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ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON

Welcomes you to
Dining by Design
Art of the dream
Saturday, October 27, 2007

Cocktail Reception in the Atrium,
23 Orchard Road, Skillman

Featuring
Art of the Dream display of Art Work by Children in the
Arts Council's Community Youth Programs

Performance Art by Students from the
American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School

Dream Dinners Silent Auction

Arts Vision Award Presentation to Michael Graves

Followed by
Dinner Parties with Artistic Presentation or Performance at Select Area Private Homes

ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
Arts Vision Award 2007
Presented to Michael Graves, Architect

The Board of Trustees of the Arts Council of Princeton is pleased to honor world renowned architect and Princeton resident Michael Graves with the 2nd Annual Arts Vision Award. The AVA recognizes Graves' significant contributions to the Princeton community through his leadership in the arts, exemplified by his design of the new Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. This year's Dining by Design theme, the Art of the Dream pays tribute to Michael Graves for helping the Arts Council realize the dream of a new state-of-the-art home in downtown Princeton.

Students of the American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School perform an original Art of the Dream dance choreographed by Dawn Cargiulo Berman, formally of Momix. A special thanks to Dawn and her students, the School's Director, Mary Pat Robertson, Nancy Tomasi, Donna Cummins, Jen Mesch and all who helped with this production.

20th Anniversary Delegation from Princeton's Sister City Colmar, France, led by Deputy Mayors, Richard Riehm and Florence Dirand, honors the Arts Council with a gift for the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Community Room in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.

Corporate Sponsors
Nexus Properties
Herring Properties
PNC Wealth Management
Bank of Princeton
BlackRock
Chambers Walk Catering
Community Liquors
E. Allen Reeves, Inc.
Glenmede Trust Co.
Miele
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Rosetta
Smith, Stratton, Wise, Heher and Brennan, LLP
(List complete as of October 15, 2007)

Special Thanks To:
Arts Council of Princeton's Staff
Susie Henkel, Codrington Inc. Graphic Design
The Hershey Company
Herring Properties, John Ashcroft, VP Operations
Leslie Campbell & Associates
PDQ Press
Spruce Princeton
Twin Hens Pot Pies

Dinner Hosts
Special thanks to the following for hosting a
Dining by Design dinner party.

Deanna & Sal Arnone
Ellen Gould-Baber & Charles Baber
Anita & Luis Berrizbeitia
Scotia MacRae & Dick Blofson
Christina & Pete Callaway
Vicky & Brad Corrodi with Dawn & Greg McClatchy
Isabella de la Houssayee & David Crane
Judith Brodsky & Michael Curtis
Marita & Wolfgang Engshuber
Sue & Greg Evans
Andrea & Bo Honore
Leslie & Chris Kuenne
Leslie Dowling & Carlo Momo
Judy King & Rob Moreno
Kim & Michael Pimley
Janet & Michael Pressel
Nancy & Will Robins
Holly & Chris Schade
Judith & Bill Scheide
Weezie & Launny Steffens
Kimberly von Brandenstein & Charles Stone II
Johanna & Sam Woodworth

Dinner Parties/Guest Artists
Deborah Agnew
Carrie Dyckman
Kathy Herring, co-chair
Kristina Johnson
Margaret Marsh
Dawn McClatchy, co-chair

Ticket Sponsors

Songeur
Ms. Rysia de Ravel
Kristina Johnson

Musette
Katherine & Mohammad Baki
Helena & Peter Bienstock
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gunn
Dorothy & Charles Plohn, Jr.
John H. Rassweiler

Lion
Mrs. Blair Ayers
Sybille Zeldin & W. F. Brinkman
Liz Fillo & Chris Coucill
Joanna & Andrew Gordon
Lauren Jones & Mark Hornung
Amanda & James Kelleher
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Kulsrud
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony LaPlaca
Alta & Marc Malberg
Sally & David McAlpin
Tricia & Norm Rosenthal
Mary Alice & John Ryan
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Sauder
Kate &. Stephen Somers
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Stark
Cindi & Bill Venizelos
(List complete as of October 15, 2007)

Committee

Decorating/Dance
Leslie Campbell, co-chair
Jane Hynes
Eva Mantell
Anne Reeves
Tricia Rosenthal
Mark Zaininger, co-chair

