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New Exhibition
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February 15, 2012
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 Princeton and the Gothic Revival: 1870-1930
Opens February 25
When Princeton University sought to modernize itself as a progressive institution, it did so by adopting a visual language from the past: the Gothic vocabulary of the "ancient" universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Princeton and the Gothic Revival: 1870-1930 explores the Gothic Revival movement in America at the end of the nineteenth century, using Princeton as a case study. Drawing from the University's libraries and special collections, the exhibition illustrates the many ways in which the Gothic Revival plays a part in our experience of present-day Princeton. 
Princeton and the Gothic Revival is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue, available in the Museum Store.
$35.00; Friends member $31.50
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 Guerrilla Girls
Thursday, February 16, 7-10 p.m.
McCosh 50, Princeton University
Join the Guerrilla Girls--the acclaimed group of anonymous female artists committed to fighting sexism and racism in politics, art, and pop culture--as they expose the social truths of today's art world. A reception at the Art Museum will follow.
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 Off the Wall: McCarter/Museum
Thursday, February 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Museum galleries
Please join us for a special evening at the Art Museum celebrating Tom Stoppard's Travesties, a comic masterpiece that explores the purpose of art and the role of the artist. What better venue for a sneak peek at this new production than the world-class art museum in our own backyard? Meet the cast, hear brief excerpts from the play, explore the Museum, and enjoy some refreshments in an inspiring setting.
Late Thursday programming is made possible by the generous support of Heather and Paul G. Haaga Jr., Class of 1970.
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 Vivat Regina!
Sunday, February 26, 5:30-8 p.m.
Opening reception: 5:30 p.m., Art Museum
Concert: 7 p.m., University Chapel
This free concert in the University Chapel celebrates the new exhibition Princeton and the Gothic Revival: 1870-1930. Following a reception in the Art Museum, the Princeton Singers will look back at the music of the Victorian age from sacred to sentimental in a special performance featuring the music of Parry, Stanford, Buck, and Ives; Tim Harrell, guest organist, plays the Chapel's acclaimed 1928 Aeolian-Skinner organ. |
 Many thanks to all of the sponsors--both corporate and individual--who helped make our 2012 Gala, Midnight in the Garden, such a success. Over 420 people joined us for the evening's festivities, demonstrating their support of the outstanding educational and outreach programs offered by the Museum.
Although this year's Gala has passed, it is never too late to show your support of great art and great arts education. Join the Friends today--not only will you be helping to keep art alive at the heart of this great community, and helping assure that admission to the Museum remains free, you will enjoy the many benefits of membership and reserve your invitation to next year's Gala! |
 Don't forget about the special two-day sale on select merchandise at the Museum Store:
Thursday, February 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, February 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact the Store at (609) 258-1713 with questions.
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Credits (top to bottom):
Princeton University Art Museum. Photo: Bruce M. White.
Cram and Ferguson, architects, Boston, fl. 1915-1941: proposed exterior of Princeton University Chapel, undated. Watercolor, 94 x 68.6 cm. University Archives, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library. Image courtesy the University Archives, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Image courtesy the Guerrilla Girls.
Courtesy of McCarter Theater.
The Princeton Singers in the galleries for Medieval, Byzantine, and Islamic art at the Princeton University Art Museum. Photo: Kal Sostarecz.
2012 Gala reception in the galleries. Photo: Brian Wilson.
Museum Store.
Reproduction of all images is prohibited by copyright laws and international conventions without written permission from the copyright holder. © 2012 Princeton University Art Museum
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