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Rush Arts Philadelphia is a branch of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation out of NYC, founded by brothers Danny, Russell, and Joey aka "Rev Run" Simmons.

12/04/2023

Repost • Lesson prep and Soso’s creature bday party 🎊 photo dump 11/7/23-11/11/23

12/01/2023

Have you stopped by the gallery to check out V & A’s Birthday Celebration yet? If not, come on out and check it out! It’s An Art Exhibition by Artist Soso, on view until December 16th, 2023 At Rush Arts Philly. Swipe to see photos! You must see this in person.

11/08/2023

Join us this Saturday 11/11 at

So So Capaldi recently graduated from and this is their first Solo Exhibition!!

So So is an exciting young artist! Strap in for an exciting ride with a fantastic creative emerging Artist

10/13/2023

🗣 Join Us for an Exclusive Artist Talk! 🖌🎙

Mark your calendars for October 28, 2023!

We are so excited to announce the Artist Talk for “Narrative Tactility” at Rush Arts Philly. 🎨 This special event will feature all three incredibly talented artists from the show: Lynda Grace, DeJeonge Reese, and MARRYAM MOMA.

Get ready to dive deeper into their art, inspiration, and the incredible stories woven through fiber, textile, and collage. 🧵🖼️

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the artists behind the exhibit!

Save the date, and we’ll see you there.

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09/29/2023

Dear friends and fam...I'm proud to say after serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman for almost 30 years I've decided the time has come for me to step down in that direct leadership capacity. Don't get me wrong I'll still be our biggest cheerleader and will never be far from the organization. When I turned 70 last month I realized that I've never given my art career as both visual artist and poet even 50% of my attention. Rush Arts has always come first and rightfully so but I have to give me a first chance to see where this artist thing will take me. Years ago when the accusations against Russell were leveled so many people and sponsors walked away from supporting the organization and never returned. I've begged and pleaded for the last five years to you friends to help us keep our doors open. Many of you already know I bought and renovated the Rush Arts building in Philadelphia on my own to make sure there was a place for kids and artists. Well we are now at the place where this all may be coming to an end. If this fundraiser isn't successful we will be forced to close. It's that simple. I need your support once again please buy tickets donate and come to our Halloween party which is also serving as the moment of my "Retirement".
☮️&💖
Danny

09/21/2023

The Crazy Red Rooster Mural Dedication
📍822 E Chelten Avenue
Art by: Danny Simmons
Haiku by: Sonia Sanchez

09/20/2023

09/17/2023

Posted • Rush Arts Philly! The fiber work by DeJeonge Reese is magnificent in “Narrative Tactility” on view NOW! 4954 Old York Road

09/17/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening for Narrative Tactility! Features work by
🧵 Lynda Grace Black ()
🌟 DeJeonge Reese ()
✨ MARRYAM MOMA ()

And Congrats to for curating her first exhibit at

09/16/2023

It's finally here! Join us at Rush Arts Philly for the Opening Exhibit of "Narrative Tactility." Explore the art, meet the artists, and immerse yourself in a world of tactile storytelling. Date: September 16, Time: 3-7pm.

09/14/2023

Ready to dive deeper into "Narrative Tactility"?⁣
Join our expert curator for a guided tour of the exhibition.

Discover the stories behind each artwork and gain insights into the fusion of touch and narrative in art.

Featured Artists: Lynda Grace Black, DeJeonge Reese, Marryam Moma

Location: Rush Arts Philly, 4954 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Exhibition Dates: September 16, 2023 - October 28, 2023

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 16, 2023, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gallery Hours: Thursdays to Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

For more information about "Narrative Tactility" and Rush Arts Philly, please visit www.rushartsphilly.com or follow on social media.

09/13/2023

Exhibition Preview!⁣
Get ready to immerse yourself in the interconnected narratives of "Narrative Tactility." Explore the transformative mixed media art of DeJeonge Reese and the vibrant collages of Marryam Moma. Opening Exhibit on September 16, 3-7pm at Rush Arts Philly!

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V & ^s Birthday Celebration An Art Exhibition by Artist Soso, @wintercoatsmell on view until December 16th, 2023 At Rush Arts Philly. Visit the gallery to check this out in person!

The Crazy Red Rooster Mural Dedication 📍822 E Chelten Avenue Art by: Danny Simmons Haiku by: Sonia Sanchez

“Experience the Vibes at ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’: A Journey through Raphael Tiberino’s Opening Exhibit” 🎨 Raphael Tiberino’s opening exhibit and artist talk at @rushartsphilly! 🎉 Join us as we take you on a walk through the captivating artworks and immerse you in the artist’s insightful talk. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the magic in person! 🙌✨ Come out and see the show for yourself, and let the vibrant colors and thought-provoking narratives inspire you. 🌟✨ #RaphaelTiberinoExhibit #ArtWalkthrough #ArtistTalk #InspiringArt #RushArtsPhilly #ComeSeeTheShow

✨ Take a glimpse into Raphael Tiberino’s artist talk during the opening of his solo exhibit “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” at @rushartsphilly. In this video, he shares how his parents became his guiding light 💫✨ Don’t miss this heartfelt reflection on family and inspiration. Join us at Rush Arts Philly to experience the profound journey of Tiberino’s artistry. Thanks to our board member @bobbibooker for hosting the Artist Talk!

