How to Donate

We believe in the power of art to bring people together, foster new connections, and promote a greater sense of belonging. If you’re a believer too, we hope you’ll support our work with a tax-deductible gift.


Donate By Mail

To donate by mail, please make your check payable to Painted Bride and send to:

Painted Bride

P.O. Box 16696

Philadelphia, PA 19139


Other Ways to Give

Interested in corporate giving, in-kind giving, and other ways to support the Bride? Fill out the brief form below and our team will reach out to you shortly.

The Impact of Giving

In one year, our Resistance Garden project saw over 2,350 Philadelphians engage with the vibrant urban gardens of our city in fun, creative ways – including foraging tours, free educational zines, and youth arts programming for over 60 Black and Brown youth.

Help us sustain the next year of the project and other community initiatives with your support!

The Bride was the first to present a full night of Rennie Harris Puremovement in Philadelphia in 1998. Since then, the Bride has been instrumental in presenting many other hip hop artists locally, nationally and abroad.
– Rennie Harris

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Jun 2025

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… Read More
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Jun 2025

With Gratitude, as I Step into a New Chapter

Dear Friends, After 33 extraordinary years with the Painted Bride Art Center, I announce my retirement—effective December 31, 2025—with immense gratitude and heartfelt reflection. This decision comes after deep consideration and a profound appreciation for the remarkable journey I’ve been privileged to share with so many… Read More
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Feb 2025

(Philadelphia Gay News) ‘Gabardine’: Queer artist puts poetry in motion for world premiere solo show