Danny Simmons

Groundbreaking artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s enduring vision continues to have a profound impact on artists to this day, decades after his untimely death in 1988 at the age of 27. Despite his truncated life and career, each year, thousands of people visit his grave at The Green-Wood Cemetery, leaving behind tokens of devotion, gratitude, and celebration in the form of artwork, letters, and art supplies. 

Join in at The Green-Wood Cemetery for an extraordinary event, 'From Canvas to Stage: A Tribute to Basquiat,' featuring live performances by acclaimed musicians and poets against a backdrop of contemporary art inspired by the iconic Jean-Michel Basquiat.

On Saturday, June 10 from 5-7 p.m., Resorts World New York City will present an artist talk featuring Danny Simmons, the founder and VP of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, and more.

Poetry Unplugged returns to the main stage of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAAC), 980 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, on Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 pm, with Shock Value!, a night featuring a daring and diverse group of critically-acclaimed spoken word artists including Danny Simmons, Jr. with bassist and Pittsburgh native Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, poets Tira Yasmine and Taalam Acey and poet/DJ Rich Medina.

Christie's will present its first collaborative exhibition and silent auction to benefit City College Center for the Arts entitled 100 YEARS OF HARLEM: Resonating Around the World. The exhibit celebrates Harlem as teacher and muse for diverse artists across time, with works by visual artists from Harlem and across the country.

Mocha Media Inc. has launched its Publishing Division with the announcement of the upcoming book 'Eat to Live: A Post Pandemic Lifestyle' by four Time New York Times Best Selling Author, Russell Simmons, on sale December 22, 2020.

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Jill Newhouse Gallery on the Upper East Side, artists of color will engage in a special talk about European art for the tenth annual Master Drawings New York. Conceived by Savona Bailey-McClain and Jill Newhouse, this event hopes to diversify the conversation about art and bridge time periods, artists and audiences in this 21st century.

Whether it's the boom of the double bass, the pulse of the cello or the soulful strains of the guitar, the Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Investment Managers has showcased the best and brightest artists on those instruments, from its inception to this year's edition.

RestorationART at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation launches its 2018 - 2019 season with Def Poetry Jam Reunion, curated by Danny Simmons on Saturday, September 15, 2018 for two shows only at 3PM and 7PM at The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 30 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Spring 2018 season of performances. The season is curated by Monique Martin, newly appointed Director of Programming for Harlem Stage and features artists who #Disrupt, and take creative risk. They reflect the times via a range of artistic genres, offering audiences the chance to experience legendary performers and rising stars.

New York Live Arts presents SUPERUNKNOWN, an Open Spectrum forum featuring four esteemed arts leaders who have made lasting differences to New York's cultural identity and who know firsthand the necessity and risk of creating change.

New York Live Arts presents SUPERUNKNOWN, an Open Spectrum forum featuring four esteemed arts leaders who have made lasting differences to New York's cultural identity and who know firsthand the necessity and risk of creating change.

Framing New York Live Arts' humanities and visual arts programming during a contentious election year is 'Obama Out' which focuses on the final days of the first black presidency and President Obama's legacy.

The fall season at New York Live Arts, home of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and under the artistic leadership of MacArthur Genius Award and National Medal of the Arts recipient Bill T. Jones and Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong, presents a dynamic roster of new works including five world and four New York City premieres, eight Live Arts commissions and an engaging schedule of humanities events.

New York Live Arts, home of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and under the artistic leadership of MacArthur Genius Award and National Medal of the Arts recipient Bill T. Jones, announced its upcoming 2016-2017 season today.

'YO MISS!' by Judith Sloan will make its world premiere at La MaMa from tonight, March 4, through March 13, 2016.

Judith Sloan is a masterful actor/dialectition and a sublime mixologist of sound. She blends both gifts in her newest play, 'YO MISS!,' in which she channels her own family's traumas through the experiences of immigrant and minority teens whom she has taught in arts programs over the last two decades.

