The Becoming
Rooted in memory, storytelling, embodiment, and collective care, the project invites Black female-identifying Philadelphians into a communal process exploring Black girlhood, adulthood, ritual, and lived experience.
Blending movement, installation, testimony, and participatory exchange, The Becoming centers reflection, visibility, and shared cultural memory through a living performance environment shaped by audience presence and collective storytelling.
SHAVON NORRIS x ARTPHILLY
PERFORMANCES
Fri, Oct 2 — 7 PM
Sat, Oct 3 — 7 PM
Sun, Oct 4 — 3 PM
GALLERY HOURS
Wed, Sept 30 — 3–7 PM (Drop in for THE VIBRARY; 1 – 2 PM)
Thurs, Oct 1 — 3–7 PM
Ticket not required. Walk-ins welcome.
ABOUT
Shavon Norris is a movement and theater artist whose work explores Black identity, storytelling, memory, healing, and community through interdisciplinary performance practices. Her projects often create participatory environments where personal narrative, embodied experience, and collective imagination intersect.
ArtPhilly connects artists, audiences, and cultural organizations through commissions, collaborations, and multidisciplinary public programming. Through citywide festivals and partnerships, ArtPhilly amplifies Philadelphia’s creative communities while fostering cultural exchange, civic dialogue, and public engagement.
ACCESSIBILITY & WELLNESS
Creating welcoming and accessible experiences for artists, audiences, and community participants.
If you have accessibility needs or accommodation requests related to attending this event, please contact us in advance at info@paintedbride.org so we can best support your visit.
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