Journal

Block to Block (We. Are. Still. Here.) Ursula Rucker will be the “Field Guide” for a new community-inspired art/story project in Germantown. She will work with a small group of Germantown residents…over a short period of time…to tell, share, collect and create individual and collective story. A peoples’ story. Read More

It was February 1995. I remember I wore a navy blue velvet blouse. I left my seat next to my mother to sit on the plush floor pillows for children that were placed upfront in the Painted Bride’s Art Center’s theater. The pillow was cozy and velvet like my blouse. Read More

The “What’s Happening?” Happening was a free event designed for our many visual and performance artists to showcase the work they have been developing over the past few months through our Micro-Residency Program. The event was offered free to the public so that viewers would be able to support the… Read More

the micro residency program has ended The Painted Bride is happy to announce our 2018 Micro Residency Artists! These talented individuals and organizations will be sharing space with us at 230 Vine Street for the remainder of 2018. Take a look at the artists and projects that we… Read More

Two things are true: 1. We are moving out of 230 Vine Street to present important work in communities and spaces that need it most, by artists and leaders that can have the greatest impact. 2. For now, we still own the building at 230 Vine Street and we want… Read More

Pitch Dance For(u)m is pleased to present two intimate evenings of dance and conversation featuring original works by movement artists Tania Isaac and Gabri Christa. Tania Isaac will perform any.body.here., which seeks to unpack the relationship between language, the self, and the body. Gabri Christa will perform a preview… Read More

Are you an artist, activist, or city worker looking to dialogue with us? Are you a twenty or thirty something? You’re invited to join Belle Alvarez at the Bride on Tuesday, October 17 from 6 – 8pm! In collaboration with Al-Bustan, Belle will be facilitating a movement workshop based on… Read More

On Monday, August 14th, the Art and Change Collective (ACC) hosted its first-ever happy hour event at Strangelove’s Beer Garden, 216 S. 11th Street in Center City. From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ACC members and their guests enjoyed a discounted happy hour menu featuring locally brewed… Read More

Submit your work for the 2017 Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series! Have you ever wondered how to have your art exhibited at Painted Bride Art Center? Artists over 25 that live within 150 miles of Philadelphia, are invited to submit to Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series!… Read More