Dream Dinners Auction
Peter Bienstock
Greg Evans
Liz Riley, co-chair
Jen Shue
Cindi Venizelos, co-chair

Event Committee
Vicky Corrodi
Kimberly Kaye, co-chair
Judy King
Scotia MacRae
Harper McArthur, co-chair
Arti Patel
Robin Resch
Carol Salus
Betsy Sauder
Dara-Lyn Shrager

Presenters
Special thanks to the following for providing a
presentation for our dinner guests:

Judith Brodsky
Beth & Victor Brombert
Isabella de la Houssey
James Goldsworthy
Ed Greenblat
Janet Krall-Russo
Nancy Laufer-Laycock
Marsha Levin-Rojer
Eva Mantell
Paul Moravec
Paul Muldoon
Kiri Murakami and Sylvie Webb
Gregory Perkel & Dennis Normile
Jess Row
Madelaine Shellaby
Jonathon Shor
Weezie & Launny Steffens
Charles Stone II
Debra Weier
Kim Weiland
Eileen Foti & Frank Wong

ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
The Arts Council of Princeton is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts.
The Arts Council's new Michael Graves designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts will open to the public in January 2008. With a new gallery, theater and expanded studio facilities, the state-of-the-art Robeson Center will serve as a cultural destination for the greater Princeton community. Funds raised by Dining by Design support the education programs of the Arts Council of Princeton.

Board of Trustees 2007-2008
Timothy M. Andrews
Sal Arnone
Katherine Baki
Peter Bienstock
Paul Breitman
Lisa Callaway
Consuelo Campbell
JoAnn Carchman
Eve Coulson
Anne Ferguson
Debbie Gartenberg
Jamie Herring
Dana Hughes
Kristina Johnson
Kimberly Kaye
Wendy Mager
Alvin McGowen
Marsha Novick
Anne O'Neill
Andrew Outerbridge
Judith McCartin Scheide
Ken Smith
Janet Stern
Ray Stratmeyer
Albert Wise

Founding Director
Anne Reeves

Executive Director
Jeff Nathanson

Staff
Maria Evans, Community Arts Coordinator
Mark Germond, Director of Operations
Dave Haneman, Production Manager
Andrea Honore, Director of Fund Development
Jeniah Johnson, Director of Community Relations
Michael LaRiccia, Program/PR Manager
Kathleen Preziosi, Ceramics Manager
Robyn Raskin, Development/Membership Manager
Jessica Sauer, Education Director

ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
conTEMPORARY Arts Center
301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org 609.924.8777

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
09/17/2007

Arts Council of Princeton Announces Dining by Design Annual Fundraiser

The Arts Council of Princeton's fall fundraiser Dining by Design 2007 will take place on Saturday, October 27th, 2007. The annual gala event will feature a Cocktail Reception, with an award presentation to Michael Graves and a Dream Dinners silent auction from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. At 8:00 pm artistic themed Dinner Parties will take place at select Princeton area private homes.

Dining by Design, now in its sixth year, is the Arts Council of Princeton's signature annual fall fundraising event. Approximately 450 guests will convene at the Atrium, 23 Orchard Road, Skillman for a themed cocktail reception and then travel on to a one of 30 intimate dinner parties at select homes in the Princeton area where in addition to a gourmet meal, guests will enjoy an artistic presentation or performance.

This year, the event theme is Art of the Dream, after Henri Rousseau's painting The Dream. The painting will be brought to life with a fantastical setting and an interactive dance performed by students of the Princeton Ballet School. Artwork provided by students from our youth programs will add to the decor.

A special Dream Dinners Silent Auction will be a highlight of the event. The auction will feature master and private chefs who have been selected to cook in the homes of auction winners while table décor will be provided by design professionals. Wine pairings donated by Art Council trustees and friends round out these magical evenings for the winning bidders and their guests.

The Art of the Dream theme pays tribute to architect Michael Graves, for helping the Arts Council realize the dream of a new home for the arts in downtown Princeton. Appropriately, The Arts Council's Board of Trustees will be presenting the 2007 Arts Vision Award (AVA) to Michael Graves at the cocktail reception. The AVA Award recognizes Graves' significant contributions to the Princeton community through his leadership in the arts, exemplified by his design of the Arts Council's new Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, scheduled to open to the public this coming January.

