Discover the arts!
the gaia den
đź“Ť 222 Mercer Street
A welcoming healing arts space and community hub offering yoga, meditation, Reiki, and a wide range of spiritually focused classes and experiences. More than a studio or shop, The Gaia Den serves as a gathering place where practitioners share their gifts, host workshops, and offer products in an open, collaborative environment.
From astrology and Tarot to movement, mindfulness, and simply spending time in a peaceful atmosphere, Gaia is a space for connection, exploration, and personal growth for all.
Check their page for regular classes, events, and retail hours.
đź“ž (304) 910-7891
Holler: Contemporary Appalachian Art Gallery
đź“Ť 900 Mercer Street,
Holler Gallery is a contemporary art space dedicated to showcasing the work of Appalachian artists through rotating exhibitions and curated shows. With a focus on both emerging and established voices, the gallery brings a fresh, evolving perspective to the region’s creative landscape.
Beyond exhibitions, Holler functions as an active studio and creative hub, hosting workshops, classes, and special events that invite the community to engage with art not just as viewers, but as makers.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday–Friday: 1 PM – 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday–Wednesday: Closed
đź“ž (304) 431-4975
The riffraff arts collective
đź“Ť 869 Mercer Street
A multidisciplinary arts collective bringing together performing, literary, healing, and visual artists in a dynamic, community-centered creative space. Rooted in Mercer Street, RiffRaff serves as a hub for artistic expression, collaboration, and cultural activity in downtown Princeton.
The collective’s multi-purpose space includes a live performance venue, recording studio, artist studios, and an art boutique, and also operates The Dream Bean Coffeehouse as an additional gathering and creative space across the street.
Ongoing programming includes live performances, exhibitions, workshops, and special events—visit the website to explore what’s coming up.
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
đź“ž (304) 425-6425
Promise Sloan Studios
đź“Ť 901 Mercer Street
A working artist studio featuring original oil and watercolor paintings by Promise Sloan, along with prints and commissioned work. The space offers a glimpse into the artist’s process while providing opportunities to collect unique, locally created artwork.
In addition to exhibiting her work, Promise hosts paint nights and workshops, inviting the community to explore their own creativity in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
Check her page for available artwork, commissions, and upcoming classes.
✉️ promisesloan@yahoo.com
Mad Mud Studios
đź“Ť 747 Mercer Street
A working ceramics studio and creative space centered around the art of clay, where making is both a craft and a shared experience. From wheel-throwing to hand-building, Mad Mud offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and open studio opportunities for artists of all levels.
The studio is a place to slow down, get your hands dirty, and explore the process of shaping, firing, and finishing your own work—whether you’re just beginning or continuing a creative practice. With ongoing classes, community programming, and flexible studio access, Mad Mud is a cornerstone of Mercer Street’s hands-on arts scene.
Visit their website for classes, events, and studio time.
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Sunday: Closed
đź“ž (701) 260-0128
The Dream Bean Coffeehouse
đź“Ť 860 Mercer Street
A coffeehouse and creative gathering space that doubles as a rotating gallery for local artists, with ever-changing artwork featured throughout the space. The walls serve as an accessible platform for visual artists, making it a place where art is part of the everyday experience.
In addition to its gallery atmosphere, The Dream Bean regularly hosts live music, open mic nights, and creative events, bringing together artists and the community in a warm, welcoming setting.
Check their page for current exhibitions, performances, and events.
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 7 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday–Friday: 7 AM – 7 PM
Saturday: 8 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Hammer & stain
đź“Ť 851 Mercer Street
A lively, instructor-led creative studio offering hands-on workshops where art, craft, and community come together. From painting and décor to wood, glass, and mixed-media projects, each experience is guided step-by-step in a fun, welcoming environment where creativity is accessible to everyone.
With BYOB workshops, open paint days, private parties, fundraisers, and children’s events, Hammer & Stain offers something new to create every week of the year. Each session is both social and creative, with participants leaving with personalized pieces they’ve made themselves.
Visit their website for workshop schedules and registration.
đź“ž (304) 223-3600
Stages Music School
855 Mercer Street
Stages Music School has been offering quality music instruction, frequent high level performance opportunities, artist development, music business training, and an out-of-the-box approach to creative performance instruction since 2008. Stages fosters a love and appreciation for the arts while encouraging students to use their music to make positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world.
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: 12PM - 10PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Associated photography & framing
813 Mercer Street
Stave Jessee is a celebrated and award-winning professional photographer who has been in the Grassroots District for 30 years. His fine art gallery features a vast array of his photography, and he offers his portrait studio for rent to other photographers. Associated Photography also offers an array of services such as printing, matting and framing. Steve teaches photography workshops and leads the Princeton Camera Club. Photographers of all ages and skill levels should visit Steve and explore what Associated Photography has to offer.
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed