Arts Council of Princeton Spring Fundraiser, Pinot to Picasso ~ vintage 2015

The Arts Council of Princeton’s (ACP) signature spring art and wine fundraiser, Pinot to Picasso ~ Vintage 2015, will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 6-10pm at Herring Properties, 281 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ. Approximately 400 guests are expected to attend the festivities, which include a salon-style exhibition, gourmet tastings, wines from around the world, local beers, and dancing.

One of the highlights of the evening is the “Tombola,” a drawing of beautiful original works of art contributed by talented local artists. The number of Tombola tickets available is limited to the number of pieces of art. Tombola ticket holders, having already previewed the available choices, make a quick decision when their number is drawn. In the end, each Tombola ticket holder takes home an original work of art.

Guests will indulge in “Best Tastes of Princeton” gourmet tastings prepared by Bon Appetit Fine Foods, Dish Catering, Jammin’ Crepes, Main Street Fine Catering, Mediterra, and Mistral. World wines and local beers will be selected by CoolVines, Mediterra, Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop, and Public Wine.

Tickets for Pinot to Picasso are $125 for a Taster (event) ticket and $300 for a Tombola (art draw) entry. Sponsorship tickets are available for $500, $1,000, and $2,500. Purchase tickets online at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777 x103.

A committee of creative artists and designers will transform raw commercial space into a festive, multi-dimensional party environment, and in addition to the displayed Tombola art, guests will have the opportunity to create art on site. The theme of this year’s event is “Spring.” Providing dance music for the event is DJ Darius the First.

Pinot to Picasso provides artists with great exposure to new audiences. Preview the donated artwork by visiting the online Tombola Gallery at http://tombola.artscouncilofprinceton.org/2015/art_list.php and at the ACP’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts from April 7-15 with a special Preview Opening Reception on Thursday, April 9 at 5pm. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777. Parking is available in the Spring and Hulfish Street Garages and at metered parking spots along Witherspoon Street and Paul Robeson Place.

Revenue raised from Pinot to Picasso contributes in part to the Arts Council’s Anne Reeves Fund, which supports Community Arts initiatives and the Arts Council’s Artist-in-Residence Program. Generous contributors to this event include corporate sponsors Herring Properties, SureTech, and Wells Fargo Private Bank.

The Arts Council of Princeton, founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by architect Michael Graves, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in a wide range of media. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population of the greater Princeton region.