Funds raised by Dining by Design support the many educational programs for youth the Arts Council offers the Princeton community. Corporate and individual support generated through Dining by Design allows the Arts Council to continue to improve and expand its programs, including free art instruction for at risk youth. Examples of the Arts Council's free arts education programs include: "Arts Exchange", a weekly after-school class for homeless youth provided in partnership with HomeFront in Trenton; and "Creative Fridays", an afternoon arts program for children in grades K-5 at Princeton Young Achievers' Community Learning Centers as part of their after school program. The Arts Council also works in partnership with Princeton Nursery School and local Princeton Schools to provide much needed quality art experiences for growing minds.

Art instruction not only expands young minds, boosts confidence and keeps children busy and off the streets, it has been proven to promote a higher level of success in academic subjects as well. Unfortunately, while accessible arts education does so much for a community, art centers around the nation are chronically under-funded. Attending fundraising events such as Dining by Design is one of the many ways members of the greater Princeton community can show their support.

For more information and to purchase tickets for Dining by Design contact Robyn Raskin at 609-924-8777 ext. 102 or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

ARTS VISION AWARD ANNOUNCED
October 16, 2007

Arts Council of Princeton
to present Arts Vision Award to
Architect Michael Graves at the
Dining by Design Gala Fundraiser on October 27

The Board of Trustees of the Arts Council of Princeton is pleased to announce the presentation of the Arts Vision Award (AVA) to Princeton architect Michael Graves at the Dining by Design Gala Fundraiser on October 27, 2007.

The Arts Council's 2nd annual AVA recognizes Graves for his significant contributions to the Princeton community, exemplified by his design of the Arts Council's new Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, scheduled to open to the public January 2008.

The award ceremony will take place at the Art of the Dream themed Cocktail reception at the Atrium, 23 Orchard Road, Skillman. The theme pays tribute to Michael Graves for helping the Arts Council realize the dream of a new home for the arts in downtown Princeton.

World renowned architect, Michael Graves, FAIA, is the founder of two Princeton- and New York-based design firms - one a planning, architecture and interior design practice and the other a product design and graphic design practice. They have designed over 2,000 consumer products and over 350 buildings throughout the world, including many for cultural and educational institutions such as the Arts Council of Princeton and The Newark Museum. Graves and his projects have won over 185 awards for design excellence. He was the recipient of the 2001 Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects, the 1999 National Medal of Arts, and the New Jersey Governor's Walt Whitman Award for Creative Achievement. He is also the Robert Schirmer Professor of Architecture, Emeritus, at Princeton University, where he taught in the School of Architecture for nearly 40 years.

A special Dream Dinners Silent Auction will be another highlight of the event. The auction will feature master and private chefs who have been selected to cook in the homes of auction winners while table décor will be provided by design professionals. Wine pairings donated by Art Council trustees and friends round out these magical evenings for the winning bidders and their guests. An interactive dance performed by students of the American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School, will bring the Art of the Dream theme, inspired by Henri Rousseau's painting The Dream, to life. Artwork provided by students from our youth programs will add to the decor.
Dining by Design, now in its sixth year, is the Arts Council of Princeton's signature fall fundraising event. Approximately 450 guests will convene at the cocktail reception and then travel on to a one of 30 intimate dinner parties at select homes in the Princeton area where, in addition to a gourmet meal, guests will enjoy an artistic presentation or performance.

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. The Arts Council's new Michael Graves' designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts will feature a new gallery, theater and expanded studio facilities, the state-of-the-art Robeson Center will serve as a cultural destination for the greater Princeton community.
For more information and to purchase tickets for Dining by Design contact Robyn Raskin at 609-924-8777 ext. 102, email rraskin@ artscouncilofprinceton.org or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.



ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON Welcomes you to Dining by Design Art of the dream Saturday, October 27, 2007 Cocktail Reception in the Atrium, 23 Orchard Road, Skillman Featuring Art of the Dream display of Art Work by Children in the Arts Council's Community Youth Programs Performance Art by Students from the American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School Dream Dinners Silent Auction Arts Vision Award Presentation to Michael Graves Followed by Dinner Parties with Artistic Presentation or Performance at Select Area Private Homes ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON Arts Vision Award 2007 Presented to Michael Graves, Architect The Board of Trustees of the Arts Council of Princeton is pleased to honor world renowned architect and Princeton resident Michael Graves with the 2nd Annual Arts Vision Award. The AVA recognizes Graves' significant contributions to the Princeton community through his leadership in the arts, exemplified by his design of the new Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. This year's Dining by Design theme, the Art of the Dream pays tribute to Michael Graves for helping the Arts Council realize the dream of a new state-of-the-art home in downtown Princeton. Students of the American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School perform an original Art of the Dream dance choreographed by Dawn Cargiulo Berman, formally of Momix. A special thanks to Dawn and her students, the School's Director, Mary Pat Robertson, Nancy Tomasi, Donna Cummins, Jen Mesch and all who helped with this production. 20th Anniversary Delegation from Princeton's Sister City Colmar, France, led by Deputy Mayors, Richard Riehm and Florence Dirand, honors the Arts Council with a gift for the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Community Room in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Corporate Sponsors Nexus Properties Herring Properties PNC Wealth Management Bank of Princeton BlackRock Chambers Walk Catering Community Liquors E. Allen Reeves, Inc. Glenmede Trust Co. Miele Pepper Hamilton, LLP Rosetta Smith, Stratton, Wise, Heher and Brennan, LLP (List complete as of October 15, 2007) Special Thanks To: Arts Council of Princeton's Staff Susie Henkel, Codrington Inc. Graphic Design The Hershey Company Herring Properties, John Ashcroft, VP Operations Leslie Campbell & Associates PDQ Press Spruce Princeton Twin Hens Pot Pies Dinner Hosts Special thanks to the following for hosting a Dining by Design dinner party. Deanna & Sal Arnone Ellen Gould-Baber & Charles Baber Anita & Luis Berrizbeitia Scotia MacRae & Dick Blofson Christina & Pete Callaway Vicky & Brad Corrodi with Dawn & Greg McClatchy Isabella de la Houssayee & David Crane Judith Brodsky & Michael Curtis Marita & Wolfgang Engshuber Sue & Greg Evans Andrea & Bo Honore Leslie & Chris Kuenne Leslie Dowling & Carlo Momo Judy King & Rob Moreno Kim & Michael Pimley Janet & Michael Pressel Nancy & Will Robins Holly & Chris Schade Judith & Bill Scheide Weezie & Launny Steffens Kimberly von Brandenstein & Charles Stone II Johanna & Sam Woodworth Dinner Parties/Guest Artists Deborah Agnew Carrie Dyckman Kathy Herring, co-chair Kristina Johnson Margaret Marsh Dawn McClatchy, co-chair Ticket Sponsors Songeur Ms. Rysia de Ravel Kristina Johnson Musette Katherine & Mohammad Baki Helena & Peter Bienstock Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gunn Dorothy & Charles Plohn, Jr. John H. Rassweiler Lion Mrs. Blair Ayers Sybille Zeldin & W. F. Brinkman Liz Fillo & Chris Coucill Joanna & Andrew Gordon Lauren Jones & Mark Hornung Amanda & James Kelleher Mr. & Mrs. Russell Kulsrud Mr. & Mrs. Anthony LaPlaca Alta & Marc Malberg Sally & David McAlpin Tricia & Norm Rosenthal Mary Alice & John Ryan Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Sauder Kate &. Stephen Somers Mr. & Mrs. Albert Stark Cindi & Bill Venizelos (List complete as of October 15, 2007) Committee Decorating/Dance Leslie Campbell, co-chair Jane Hynes Eva Mantell Anne Reeves Tricia Rosenthal Mark Zaininger, co-chair Dream Dinners Auction Peter Bienstock Greg Evans Liz Riley, co-chair Jen Shue Cindi Venizelos, co-chair Event Committee Vicky Corrodi Kimberly Kaye, co-chair Judy King Scotia MacRae Harper McArthur, co-chair Arti Patel Robin Resch Carol Salus Betsy Sauder Dara-Lyn Shrager Presenters Special thanks to the following for providing a presentation for our dinner guests: Judith Brodsky Beth & Victor Brombert Isabella de la Houssey James Goldsworthy Ed Greenblat Janet Krall-Russo Nancy Laufer-Laycock Marsha Levin-Rojer Eva Mantell Paul Moravec Paul Muldoon Kiri Murakami and Sylvie Webb Gregory Perkel & Dennis Normile Jess Row Madelaine Shellaby Jonathon Shor Weezie & Launny Steffens Charles Stone II Debra Weier Kim Weiland Eileen Foti & Frank Wong ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON The Arts Council of Princeton is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. The Arts Council's new Michael Graves designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts