About

ArtFirst!  is an international exhibition and sale of art and fine crafts by professional artists with disabilities, presented by the Auxiliary of the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP).  ArtFirst! seeks to raise public awareness of the unlimited creative talent of artists with disabilities through its annual exhibition and through the permanent collection of ArtFirst! works, exhibited in the public spaces of UMCP throughout the year. 

The 2010 exhibit will feature more than 200 paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, fabric art, glasswork, metalwork, and other fine crafts. 

The Auxiliary of University Medical Center at Princeton is a dynamic volunteer organization that raises funds for the hospital through a variety of events and programs. UMCP, a unit of Princeton HealthCare System, is an acute-care, teaching hospital that was recently named – for the second consecutive year --  as one of only 37 Top Hospitals in the United States for patient safety, clinical outcomes and efficiency by the prestigious Leapfrog Group. It has served people in central New Jersey since 1919.

The Auxiliary’s Mission is to support UMCP’s commitment to provide exceptional care and service to patients and the community.  The Auxiliary, which sponsors a variety of events and community outreach programs, is also committed to strengthening the relationship between UMCP and the communities it serves. Hundreds of volunteers donate their time and talent to organize events and services including: ArtFirst!, The White Elephant Rummage Sale, A November Night, Kids Marathon and 10K Race, Newborn Photos, Community Outreach, Art Shows and Vendor Sales. These “friend- raisers” provide entertainment, cultural experiences, educational benefits and services to patients and the community, and they raise funds to support UMCP.

Proceeds from ArtFirst! 2010 will be used to commission artwork for the public areas of the new University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.