an accessible artist collective led by Disabled, Chronically Ill, neurodivergent and MAD people based out of Philadelphia.
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Digital IG flier for PASS THE MIC. Black background. A drawing by Vinetta Miler sits on top of background taking up most of the frame - it is 3D-embossed, electric blue, violet, and periwinkle drawing of a person in a wheelchair taking a ramp onto a stage.On top of that are shapes outline in pink creating spaces for text. In the negative space of the image from top to bottom, left to right reads “this is a masked event! Venue is accessible to mobility devices!” “Hook&Loop presents: PASS THE MIC” “ a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rotunda stage ramp OPEN MIC” “FREE! ** This event is free to attend, but Hook&Loop is actively raising funds to support our general operations and public programming. We will graciously accept donations of ANY amount!”. The words “sign up for our OPEN MIC!” are black and inside a bright orange star. A light pink line makes a rectangle and encapsulates the text and icons: an orange icon of a calendar + the text “Sept 21 2023”. Beneath that, a teal icon of a clock + the text ““Doors @ 4:30PM - Ribbon Cutting @ 5:30pm - OPEN MIC @ 6PM - 9PM”. Beneath that, a yellow icon of a house + the text “The Rotunda - 4014 Walnut st”. Teal text in the lower right corner reads “ SIGN UP FOR OUR OPEN MIC + full program & accessibility details @ hookandloopphilly.com [SB 9/7/23]
9/21
4:30PM - 9:30PM (EST)
The Rotunda - 4014 Walnut st
Event
PASS THE MIC
Celebrate the new, more accessible stage ramp at the Rotunda with a ribbon cutting ceremony + OPEN MIC full of amazing, juicy acts from local Disabled, Chronically Ill, neurodivergent, and mad artists!
Two images side by side.
The left image is a young Pam in a bright red dress painting at a desk. She is smiling and has long brown hair pulled back into a half-up hairstyle. She holds a paint brush in her left hand making a diagonal line cutting across the image with the brush handle. Her right hand is used to steady her motions. There is a picture of a cartoon boy in a red dress in the background.
The right image is a painting of the photograph from Pam's archive titled "Pam at Melmark." The painting is 16 inches by 20 inches and is created on watercolor paper using acrylic paint, quill pen, and paint markers. The painting shows Pam's face and arms in the foreground. Pam is smiling and holding a paintbrush. She is wearing a red and yellow shirt. She has peach skin and brown/gold hair. Over Pam's left shoulder is a depiction of a smiling figure with a red shirt and red hat, holding a bunch of grapes. The figure has black stars on their shirt and behind them is a yellow background with blue stars. Over Pam's right shoulder is a depiction of collaged yellow, orange, brown, and blue shapes on an off-white background.
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6/23
Press
Project Highlight : Velocity Fund
UNDUE BURDEN interview with Artblog
UNDUE BURDEN sits down with Artblog's Roberta Fallon for a conversation on how we reclaim our collective and personal histories through accessible archiving practices.
9/22
Funding
Hook&Loop awarded grant from The Velocity Fund for UNDUE BURDEN.
Hook&Loop and UNDUE BURDEN is a grateful recipient of a 2022 Velocity Fund grant ! Here is a handful of our team celebrating alongside the rest of the 2022-2023 Velocity Fund grantee cohort at Dahlak Paradise this past September.Stay tuned for more ways you can contribute to and collaborate with the community archive!