from the people who power the Arts Council.
This event celebrates the community’s shared commitment to sustainability and creativity while giving artists a chance to clear out their studios—and fill yours with fresh finds.
Also happening the weekend of August 1-3: a rare opportunity to collect original works by renowned artist Thomas George (1918–2014). From Friday through Sunday, the ACP Taplin Gallery will host a special sale of Tom’s artwork in partnership with his sons, John and Geoff George.
A longtime Princeton resident, Tom’s prolific career spanned the globe, drawing inspiration from Japan, China, Norway, and right here in Central Jersey. His work is featured in the permanent collections of institutions including MoMA, the Whitney, and the Tate. This limited-time sale will offer woodcuts, prints, drawings, oils, pastels, and watercolors—from informal sketches to framed pieces—at accessible price points, with a portion of proceeds benefiting ACP’s community programs.
Don’t miss this unique weekend of artistic discovery, collecting, and community celebration.
For a full vendor list and more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.
About the Arts Council of Princeton
The Arts Council of Princeton, a non-profit organization founded in 1967, fulfills its mission of building community through the arts by presenting a wide range of programs including public art projects, exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region. To learn more, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or follow @artscouncilofprinceton.com.
