Painted Bride

We’ve already got goosebumps for this Saturday. 📷 1–4 PM at the Bride’s new creative hub: 4029 Cambridge St Step inside the Project Space and feel what’s possible. paintedbride.org/events/people-…

In May, we had the privilege of hosting hundreds of our partners for a three-day convening. Nina "Lyrispect" Ball, Deputy Director of ember grantee partner @paintedbride, grounded us with a poem to reflect on how to meet the moment. Read the full poem: thespringpoint.com/wp-content/upl…

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 People Powered — A Project Space Launch Celebration Saturday, August 9 | 1–4 PM 4029 Cambridge Street Join us for a celebration of art, joy, and community as we open the doors to our newly renovated home in East Parkside! Register here: paintedbride.org/events/people-…

We're gearing up for the second concert in the SATELLITE SOUND SERIES! On May 17th Nasir Dickerson and Life Light Empower are coming to The Fallser Club! We're expecting another full house so get your tickets today! paintedbride.org/events/painted…

Captured some moments from (3/8/25) DANCE CLASS SERIES – MEMORY DANCE FLOOR – STEPS AND STORIES Part of Voices of 52nd Street, an on-going #documentary  and Community Archive of the Historic West Philly Corridor instagram.com/p/DG_lgjSpJuA/… #dancephilly

Give it up for the lovely participants from our Gathering to Thrive Adult Movement Workshop last week! There are two more events left in the series: Mar. 26: Adult Poetry Workshop Mar. 28: Closing Event performance and town hall Register: paintedbride.org/projects/thriv…

Join us in welcoming our new board member, Lisa Nelson-Haynes! Lisa is Chief Programming Officer at StoryCorps, where she fosters the mission to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.

Curious what a "gabardine" or an "experimental poetry show" is? Read a behind-the-scenes interview with creator/actor David Gaines for @phillygaynews here: epgn.com/2025/02/03/gab…

Behind the scenes of “Gabardine,” an experimental poetry show Feb. 14-16 at @IceboxProjects created/performed by @davegpoetry Explore Black grief, shame, and joy & inner child healing through live performance, film projection, immersive sound & more. paintedbride.org/events/gabardi…

It is the last weekend to see fallawayinto @FringeArts! A multi-media play by Arielle Julia Brown, constructing a living sanctuary that unites audiences in collective celebration, mourning, and remembrance. fringearts.com/event/fallaway…

Did you hear? Submissions for the 2025 @blackstarfest are open! Filmmakers who identify as Black, Brown, or Indigenous are invited to submit their short or feature-length films. All genres are accepted. Learn more: blackstarfest.org/festival/submi… #BSFF25

Opportunities from @BlackStarFest! Learn and dream at their annual Greaves Filmmaker Seminar! From Mar 7-9, artists of color will gather in Palo Alto, California for 3 days of workshops, panels, and deep discussion. Register to attend by Feb 13: blackstarfest.org/seminar/2024-s…

There are only a few more shows left! buff.ly/40qvWBS

At Philadelphia's FringeArts, "Fallawayinto" cherishes a forgotten champion of the transgender community. via @petercrimmins bit.ly/3CnN4jN

Reparent your inner child with “Gabardine” created by BlackStar Alum @davegpoetry, presented by @paintedbride - Feb. 14 – 16 at @iceboxprojectspace! This one-hour, experimental poetry show explores Black grief, shame, and joy. Get tickets: paintedbride.org/events/gabardi…

We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of the pre-eminent tabla virtuoso of our time, Zakir Hussain. Sending condolences to his family and friends, remembering the many times he graced the Bride stage. apnews.com/article/india-…

A lovely throwback!

Join us for a potluck, open mic, and holiday cheer at our annual holiday party! paintedbride.org/events/annual-…

I’ve been making this installation for almost a year- it’s an interactive manifestation of the digital #archive I’ve been building with #Sick and #Disabled collaborators for a few years called #UndueBurden . #Philly friends check us out! #AccessibleArt whyy.org/articles/undue…