Project

Gathering to Thrive: A West Philly Radical Wellness Exchange

A wellness event series for & facilitated by Black and Brown women/femmes & families living in West Philadelphia

February 26 – March 28, 2025

Who We Are

Building on a 56-year legacy, the Painted Bride brings together artists, audiences, and communities to push the boundaries of how we create and experience art.

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Education & Outreach
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Feb 2025

ESCAPE ARTIST MIXTAPE VOL. 5: THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE ART OF SURVIVAL

Synopsis The Escape Artist Mixtape podcast is the soundtrack to the “art of survival” in a wondrously weird and apocalyptic world. Li Sumpter, host and self-proclaimed escape artist, invites a stellar line-up of friends and fellow artists on an epic journey through the stuff science-fiction is made of. About This… Read More
News
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Feb 2025

(SUBMISSIONS CLOSED) Job Opening: Program & Production Manager

NOTE: Submissions for this position are currently closed. (Updated 2/24/25) JOB POSTING: Program & Production Manager Summary The Painted Bride is seeking a motivated and savvy Program & Production Manager with strong interpersonal skills who will work closely with an intimate and growing team to embody the Bride’s Mission and… Read More
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Feb 2025

(SUBMISSIONS CLOSED) Job Opening: Communications & Marketing Manager

NOTE: Submissions for this position are currently closed. (Updated 2/24/25) JOB POSTING: Communications & Marketing Manager Summary The Painted Bride Art Center seeks an imaginative and engaging Communications & Marketing Manager with strong interpersonal skills, who will work closely with an intimate and growing team to advance and reinforce… Read More

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