Residency

Undue Burden

A community archive and event series by & for Disabled, Sick, neurodivergent, and MAD people in Philadelphia

October 19 – November 23, 2024

A detail of a digital rendering of a motif from the Undue Burden fabric archive installation. Four columns of interlocked hand-drawn, graphite hook and loop jewelry clasps float on a royal blue, turquoise, and orange checked background. A hand-drawn, graphite, biomorphic shape attached to two balloons floats in the middle of each turquoise check. Each hook and loop clasp contains an image from the Undue Burden archive. Three of the photos have QR codes to audio descriptions in the Undue Burden digital archive.

Upcoming Events

A detail of a digital rendering of a motif from the Undue Burden fabric archive installation. Four columns of interlocked hand-drawn, graphite hook and loop jewelry clasps float on a royal blue, turquoise, and orange checked background. A hand-drawn, graphite, biomorphic shape attached to two balloons floats in the middle of each turquoise check. Each hook and loop clasp contains an image from the Undue Burden archive. Three of the photos have QR codes to audio descriptions in the Undue Burden digital archive.
Community Event

Closing Ritual (Undue Burden)

Sat, Nov. 23, 2024 from 2-4pm
Community Event

Annual Holiday Party

Fri, Dec. 20 from 6-9PM

Who We Are

Building on a 53-year legacy, the Painted Bride brings together artists, audiences, and communities to push the boundaries of how we create and experience art.

Latest Journal
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Nov 2024

(WHYY/NPR) A digital archive of Philly artists with disabilities finds physical form at the Painted Bride

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Nov 2024

(Artblog) Hook&Loop’s community alchemy in ‘Undue Burden’ at Painted Bride Art Center

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Nov 2024

(Metro Philadelphia) Painted Bride’s art workshop series celebrates disabled Philadelphians

Call for Artists

We values artists and their role as carriers of culture and tradition and guides to living creatively. Our open proposal form is currently on hold while we develop next year’s programming – stay tuned for announcements in our newsletter and social media.

Current Projects

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Projects

Undue Burden

Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 2024
Projects

Blood Baby

June 2024