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Arts

An assortment of ceramic mugs, bowls, and containers on a wooden shelf by a window.

Princeton’s ceramics studio spins clay into creativity and community

The Ceramics Studio, which once existed in the now demolished Frist College, once again returned in the spring of 2023 upon the opening of New College West. The ‘Prince’ spoke to members involved in the ceramics community.

The Ceramics Studio, which once existed in the now demolished Frist College, once again returned in the spring of 2023 upon the opening of New College West. The ‘Prince’ spoke to members involved in the ceramics community.

THE PROSPECT | 12 hours ago

An aerial view of an orchestra on stage under a spotlight.

Sinfonia transforms Richardson into an opera house with ‘A Night at the Opera’

“The musicians showcased not only their outstanding musical mastery, but their ability to connect to the emotional nuances of the composition, creating a transcendent musical experience, and transforming Richardson Auditorium into an opera house."

“The musicians showcased not only their outstanding musical mastery, but their ability to connect to the emotional nuances of the composition, creating a transcendent musical experience, and transforming Richardson Auditorium into an opera house."

THE PROSPECT | February 26

Helen Grimaud playing at in Richardson Auditorium

Hélène Grimaud debuts at Princeton University Concerts

The bittersweet sentiment was enhanced by her control of rubato – slightly slowing down at the end of phrases – and her ease in navigating abrupt transitions: from misty, brooding arpeggios to calm, yearning chords.

The bittersweet sentiment was enhanced by her control of rubato – slightly slowing down at the end of phrases – and her ease in navigating abrupt transitions: from misty, brooding arpeggios to calm, yearning chords.

THE PROSPECT | February 11

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The facade of a movie theater with darker green accents surrounding the doors. A marquee displays coming attractions while the theater itself is flanked by a blue sky and green tree.

How USG Movies secures early premieres

Is the USG Movies Committee more powerful than we think? How do they have early access to films such as “Saltburn?” Read and find out by peeking behind the silver screen to see how the committee has had access to movies before they hit theaters. 

Is the USG Movies Committee more powerful than we think? How do they have early access to films such as “Saltburn?” Read and find out by peeking behind the silver screen to see how the committee has had access to movies before they hit theaters. 

THE PROSPECT | January 17

The gray Lewis Center for the Arts building sits below a blue sky checkered with white clouds. Half of the building is solid concrete with no windows and the other half is glass that reflects the blue sky.

Lewis Center for the Arts names Hodder Fellows for 2024–2025 academic year

The Lewis Center for the Arts announced the five recipients of the Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellowship for the 2024–2025 academic year. Each year, the Hodder Fellowship grants an opportunity for artists and musical innovators to be supported by Princeton University in their creative endeavors.

The Lewis Center for the Arts announced the five recipients of the Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellowship for the 2024–2025 academic year. Each year, the Hodder Fellowship grants an opportunity for artists and musical innovators to be supported by Princeton University in their creative endeavors.

THE PROSPECT | January 16

Five grand pianos in the center of a stage. A semi-circle of students stand around the back of the stage with hands held high.

Princeton Pianists Ensemble keeps audience on their toes

“As an increasing number of nimble hands danced in unison, dynamics grew, tempo increased, and chords thickened into a polyphonic climax. In the third piece, the twists began.”

“As an increasing number of nimble hands danced in unison, dynamics grew, tempo increased, and chords thickened into a polyphonic climax. In the third piece, the twists began.”

THE PROSPECT | November 26

Eight dancers on stage, jumping with one arm raised.

The emotional experience of eXpressions’ ‘Memento’

“They told stories through every aspect of the performance, from carefully-chosen costumes and emotive lyrics to the subtle use of facial expressions as they danced. I was invigorated by the performance — and for good reason.”

“They told stories through every aspect of the performance, from carefully-chosen costumes and emotive lyrics to the subtle use of facial expressions as they danced. I was invigorated by the performance — and for good reason.”

THE PROSPECT | November 26