“MORNING”: This painting by Megan Spring will be featured in ArtJam 2020, now running October 15 to 25 in a pop-up gallery on Hulfish Street. The event, which combines the art of professional artists and undiscovered artists who have experienced homelessness, supports ArtSpace, the therapeutic art program at HomeFront.

Originally scheduled for this spring, this year’s ArtJam opens on October 15 in a pop-up gallery with a noble purpose — supporting ArtSpace, the therapeutic art program at HomeFront. The show continues through October 25 at 11 Hulfish Street, Palmer Square in Princeton.

When buyers pick up a painting, sculpture, or other artwork, they experience a double win — buying artworks they love and supporting a good cause. Recognized as a four star charity by Charity Navigator, 90 percent of every dollar raised is dedicated to programs that directly help clients.

“The work of HomeFront is multi-dimensional. We do much more than provide shelter,” says founder and CEO Connie Mercer. “Our programs and activities are designed to help families experiencing homelessness gain skills for self-empowerment and develop a vision of a better future for themselves and their children.”

One of the ways HomeFront supports this transformation is through ArtSpace, its therapeutic art program, a special place where the creative process becomes a tool for self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving that can change the lives of the artists.

ArtJam’s pop up gallery appears in Princeton once a year, including the work of more than 100 well-regarded national and local artists alongside aspiring artists. The exhibit has original, one-of-a-kind art for sale, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, glassworks, and hand-sewn items from SewingSpace, a HomeFront sewing program.

“Bringing together professional and aspiring artists makes ArtJam a different exhibit from a traditional art show,” says Ruthann Traylor, director of HomeFront’s ArtSpace/SewingSpace. “A dedicated team of volunteers and I create a pop-up gallery that is curated daily and features the best and most engaging works. Everyone can find something that they’d love to have in their home or office.”

Traylor added, “Through transforming this small corner of Palmer Square, we bring both awesome art and the important stories of HomeFront’s work to the Princeton community.”

ArtJam 2020 will present more than art for sale. With live musical performances, evening socials and private parties, entertainment, and art are both featured in the exhibit space. The undertaking is supported by sponsors ranging from local corporations to small business owners.

The gallery hours have been extended this year and will be on Mondays, noon-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-6 pm.

For more information on ArtJam volunteering or sponsorship opportunities, contact Ruthann Traylor, (609) 883-7500 ext. 316, RuthannT@homefrontnj.org.

For a listing of ArtJam events, visit www.artjamnj.org.