Painted Bride Art Center
10/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 10:08
Painted Bride Presents Communal Archive & Arts Workshop Series Celebrating Disabled Philadelphians
Painted Bride Presents Communal Archive & Arts Workshop Series Celebrating Disabled Philadelphians
Artist collective Hook&Loop in residence at the Bride's West Philadelphia location from Oct. 19 - Nov. 23, 2024
Philadelphia, PA (October 4, 2024) - Painted Bride presents "Undue Burden" (Oct. 19 - Nov. 23, 2024), a residency by Hook&Loop, an artist collective led by Disabled, Sick, neurodivergent and MAD people in Philadelphia. "Undue Burden" includes both a digital and printed community archive celebrating and documenting the experiences of Disabled people; histories often pathologized or ignored. Disabled Philadelphians are invited to contribute to the growing, living archive installation through 5 accessible, multi-sensory workshops. The installation and all workshops will take place at the Painted Bride in West Philadelphia (5212 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139).
Events include an accessible dance aerobics class with QUEEROBICS, a touch-able art gallery by Sick and Disabled artists, and an "ILL-egal" wedding party, in reference to the major, penalizing impact marriage can have on SSI payments for Disabled folks. In their "Access Manifesto," written collectively by Hook&Loop artists, they affirm that "The stories in our archive are by us and about us. We document Disabled art. We document Disabled love, rage, exclusion, and belonging. We document stories that have been ignored and silenced. We are here. Access artistry will not be gatekept."
The event is co-presented by Painted Bride and Hook&Loop, and made possible by the support of the Bartol Foundation and Cedar Crest College.
For tickets and more information: https://paintedbride.org/projects/undue-burden/
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About Hook&Loop
Hook&Loop is an artist collective led by Disabled, Sick, neurodivergent and MAD people in Philadelphia. Please visit their website to learn more.
About Painted Bride Art Center
Building on a 55-year legacy, the Painted Bride brings together artists, audiences, and communities to push the boundaries of how we create and experience art. It has supported over 25,000 artists, hosted over 5,000 events, commissioned over 100 new works, and facilitated manifold artist and community workshops and educational programs. The Bride cultivates a welcoming environment for critical dialogue and playful exchange to transform lives and communities through art. It is committed to supporting artists from all walks of life and amplifying underrepresented voices to foster diversity and inclusivity. To learn more, visit www.paintedbride.org.