will open to the public in January 2008. With a new gallery, theater and expanded studio facilities, the state-of-the-art Robeson Center will serve as a cultural destination for the greater Princeton community. Funds raised by Dining by Design support the education programs of the Arts Council of Princeton. Board of Trustees 2007-2008 Timothy M. Andrews Sal Arnone Katherine Baki Peter Bienstock Paul Breitman Lisa Callaway Consuelo Campbell JoAnn Carchman Eve Coulson Anne Ferguson Debbie Gartenberg Jamie Herring Dana Hughes Kristina Johnson Kimberly Kaye Wendy Mager Alvin McGowen Marsha Novick Anne O'Neill Andrew Outerbridge Judith McCartin Scheide Ken Smith Janet Stern Ray Stratmeyer Albert Wise Founding Director Anne Reeves Executive Director Jeff Nathanson Staff Maria Evans, Community Arts Coordinator Mark Germond, Director of Operations Dave Haneman, Production Manager Andrea Honore, Director of Fund Development Jeniah Johnson, Director of Community Relations Michael LaRiccia, Program/PR Manager Kathleen Preziosi, Ceramics Manager Robyn Raskin, Development/Membership Manager Jessica Sauer, Education Director ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON conTEMPORARY Arts Center 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 www.artscouncilofprinceton.org 609.924.8777 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE 09/17/2007 Arts Council of Princeton Announces Dining by Design Annual Fundraiser The Arts Council of Princeton's fall fundraiser Dining by Design 2007 will take place on Saturday, October 27th, 2007. The annual gala event will feature a Cocktail Reception, with an award presentation to Michael Graves and a Dream Dinners silent auction from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. At 8:00 pm artistic themed Dinner Parties will take place at select Princeton area private homes. Dining by Design, now in its sixth year, is the Arts Council of Princeton's signature annual fall fundraising event. Approximately 450 guests will convene at the Atrium, 23 Orchard Road, Skillman for a themed cocktail reception and then travel on to a one of 30 intimate dinner parties at select homes in the Princeton area where in addition to a gourmet meal, guests will enjoy an artistic presentation or performance. This year, the event theme is Art of the Dream, after Henri Rousseau's painting The Dream. The painting will be brought to life with a fantastical setting and an interactive dance performed by students of the Princeton Ballet School. Artwork provided by students from our youth programs will add to the decor. A special Dream Dinners Silent Auction will be a highlight of the event. The auction will feature master and private chefs who have been selected to cook in the homes of auction winners while table décor will be provided by design professionals. Wine pairings donated by Art Council trustees and friends round out these magical evenings for the winning bidders and their guests. The Art of the Dream theme pays tribute to architect Michael Graves, for helping the Arts Council realize the dream of a new home for the arts in downtown Princeton. Appropriately, The Arts Council's Board of Trustees will be presenting the 2007 Arts Vision Award (AVA) to Michael Graves at the cocktail reception. The AVA Award recognizes Graves' significant contributions to the Princeton community through his leadership in the arts, exemplified by his design of the Arts Council's new Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, scheduled to open to the public this coming January. Funds raised by Dining by Design support the many educational programs for youth the Arts Council offers the Princeton community. Corporate and individual support generated through Dining by Design allows the Arts Council to continue to improve and expand its programs, including free art instruction for at risk youth. Examples of the Arts Council's free arts education programs include: "Arts Exchange", a weekly after-school class for homeless youth provided in partnership with HomeFront in Trenton; and "Creative Fridays", an afternoon arts program for children in grades K-5 at Princeton Young Achievers' Community Learning Centers as part of their after school program. The Arts Council also works in partnership with Princeton Nursery School and local Princeton Schools to provide much needed quality art experiences for growing minds. Art instruction not only expands young minds, boosts confidence and keeps children busy and off the streets, it has been proven to promote a higher level of success in academic subjects as well. Unfortunately, while accessible arts education does so much for a community, art centers around the nation are chronically under-funded. Attending fundraising events such as Dining by Design is one of the many ways members of the greater Princeton community can show their support. THE ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. The Arts Council's new Michael Graves' designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts will feature a new