Corridor Gallery is pleased to present two Tribute Exhibitions, one to Ellsworth Ausby “Our Ausby” and “The Legacy of Romare” Curated by Danny Simmons “The Legacy of Romare” is an exhibition of ten contemporary female artists whose artworks pay homage to the influences of Romare Bearden. This groups of artists was brought together by Danny Simmons and includes: Stephanie Anderson, Kimberly Becoat, Sadakisha Saundra Collier, Jenne Glover, Clymenza Hawkins, Mirlande Jean-Giles, Shani jamila, Chanel Kennebrew, Alexandria Smith, and Tanekeya Word.
Take a look at the successful opening!
http://youtu.be/RSu7d7zWRgw
If you happen to be in the Meatpacking District in Manhattan you should stop by the Levi’s store at 414 West 14th Street. On view in the window is a stunning tapestry created by Rush Weavers in a fall apprenticeship at the Weaving Hand.
Below is an observation from Rush Education Coordinator, Dennis Buonagura, during a teaching session the day before Thanksgiving at our partner school P.S. 171. Great opportunity to reflect on the power art has to heal and give hope.
We hope you and your loved ones are safe. As you can imagine we have been closed at Rush Arts Gallery in Chelsea. We are hoping to reopen this Wednesday with our regular hours. Corridor Gallery weathered the storm safely and we are looking forward to our next opening on Sunday, Nov. 18th, 4-6pm for Two Tributes to Ellsworth Ausby and Romare Bearden curated by Danny Simmons. Check out the information below .
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On View at RUSH Arts Gallery
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE 
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series – New York Finalists
Artists Include: Vinnie Bagwell Carl E. Hazelwood Carl Gabriel Janis Wilkins Allison Janae Hamilton John Paul Levy James “DrZ” Zdaniewski Tarikh Commodore Christina Massey See One Sylvia Maier Sheena Vaughn Barry Mason Martin Kalanda Erica Geralds Nyugen Smith Alisandra Wederich On View Through Nov. 16th 2012 VIDEO |
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Coming to CORRIDOR GALLERY Openings Sunday Nov. 18th, 4-6pm
curated by Danny Simmons There are few pioneer Brooklyn artists who made as greater impact on building the black arts movement in brooklyn and that movement is the solid bedrock of the boroughs arts transformation. Ellsworth was a college professor, artist, and the patriarch of a family of great committed artists.. He was a promoter of and a constant figure at the openings that made Corridor gallery a Brooklyn cultural cornerstone and destination.
– Danny Simmons
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Coming to CORRIDOR GALLERY Opening Sunday, Nov. 18th, 4-6pm
Clemenza Hawkins,Another Wedding, collage mixed media. 11×14
The Legacy of Romare Stephanie Anderson Kimberly Beacot
In this year which is the celebration of the 100 years of Romare Bearden’s birth we are presenting ten magnificent women artists who use collage to tell similar stories to those told by Romare Bearden. Each of these women use varying elements of collage making and storytelling to reflect issues of social and personal importance. Critiques of popular culture, political commentary, tales of history and struggle, personal insights into society and even themselves. The women selected for this show are in various stages of their artistic careers, some of these artists come new to collage art and some have been creating collages for decades
– Danny Simmons
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Gallery Hours
Rush Arts Gallery
Wed. – Sat. 12 – 6pm
526 W 26th St, Suite 311 Corridor Gallery
Friday & Saturday 12-6pm Rush Arts Gallery + Corridor Gallery are core programs of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, a 501 © 3 organization founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons. Rush Arts Gallery is dedicated to providing exhibition opportunities to an emerging artistic community and exposes disadvantaged urban youth to contemporary arts and culture through educational programming initiatives.
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All round amazing guy Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks finally won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award. May we add the first New York Knick to ever win the award. The award is sponsored by Kia, which donated a new Sorento CUV on Chandler’s behalf to Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. We can not say enough about Tyson and his family, including his wife Kimberly amazing woman herself!
Tyson has “a deep love and passion for young people and for Art and has been chroniciling his first year with the Knicks through photo’s so this is a perfect confluence of passions!” Marvet Britto, CEO of The Britto Agency. We are soo happy to have Tyson and his family part of the Rush Family! From All of us at Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and all our Rush Kids….THANK YOU!!!!!!! #RushLOVE
Here’s a recap of our record breaking 12th Annual Art for Life…
Rush Philanthropic’s 12th Annual ART FOR LIFE East Hampton Benefit, “The Zen of Giving,” took place last year on Saturday, July 30th at Russell Simmons’ East Hampton Estate and raised a record-breaking $1.7 million to date! With ‘sun-kissed saffron serving as the décor color scheme, the evening celebrated the creative energy of New York City youth and honored exemplary individuals in the community for their career achievements and philanthropic works.
