Painted Bride Art Center - longtime presenter of experimental, jazz, and world music

Founded in 1969, the Painted Bride Art Center at 230 Vine Street in Old City has a documented history of presenting experimental music, contemporary composers, jazz, and world-music performances. Over decades it has hosted touring and local musicians, commissioning new work and providing a venue for interdisciplinary performances. The Painted Bride has been an important site for Philadelphia's avant-garde and independent music scenes.