Bride in motion—guided by values, grounded in community, and creating space for the future.

After 26 years of visionary leadership, Laurel Raczka is stepping down as Executive Director of the Painted Bride Art Center.

WHYY’s Peter Crimmins spoke with Laurel and Board Chair John Barber about what’s next—and why this moment is not an ending, but a fresh beginning rooted in transformation.

From South Street to Vine, 52nd Street to our move (THIS WEEK!) to our new Project Space in East Parkside (4029 Cambridge St), the Bride remains in motion—guided by values, grounded in community, and creating space for the future.

🎧 Listen + Read: [link] and stay tuned for more on what’s next:

• 6/28 – Still We Dream, a boundary-pushing jazz premiere by trumpeter Josh Lawrence
• 7/7 – Worldbuilding Duets Residency, an interdisciplinary program pairing artists across genre & discipline
• 7/12 – People Powered Community Day, an open house celebration marking our arrival at 4029 Cambridge Street
• 7/18 – Opening reception for Receipts: We Have Them, the inaugural Exhibition at the new Painted Bride Project Space by the Museum of Black Joy