The evening honored recording artist Mary J. Blige, actor/filmmaker Edward Norton, OBE Founder & Chief Creative Officer Jimmy Choo Tamara Mellon, President of JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kimberly B. Davis and world renowned nutritionist and author Oz Garcia. CNN’s Star Jones acted as Rush Kids Auctioneer, raising over $250,000. The Art for Life 2011 Event Chairs included LaLa Anthony, Marc J. Leder, Esther Silver-Parker, Uma Thurman, Patricia Velasquez and honorary chairs Kimora Lee Simmons & Djimon Hounsou and Gwyneth Paltrow.
This year’s event was hosted by Soledad O’Brien and featured a special performance by Grammy award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson. She brought the house down with “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from the motion pictureDream Girls. We also featured the brilliant contemporary artist Kara Walker who created a signature piece of art for ART FOR LIFE East Hampton 2011.
Guests of the evening included; Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee Simmons & Djimon Hounsou, Rev Run & Justine Simmons, Vanessa & Angela Simmons, Danny Simmons, Jennifer Hudson, Edward Norton, Mary J. Blige, Soledad O’Brien, Star Jones, Dr. Mehmet & Lisa Oz, Tamara Mellon, Oz. Garcia, Jennifer Esposito, Lisa Rinna, Melissa George, Michelle Rodriguez, Gayle King, Donna Karan, Taraji P. Henson, Jessica White Angela Lindvall, Katie Ford, Ingrid Sischy, Andre Harrell, Brett Ratner, Flaviana Matata, Sandy Brant, Patricia Velasquez, Julie Henderson, LA Reid, and Dhani Jones.
Proceeds from the annual ART FOR LIFE East Hampton gala benefit the Foundation’s signature arts education and gallery programs, which directly serve 2,300 students each year. Founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is dedicated to providing inner-city youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, as well as providing exhibition opportunities to under-represented artists and artists of color.
Russell, Ming, Kimora, Kenzo, Aoki, and Djimon
Kimora and Mary J. Blige
Kevin Liles and Star Jones
The Target Lounge
Pamela K and Taraji Henson in front of Bombay Sapphire Bar
Mary speaking on receiving award
Edward Norton receiving award
Oz Garcia speaking on receiving award
Kimberly Davis receiving award
Honorees join with Soledad, Tangie Murray (Executive Director), Danny Simmons and Russell
Miri Ben-Ari, Violinist
Lala Vasquez
Jennifer Hudson performing live
Dr. Oz, Wife, Gayle King and Russell
Jennifer Hudson and Danny Simmons
City Year helps wrap up the night with Target designed Gift Bags
Donors can give $10 to Rush Philanthropic by texting the short code “RUSH” to “50555″ from their mobile phones. Charges will appear on their wireless bill, or be deducted from their prepaid balance.*
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Looking forward to an amazing 13th Annual Art For Life!
Ubuntu Charity Benefit, Art Show and Film Screening to benefit Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
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Last Thursday at the historic LA Artcore Gallery & Art Center in downtown Los Angeles, over 200 guests enjoyed the sights and sounds of Africa during the Ubuntu Charity Benefit – an art exhibit, film screening and live auction featuring emerging African artists.
A portion of the night’s proceeds have been donated to Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering emerging and underrepresented artists.
Celebrities who came out to support the cause included: Actress Meagan Good (“Think Like A Man”), actress Tatyana Ali (TV One sitcom “Love That Girl” & “The Young and the Restless”), actress Reagan Gomez-Preston (“What Goes Around Comes Around,” “Love,Inc”), film producer Brett Ratner (“Prison Break,” “Horrible Bosses”), actor Quinton Aaron (lead male in “The Blind Side”), recording artistGoapele (“Break of Dawn”), actress/singer Shvona Lavette (“Brothers & Sisters,” “Lincoln Heights,” album 3 Percent & Rising), actress Eva Amurri Martino (“Californication,” “How I Met Your Mother”), actress Liz Fuller (“CSI,” “Road To Juarez”), author, music and film producer Quincy “QD3” Jones (“The Carter” documentary, Tupac’s “To Live and Die In LA”), actress Gloria Huwiler (“Awaken”), Kenyan actor Oliver Litondo (“The First Grader”, which has been nominated for an NAACP Award), producerRichard Harding and Sam Feuer (“The First Grader”) and John Rubey, President AEG Network LIVE.
Throughout the night, guests enjoyed live performances from music and dance troupe Balle Fette bu Senegal, a screening of the critically-acclaimed BAFTA-nominated short film “Mwansa The Great”, a pristine exhibit of African art and a live auction benefiting the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Artist in Residency program.