🎥🗣️ check out this clip from Raphael Tiberino's @rtiberino artist talk during the opening of his solo exhibit "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" at Rush Arts Philly! 🎨🎉 Big thanks to Bobbi Booker @bobbibooker for hosting the insightful discussion! Learn more about the depths of Tiberino's artistic journey. 💫✨ #RaphaelTiberino #YesterdayTodayTomorrow #ArtExhibit #ArtistTalk #RushArtsPhilly #ArtCommunity #CreativeJourney

Listen and Learn as Noah Smalls gives a tour on Robert Smalls: The Downtown Train To North Philly art show, currently on view at @rushartsphilly! The exhibit is free and open to the public. Join us on a journey through Philadelphia with the art of Robert Smalls. #DowntownTrainToNorthPhilly #RobertSmallsArtShow Robert Smalls: The Downtown Train to North Philly is an outsider art master class in painting, juxtaposing Small’s current works with pieces completed in the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s. Smalls’ latest paintings showcasing his artistic vision and creative expression. This exhibit is curated by the artist’s son and R.A.P. Gallery Director Noah Smalls. Rush Arts Philadelphia is located at 4954 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Gallery hours are Thurs-Sat 12-530pm. Please email [email protected] for an appointment!!

Visit RAP as we showcase the incredible artwork of Robert Smalls! 🎨 The Downtown Train to North Philly captures the essence of urban life in North Philadelphia! Don’t miss this captivating exhibition! #RobertSmallsArt #DowntownTrainToNorthPhilly #RushArtsGallery”See you there! 🎉 #RobertSmallsArt #ArtShow #SupportLocalArtists #CommunityEvent”

Noah Smalls giving a tour on Robert Smalls: The Downtown Train to North Philly Opening Reception! If you missed the opening reception, you can still top by and visit the gallery to see the exhibit. YOU DO NOT want to miss this and it’s more amazing in person. The details and hidden messages within the pieces will have you in awe! For more info email [email protected]

We are so excited that our Kids Art Classes are BACK! In-Person! With the incredible Raphael Tiberino! Classes are free and are held Saturday mornings from 11am until 1pm. Our first session is January 21st! Register your young artist now: https://msha.ke/rushartsphiladelphia

Ainsley Burrow’s Astonishing the Gods is currently on view at Rush Arts Philly. The show will be closing soon! Make your appointment today to see these amazing pieces in person at Rush Arts Philly.

Dessa Quinn Carter #RushArtsPhillyPoetryNight

Naima performs “Healing Pain” at Rush Arts Philly’s Poetry Night!

Catch @lady_sarkazym at @rushartsphilly this Friday! Join us for A Night of Poetry at Rush Arts Philly! It’s going down on Friday Dec 9th from 7-10pm! Calling all artists, poets, creatives! Spotlight Poets include: @ethepoetmc @lady_sarkazym @charlesxavierr___ The best part is that it’s hosted by Ainsley Burrows and his exhibit “Astonishing the Gods” is currently up at Rush. Come out, enjoy some art, poetry, spoken word and more! Admission: $15 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rush-arts-philadelphia-presents-a-night-of-poetry-w-ainsley-burrows-tickets-478204341057 For questions please email [email protected] #artexhibition #rushartsphilly #womenartists #artheals #artuplifts #artconnects #arttransforms #figurativeart #abstractart #spiritualart #rusharts #ainsleyburrows #openmicnight #poetrynight #artgallery #dannysimmons

Congratulations to Rush Arts Philly Founder Danny Simmons on a successful opening of his newest exhibit “The Long and Short of It”. Currently on view at Westwood Gallery until November 12th!

As summer approaches, we can’t help but reminisce on Dara Haskins’ amazinggggg exhibition “Navigating Space”, 2021. Here is an intimate performance of poet, @khemist_lv performing in the space. Watch the entire performance on our YouTube. Follow and continue to support our Philly artists! Stay tuned for upcoming shows and exhibitions at Rush Arts Philadelphia. We Outsideeeee🤪🤪 Responsibly of course.

Rush Virtual Art classes start date has been postponed to June 11th. What does this mean?!😱 MORE TIME TO SIGN UP!! Register your little artist for our virtual Art classes with the one and only @paulineartslife

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About Us

In October 2015, Rush co-founder and co-chairman Danny Simmons completed the purchase of a building at 4954 Old York Road in Logan, northern Philadelphia. Rush Arts Philly opened in September 2016 with a show called “Power, Protest, and Resistance: The Art of Revolution”. Through works by dozens of artists—both Philadelphia and New York-based—the inaugural exhibition showcased the intersection of visual art and social action: art in the time of Occupy and the Black Lives Matter movement, art that both reflects and informs the ways that these different streams of protest, language and action are converging and building momentum towards, perhaps, some major cultural shift. One year later, the full ground floor is dedicated to exhibition and program space based on the successful Rush model and mission: to build a community-driven art space that provides opportunities to both local artists and curators, focused on community revitalization and relevance to the people of the surrounding neighborhoods, and arts-based educational opportunities for local youth who can benefit from them the most. Rush Arts Philly enjoys partnerships with several cultural organizations including the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Amalgam Comics, the Barnes, Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, and more.