gallery, theater and expanded studio facilities, the state-of-the-art Robeson Center will serve as a cultural destination for the greater Princeton community. For more information and to purchase tickets for Dining by Design contact Robyn Raskin at 609-924-8777 ext. 102 or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org ARTS VISION AWARD ANNOUNCED October 16, 2007 Arts Council of Princeton to present Arts Vision Award to Architect Michael Graves at the Dining by Design Gala Fundraiser on October 27 The Board of Trustees of the Arts Council of Princeton is pleased to announce the presentation of the Arts Vision Award (AVA) to Princeton architect Michael Graves at the Dining by Design Gala Fundraiser on October 27, 2007. The Arts Council's 2nd annual AVA recognizes Graves for his significant contributions to the Princeton community, exemplified by his design of the Arts Council's new Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, scheduled to open to the public January 2008. The award ceremony will take place at the Art of the Dream themed Cocktail reception at the Atrium, 23 Orchard Road, Skillman. The theme pays tribute to Michael Graves for helping the Arts Council realize the dream of a new home for the arts in downtown Princeton. World renowned architect, Michael Graves, FAIA, is the founder of two Princeton- and New York-based design firms - one a planning, architecture and interior design practice and the other a product design and graphic design practice. They have designed over 2,000 consumer products and over 350 buildings throughout the world, including many for cultural and educational institutions such as the Arts Council of Princeton and The Newark Museum. Graves and his projects have won over 185 awards for design excellence. He was the recipient of the 2001 Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects, the 1999 National Medal of Arts, and the New Jersey Governor's Walt Whitman Award for Creative Achievement. He is also the Robert Schirmer Professor of Architecture, Emeritus, at Princeton University, where he taught in the School of Architecture for nearly 40 years. A special Dream Dinners Silent Auction will be another highlight of the event. The auction will feature master and private chefs who have been selected to cook in the homes of auction winners while table décor will be provided by design professionals. Wine pairings donated by Art Council trustees and friends round out these magical evenings for the winning bidders and their guests. An interactive dance performed by students of the American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School, will bring the Art of the Dream theme, inspired by Henri Rousseau's painting The Dream, to life. Artwork provided by students from our youth programs will add to the decor. Dining by Design, now in its sixth year, is the Arts Council of Princeton's signature fall fundraising event. Approximately 450 guests will convene at the cocktail reception and then travel on to a one of 30 intimate dinner parties at select homes in the Princeton area where, in addition to a gourmet meal, guests will enjoy an artistic presentation or performance. Funds raised by Dining by Design support the many educational programs for youth the Arts Council offers the Princeton community. Corporate and individual support generated through Dining by Design allows the Arts Council to continue to improve and expand its programs, including free art instruction for at risk youth. Examples of the Arts Council's free arts education programs include: "Arts Exchange", a weekly after-school class for homeless youth provided in partnership with HomeFront in Trenton; and "Creative Fridays", an afternoon arts program for children in grades K-5 at Princeton Young Achievers' Community Learning Centers as part of their after school program. The Arts Council also works in partnership with Princeton Nursery School and local Princeton Schools to provide much needed quality art experiences. Art instruction not only expands young minds, boosts confidence and keeps children busy and off the streets, it has been proven to promote a higher level of success in academic subjects as well. Unfortunately, while accessible arts education does so much for a community, art centers around the nation are chronically under-funded. Attending fundraising events such as Dining by Design is one of the many ways members of the greater Princeton community can show their support. THE ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. The Arts Council's new Michael Graves' designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts will feature a new gallery, theater and expanded studio facilities, the state-of-the-art Robeson Center will serve as a cultural destination for the greater Princeton community. For more information and to purchase tickets for Dining by Design contact Robyn Raskin at 609-924-8777 ext. 102, email rraskin@ artscouncilofprinceton.org or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
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