'YO MISS!' by Judith Sloan will make its world premiere at La MaMa from March 4 to 13, 2016.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre Gilda Snowden Gallery is proud to announce the 'Meet The Artist Champagne Reception' for Marvalisa Coley on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

This year, Herradura will be sharing its history, heritage, and passion for crafting the finest tequila with art aficionados nationwide through the 'Herradura Barrel Art Collection.' Leveraging its long established art platform in Mexico, Herradura invited and challenged 10 artists, in 7 cities (Miami, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco) to re-craft, transform, and reinvent a Tequila Herradura barrel into a work of art. Caron is very excited to participate in Herradura's prestigious art program. The inspiration for Caron's barrel comes from the Herradura horseshoe, blue agave, and Aztec mythology. According to Caron, 'The oak barrel is a wonderful canvas to work on because it's three dimensional. It allows me as an artist to create a very interactive piece... I want to tell a pictorial visual story of the essence of Herradura. To me, Tequila is the cultural vessel of images and myth.' Her artwork has been exhibited at the Marc Chagall Museum, Dusable Museum, Harlem Fine Arts Show, Continuum Art Fair and ARCO Madrid Art Fair. Caron's artwork is a combination of surrealism, pop, soflo superflat, and graffiti. Moreover, her artwork is about intensity of color, curved lines, and daring patterns unified into one language. She said of her work, 'My personal quest is to create art with a spirit, transforming two dimensional materials into spiritual substance. My goal is to continue to use the vocabulary of color in order to speak visually in different languages. Creating a relationship between the un-conscious and conscious mind via abstraction and symbolism. The 10 completed barrels will make their debut during Miami Basel week in Miami Beach, FL. The Barrel Art Showcase event will be a night to remember for everyone: amazing art, great food, great music and of course great Herradura cocktails! This exclusive invitation only event is being produced by Thrillist http://www.thrillist.com/ When: Dec. 3, 2014 7:00 P.M. (VIP/Media entry: 6:00 PM) Where: Gallery 743, 743 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL A jury-selected piece of work in Miami will be awarded $10,000. Herradura has a deep commitment to the arts and will be donating $70,000 to Creative Capital, a renowned arts organization, dedicated to supporting artists nationwide through funding, counseling and career development. (Caron Bowman is available for interviews prior to and during the show. She can be contacted through email ) About Caron Bowman Caron Bowman is a multi-disciplined artist and her work spans many techniques including drawing, painting, and fiber media. Caron has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Master of Arts degree in ESE. Her artwork has received international recognition and has been on display at the Marc Chagall Museum, Harlem Fine Arts Show, Continuum Art Fair, and Art Africa Fair. This year, she was a featured artist in the Wynwood Miami Mix Art Fair. In 2013, Rapper Kendrick Lamar in association with Creative Allies showcased her artwork in NYC at the Galapagos Art Space. The Beck's corporation selected her as a semi-finalist for the 2012 Beck's Green Box augmented reality series - which featured the best emerging artist around the globe. Her work is currently on display on the Beck's global website. Her art was chosen as the official image for the 2012 Miami Beach Stepping Out for the Arts Luncheon. She was selected for the Fiat /Redeye graffiti challenge, which showcased the best in graffiti and street art in BrowardCounty. In 2014 and 2011, she was selected by Bombay Sapphire Corporation /Russell and Danny Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation to be included in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. She has been profiled by The Smithsonian American Latino Museum, The 2014 and 2013, Los Angeles African American Heritage Guide, fashion photographer Nick Knight's - SHOWstudio, and the Tom Joyner Foundation. http://karonbowman.webs.com. About Tequila Herradura Tequila Herradura is an ultra premium 100% agave tequila crafted using traditional production methods. Crafted by Casa Herradura using only the most mature blue agave and artisanal methods, such as slowly cooking the agave in traditional clay ovens and fermenting naturally with wild yeast. Only naturally occurring airborne yeast produced by the agave plantations and fruit trees surrounding the distillery influence the fermentation process. Casa Herradura is one of Mexico's most historic and renowned tequila producers. Casa Herradura has been hand harvesting, handcrafting and estate bottling fine tequilas from the small town of Amatitan, Jalisco since 1870. For more information, visitwww.Herradura.com. About Creative Capital Creative Capital supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel and career development services. Since 1999, they have committed $29 million in financial and advisory support to 419 projects representing 529 artists, and their Professional Development Program has reached more than 6,000 artists in 160+ communities. For more information, visit www.creative-capital.org