Princeton, NJ Entertainment Guide Announcement

Princeton Pottery Festival to Showcase Ceramic Artists from the Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

April 23, 2026

The Princeton Pottery Festival is set to take place on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, at the renowned Princeton Day School, celebrating the art of ceramics with a curated collection of works from 12 exceptional artists. Held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days, the festival will feature some of the finest ceramic talent from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Participating artists include Eric Rempe, Dallas Wooten, Taylor Sijan, Lindsay Oesterritter, Lisa Naples, Brian Chen, Terry Plaskett, Hiroe Hanazono, Nate Willever, Sam Briegel, Kristen Kieffer, and Ben Carter

This two-day event will offer visitors the opportunity to explore a diverse range of functional pieces, decorative works, and sculptural vessels. "We are excited to build on the success of last year with an expanded line up of twelve artists for this year's Princeton Pottery Festival. " said festival co-organizer Rachael Bailey. "We are also expanding the festival to include a keynote lecture by Distinguished Professor Chris Staley, as well as demonstrations from other artists." Each artist, an expert in their craft, will be on hand to share their unique techniques and creative process. The festival aims to bring the community together in appreciation of this timeless art form while offering a unique chance to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the artists.

The Princeton Pottery Festival will be held at the Princeton Day School arts atrium, a stunning and easily accessible venue, providing an ideal backdrop for the festival. The event is free and open to the public, with all pottery on display available for purchase. In addition to the ceramics on display four artists will be demonstrating their techniques. Renowned artist and educator Chris Staley will also be giving a free lecture on the importance of the ceramic object in today's society Saturday May 2nd at 4:30 pm. 

Event Details:

• What: Princeton Pottery Festival – A showcase of ceramic art from 12 expert artists

• When: May 2nd & 3rd, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM- free artist demos 11am and 2pm each day

• Where: Princeton Day School Arts Atrium, 650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

For more information and to stay updated on the event, please visit www.princetonpotteryfestival.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @PrincetonPotteryFestival.