Painted Bride Art Center
Arts & Culture · Philadelphia, PA
About
Founded in 1969 by Academy of Fine Arts graduates, the Painted Bride Art Center is a rare surviving venue from the Alternative Art Space movement. It prioritizes artists who were historically excluded from mainstream institutions, with a stated commitment to women, people of color, gay and lesbian artists, and disabled creators. The venue presents world music, dance, jazz, theater, visual arts, hip-hop, indie rock, and spoken word.
It's in Old City near Vine Street. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6pm. The space feels like a living archive of avant-garde community arts. For a dose of queer cultural history along with your show, the nearby Philadelphia Museum of Art also has strong LGBTQ+ programming.
Features
- ✓Founded by visual artists in 1969
- ✓Commitment to queer and underrepresented artists
- ✓Multidisciplinary performances and exhibitions
Practical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Painted Bride Art Center LGBTQ+-owned or focused? +
It was founded with a mission to present work by marginalized artists, including gay and lesbian artists, but ownership details are not specified in the data.
What are the hours of operation? +
Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6pm.
What type of performances or exhibitions can I see? +
The venue presents world music, dance, jazz, theater, visual arts, hip-hop, indie rock, and spoken word.
Where is it located? +
It is in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, near Vine Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
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