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title: 'Crowns of Princeton: Arts Festival & Exhibition'
description: >-
  One-day experimental arts festival in Princeton, NJ, open to all artists
  internationally; includes a printed/digital exhibition catalogue with ISBN.
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type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-05'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Point Pleasant Publishing
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/point-pleasant-publishing'
deadline: '2027-01-01'
entryFee: 24 USD
location: >-
  The Solley Theatre at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, Princeton, NJ,
  United States
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---

# Crowns of Princeton: Arts Festival & Exhibition

**Hosted by:** Point Pleasant Publishing

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** The Solley Theatre at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, Princeton, NJ, United States | **Deadline:** January 1, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $24

## About This Program

> "Surveying the status of experimental art, rather than a fixed, generalized theme"

### About

Point Pleasant Publishing proudly presents Crowns of Princeton, an experimental arts festival at The Solley Theatre at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in beautiful Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton is an affluent city and home to the world's leading academic institution, Princeton University.

The arts festival is open to all artists internationally working in any form of artistic practice, including performance and moving-image. This one-day arts festival will be promoted on EventBrite, ArtRabbit, LinkedIn, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and will take place on Saturday, February 20th, 2027 from 11am-4pm.

Additionally, there will be a detailed and comprehensive published catalogue documenting the Princeton Arts Festival, available in both print and digital. The extensive exhibition catalogue will contain human-authored curatorial statements / essays, thorough professional photography, and internationally registered with an ISBN. Participating artists will be given a free PDF copy of the exhibition catalogue for Crowns of Princeton. The catalogue will be available in both linen wrap hardcover and perfect bound paperback.

Located in Downtown and just one block from Princeton University, The Solley Theatre at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts will host Crowns of Princeton, an experimental arts festival by Point Pleasant Publishing. Crowns of Princeton is focused on surveying the status of experimental art as opposed to a fixed, generalized theme. Due to the unconventional nature of the show being held in a theatre with large windows, spanning one day, and incorporating moving-image, performance, and 2-D / 3-D visual art, Crowns of Princeton is more similar to an arts festival rather than a standard exhibition.

### How to Apply

There is a $24 application requirement which can be paid through a donation link. No additional fees required beyond the $24 donation.

After you have made the donation, email your CV, 5 image samples or video-stills, and online portfolio to editor@pointpleasantpublishing.net, with 'Crowns of Princeton' in the subject line.

### Specifications

- Moving-Image projects will be presented on a professional large projection display.
- Two-dimensional works of art cannot exceed 36" x 36".
- Framing is not required but works must be presentable.
- Free-standing installations can be of any size, as long as the contents are not heavy.
- Live and documented performances are welcome.
- Three-dimensional works cannot exceed dimensions of 24" x 24" x 24" and cannot weigh more than 15 pounds.
- Printing options offered at reasonable costs for selected artists who would prefer not to ship their works.
- Artists keep 100% of sales and can optionally donate 10% of their sales to Point Pleasant Publishing.

### Important Dates to Consider

- Deadline to Apply: January 1st, 2027
- Notifications: Selected applicants will be notified of their selection no later than January 5th, 2027
- Confirmation: Selected artists must confirm their participation by email no later than January 12th, 2027
- Shipping Instructions: Artworks must be received no later than February 12th, 2027; artists must provide a return shipping label with their package.

### Reception

The Solley Theatre at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, Saturday, February 20th, 2027 from 11am-4pm, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542, United States.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** Open to all artists internationally working in any form of artistic practice, including performance and moving-image. Only one entry per artist. Two-dimensional works cannot exceed 36" x 36". Three-dimensional works cannot exceed 24" x 24" x 24" and cannot weigh more than 15 pounds. Framing is not required but works must be presentable.

### Additional Requirements

- Number of pieces: 1 - 3
- Only one entry per artist
- Maximum file size: 50MB per image
- Accepted file types: JPG, PNG

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** January 1, 2027
- **Program Start:** February 19, 2027
- **Program End:** February 19, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** editor@pointpleasantpublishing.net

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/princeton-arts-festival