Celebrating the Leadership. Seeding the Future.
Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration honoring Laurel Raczka and her remarkable 33-year journey with the Painted Bride Art Center. This night brings together everyone who makes the Bride what it is — artists, neighbors, collaborators, friends, and family — for an evening rooted in creativity, connection, and collective joy.
A Community Celebration – For All Who Love the Bride All-Inclusive Admission – Choose the option that feels right for you!
$50 Standard Admission
$25 Bride Artist Access Admission
What Your Ticketed Experience Includes:
• Hosting by Starfire with music by Oluwafemi
• Live performances by Ursula Rucker, Spoken Hand pickup
crew, Putty Dance Project, Eric Jaffe & Lili St. Queer, plus a
special video tribute from Hannibal Lokumbe
• Cocktail hour and social mingling
• A curated dinner buffet and dessert by Wallace Enterprises
• Tributes & stories celebrating Laurel’s three decades of
leadership
• A post-program social lounge and dancing
Help Us Spread the Word:
Laurel has given so much to our community. Now we get to give that joy back. Share the event, invite your people, and help us fill the room with the love and creativity that defines the Bride’s next chapter.
Reserve your ticket NOW:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/paintedbrideartcenter/laurel-s-legacy-live
Venue:
The Loft on Passyunk (1919 E Passyunk Avenue)
Accessibility:
The main floor is ADA accessible. The upper-level lounge is stair-access only.
Parking Recommendation:
1930 S Broad Street - Laz Parking Garage - Constitution Health Plaza (Broad & Mifflin)
If you're unable to attend, but want to celebrate Laurel,
we are also launching Laurel’s Gift, a dollar-for-dollar matched contribution opportunity supporting the Bride’s inaugural Residency Legacy Fund. This fund honors Laurel by helping seed future artist residencies.
Consider making a tax-deductible donation here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/laurelsgiftthebrideresidencylegacyfund
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