The longtime home of Kopp’s Cycles on Spring Street in Princeton has received a seriously artistic makeover. Hamilton resident and artist Adriana Groza has transformed the space into the Adriana Groza Art Gallery and Studio. A grand opening and ribbon cutting takes place Tuesday, November 25, from 5:25 to 7:25 p.m.
The event marks more than the unveiling of a new creative space — it celebrates the 21st anniversary of Adriana and her husband’s arrival in the United States from Romania, a day symbolizing a leap of faith, new beginnings, and the pursuit of dreams.
“This is a day of many firsts,” Groza says. “It represents the moment I stepped onto new soil with hope in my heart and dreams in my spirit. To now open my own gallery in the heart of Princeton, surrounded by community and purpose, feels like full circle.”
Groza is no stranger to the Princeton arts community. Since 2021, she has maintained an active working studio at Princeton Makes, the artist cooperative in the Princeton Shopping Center founded by Jim Levine.
“Jim has been an instrumental mentor and supporter of my growth,” Groza says. “Princeton Makes gave me a home, a creative family, and the confidence to expand into this next chapter.”
Housed in the iconic Kopp’s Cycle building, the gallery opens at a time of cultural momentum in Princeton, coinciding with the upcoming reopening of the Princeton University Art Museum and the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Groza’s journey to this moment was shaped by years of community support and collaboration. Princeton Councilwoman Michele Pirone Lambros, an advocate for local business growth, has been a key supporter of Adriana’s quest for a permanent home in town.
“Adriana’s new gallery is a wonderful addition to Spring Street, showcasing her beautiful artwork that brightens the corner and brings new vibrancy to the entire downtown,” Pirone Lambros said. “Adriana’s connection with property owner Aubrey Haines began at an Experience Princeton meetup — a perfect example of how networking events can help turn entrepreneurs’ dreams into reality through community support and collaboration,” she added.
“At Princeton Property Partners, we believe art strengthens local economies and public life; that’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Adriana Groza to the historic Kopp’s Cycle building — precisely as the Princeton University Art Museum reopens and the nation marks its 250th anniversary in 2026,” said Aubrey Haines, CEO of Princeton Property Partners and president of Experience Princeton. “Adriana’s presence will amplify cultural value, spur foot traffic, and deepen community engagement, aligning with our commitment to human-centered destinations where innovation and culture thrive.”
Groza’s abstract works are created using fluid acrylics, manipulating liquid paint on a flat, horizontal canvas. “I find it a great match with my personality,” she said of her medium of choice in a 2021 interview with Community News Service. “The paints flow with ease and minimal restrictions or coercion, yet the preparation process is lengthy and complex. I enjoy working hard to prepare and then have the art unfold quite fast before me.”
Groza’s work, celebrated for its movement, emotion, and bold use of color, has been featured in regional, national, and international private and public collections. The new gallery will serve as both a showcase of her original paintings and a creative hub for workshops, exhibitions, and community engagement.
Grand Opening, Adriana Groza Art | Gallery & Studio, 38 Spring Street, Princeton. Tuesday, November 25, 5:25 to 7:25 p.m. Gallery hours Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekdays by appointment. www.adrianagroza.art.
