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.

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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Education & Outreach
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Sep 2024

Access Manifesto for “Undue Burden”

An Access Manifesto, from the artists of Undue Burden: This is an Access Portal. We are access artists.   Beyond legal mandates, compliance, afterthoughts, Access is Art!   Access space. Many millions of people are newly disabled. We meet this emergency with emergence. We build ramps over stairs. We… Read More
News
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Sep 2024

Conjuring Joy: Where to find the artists-in-residence next!

Our first West Philadelphia artist residency, Conjuring Joy at the Bride (July–Sept. 2024), wrapped up earlier this month with a sweet, intimate Dance Party. We’re incredibly proud of our four artists-in-residence for their commitment to engaging our West Philadelphia community through free arts workshops, performances, and gallery showings. If… Read More
Article
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Aug 2024

(thINKingDANCE) Co-creating softness in community

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