Independent Arts News Reporting Free Community Art Workshop Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. MLK Jr.
Reported Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Pictured Above: ACP invites the public to create messages of peace and justice through window signs inspired by the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a free MLK Day community art workshop. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
ACP invites the public to create messages of peace and justice through window signs inspired by the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a free MLK Day community art workshop.
Princeton, NJ — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) invites the community to gather for a free, hands-on art workshop celebrating the life, legacy, and enduring message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 19, from 1-3pm.
This welcoming community event offers participants the opportunity to design a sign for their window that shares messages of peace, justice, and hope with neighbors and passersby. ACP will provide all materials, along with inspiration drawn from iconic MLK Jr. quotes. Participants may begin with a provided template featuring an image and quote, or create an original design from scratch using drawing, collage, and color. An additional button-making project will allow attendees to turn hand drawn designs into wearable 2″ buttons.
The workshop will be facilitated by ACP Board Members Aaron Fisher and Gregory Smith and is open to all ages and skill levels. Exhibiting artist Terrance Cummings, whose work explores art as a catalyst for social change, will be on site with copies of his book available for purchase and signing.
While the program is free, advance RSVP is encouraged to help organizers plan.
As part of the event, attendees are invited to contribute to an MLK Day Food Drive by bringing pantry-stable goods. Donations will be made available through the Free Pantry located outside ACP’s building, supporting neighbors in need.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Princeton University Office of Community and Regional Affairs.
For more information and to register, 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.
