Art Sanctuary Performance

PAFA is excited to partner with Art Sanctuary to present an evening of performances inspired by Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis. Hosted within the exhibition, this interactive performance will feature local African-American artists in the visual, written and performing arts.  Registration to attend this event is preferred.

Art Sanctuary uses the power of black art to transform individuals, create and build community and foster cultural understanding. Dedicated to bringing Philadelphians together through the unique community-building power of black art, Art Sanctuary celebrates diversity passionately, understanding the unparalleled strength gained by embracing our cultural differences. To learn more about Art Sanctuary and their programs, click here. 

Performers for the evening are:

ELLE.MORRIS: Elle.Morris is a University of the Arts grad and a Philly transplant by way of Washington, DC. Elle.Morris captivates audiences with her eclectic voice, innovative covers and lovely jazz nuances. Her talents have landed her on stage with several national artists including Robin Thicke and Eric Roberson. You can find her sounds at HERE or follow her at on Twitter or Instagram

DANIEL "DANNY" SIMMONS, JR.: Daniel "Danny" Simmons, Jr. is a neo-African abstract expressionist painter and the older brother of hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons and rapper Joseph Simmons ("Reverend Run" of Run–D.M.C.). He is the co-founder and Chairman of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (since 1995), which provides disadvantaged urban youth with arts access and education. As part of Rush Philanthropic, Simmons also founded Rush Arts Gallery and soon thereafter converted part of his loft in Brooklyn into the Corridor Gallery. Both galleries provide exhibition opportunities to early and mid-career artists who do not have commercial representation through galleries or private dealers. Along with his brother Russell, Simmons established Def Poetry Jam, which has enjoyed long-running success on HBO.  In 2004, Simmons published Three Days As the Crow Flies, a fictional account of the 1980's New York art scene. He has also written a book of artwork and poetry called I Dreamed My People Were Calling But I Couldn't Find My Way Home.  Learn more about Danny and his work HERE

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