Student Groups
How to Bring Your Undergraduate Student Group to the Princeton University Art Museum
The Princeton University Art Museum is a great resource for many student groups.
For groups focused on culture, the galleries present art from across continents and centuries. For groups focused on education and volunteering, our volunteer programs connect with community members to bring them to a closer appreciation with art. For groups focused on performance, the space provides a unique setting. For groups focused on subjects like politics, religion, philosophy, business, or the arts, the topics of different paintings can provide a great starting point for a discussion.
Recent events that student groups have brought to the Art Museum:
1. Full-scale event for the student body
Some past events in this category include performances and a scavenger hunt. Two basic things to remember are 1) events that may raise concern about the safety of the art are not likely to be approved, and 2) late-night museum events usually occur on Thursday night, when security staff stays until 10PM.
**Please Note:
For groups focused on culture, the galleries present art from across continents and centuries. For groups focused on education and volunteering, our volunteer programs connect with community members to bring them to a closer appreciation with art. For groups focused on performance, the space provides a unique setting. For groups focused on subjects like politics, religion, philosophy, business, or the arts, the topics of different paintings can provide a great starting point for a discussion.
Recent events that student groups have brought to the Art Museum:
- Religious Life Council festival of religion and art
- Chinese Student Association scavenger hunt
- Quipfire presents Improv inspired by the Art Museum
1. Full-scale event for the student body
Some past events in this category include performances and a scavenger hunt. Two basic things to remember are 1) events that may raise concern about the safety of the art are not likely to be approved, and 2) late-night museum events usually occur on Thursday night, when security staff stays until 10PM.
**Please Note:
- If proposed far enough in advance, a Thursday night might be available. Have a back up date or two at the ready, just in case.
- The more time you allow for preparation, the better and more organized your event will be. Please give the Museum ample notice (at least 4 weeks) in all cases, but especially when planning a large event.
- Make sure the Undergraduate Dean’s Office has signed off on your event, especially if alcohol is involved.
| How to make sure your proposal will be successful | |
| Name | |
| Contact Information | |
| Date(s) requested | Security staff stay until 10 p.m.on Thursdays, so your event should be on a Thursday |
| Program Details | If there will be dancing or other physical activity at your event, explain how to make sure your attendees will not pose danger to the art. |
| Equipment Needed | If you need specific equipment, how will you obtain it? And will it pose a risk to the art? |
| Expected Audience (size) |
The fire code will only allow 400 people in the museum at one time for an event. |
| Food | If you plan to have food at your event, will you provide the food or have it catered? Please note that only clear liquids are allowed at the museum, and no drippy sauce or flowers. The museum will be able to provide you with tables, chairs, and tablecloths. |
| Budget | Consider how much funding you have for this event. If your budget is low, some ways to reduce the cost are to bring your own food and beverages, and to do a smaller event (i.e. scavenger hunt). Larger events require additional museum staff, which raises the cost. The museum may be able to help support your event, but your group should contribute, as well. |
2. Meeting or activity for your group
Some ideas for how your group can use the Art Museum for a small-scale event include sketching together as a group, or holding a meeting. Please contact Jessica Popkin, the Student Outreach Coordinator for further details, and to schedule a time.
3. Educational programming for your group, such as a guided tour
A tour with a specific focus on the area or issue your group focuses on can be a great activity for your group. Student tour guides can lead you through relevant parts of the museum’s collection. For more details and to schedule a time, please contact the Museum’s Manager of School, Family and Community Programs, Brice Batchelor-Hall and Student Volunteer Chairs Sarah Marie Gerth and Katy Dammers.
4. Volunteer with one of the existing museum education programs
Click here for existing volunteer opportunities for your group.