The exhibit and live auction featured pieces from Los Angeles artist Azul “213” Amaral, award winning Zambian artists Mwamba Mulangala, Starry Mwaba, Vincentio Phiri, Lutanda Mwamba, Geoffrey Phiri, veteran artist and curator William Bwalya Miko, and Zambian sculptors The Zeta Brothers andRikki Lungu.
Event organizers Gloria Huwiler and Tulsi Karpio produced the Ubuntu Charity Benefit as an effort to promote diversity in the film and art community by showcasing work from talented African artists. Gloria Huwiler is an actress and philanthropist dedicated to promoting performing and fine artists in Africa. Raised in Zambia, she has a deep commitment to developing artistic work from Africa, and helping the careers of fellow creators on the continent. Tulsi Karpio has worked extensively in the art and philanthropic worlds, curating and promoting Latin American Art.
Sponsors for the night included: Supperclub, Remy Martin, Highland Park, The Macallan and Brugal, Ford Models, Mike Vensel, Blissmo, AEG, Lafarge and Joumana Rizk.
The auction to raise money for the Artist in Residentcy program at Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation is still open. Anyone interested in the pieces should visit http://www.rushphilanthropic.org/
“I am honored that the Ubuntu Charity Benefit has chosen Rush Philanthropic as this year’s beneficiary. The old Ubuntu adage that “I am because you are” has never been more true. When we acknowledge the connectedness of all of us, and sow good seeds by supporting emerging artists, we uplift and empower entire communities,” says Russell Simmons, Rush Philanthropic Co-founder.
The fundraising portion of the benefit features an art-themed live auction benefiting the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Artist in Residency program. For one year, an African artist will be chosen to train and gain exposure at the Rush Galleries in New York, made possible by the Artist in Residency opportunity. The exhibit and live auction features pieces from Los Angeles artist Azul “213” Amaral, local artist/actor Rockmond Dunbar, award winning Zambian artists Mwamba Mulangala, Starry Mwaba, Vincentio Phiri, Lutanda Mwamba, Geoffrey Phiri, veteran artist and curator William Bwalya Miko, and Zambian sculptors The Zeta Brothers and Rikki Lungu.
Proceeds benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Education & Gallery Programs
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Our 2nd Annual Rush HeARTS Education was an amazing success thanks to all our AMAZING supporters, we are so glad we were able to bring to life the 2,300 students in our Arts Education Programs.Once again the beautiful Grand Ballroom of the iconic Plaza Hotel provided the backdrop of Rush HeARTS Education luncheon
Justine and Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons joined us as this years Honorary Chairs
CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien was the afternoon’s host.
Tamara Tunie provided our guests with a keynote speech.
Rush Kids and Rush Teaching Artists were also in attendance to celebrate their achievements with those who came to support Rush Philanthropic and provide a special featured performance to Adele’s Rolling in the Deep.
Petra Nemcova led the Rush Kids Auction where Rush HeARTS Education luncheon guests pledged $1000 to sponsor a child for a year of Rush Education programming. Pledges from many notable guests such as Tamara Mellon, Soledad O’Brien, Petra Nemcova, Kara Young and Russell Simmons himself, to name a few.
Celebrities and executives in the business, fashion, music & entertainment industries also added to the excitement of Rush HeARTS Education luncheon. Guests included: Idris Elba, Diggy Simmons, John Bartlett, Kelly Bensimon, Tamara Tunie, Angela Simmons, Miss Universe Leila Lopes, Jessica White, Petra Nemcova, Soledad O’Brien, Joseph “Rev. Run” and Justine Simmons, and Kara Young.
With the ongoing generous support of our sponsors, patrons and friends, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will continue to provide art education opportunities for even more youth and enrich the cultural landscape of our city.
The iconic Grand Ballroom at The Plaza
As is tradition, our Rush Kid is doing our sound check 😀
Our Rush Kids doing final rehearsals for their special performance
Our oldest Rush Kid :D, Co-founder Russell Simmons
#RushKidLove our supporters Idris Elba, Tamara Tunie, and our Host Soledad OBrien
Our Keynote Speaker Tamara Tunie
Time for our special performance #RushKids perform a dance to Adele’s Rolling in the Deep
Russell and Avid Supporter the amazing Tamara Mellon enjoying the Rush Kid performance
The AMAZING Petra Nemocova starts off our Rush Kid Auction!
Our Rush Kids supporters get custom made #RushKidHeARTS
Our creative souls at work, our RushKid giving tree
Special Thanks to our favorite DJ couple DJ MOS and DJ Kiss:D
Miss Universe Leila Lopes did not want to leave without a shot with our wonderful #RushKids
Special Thanks also goes out to our wonderful volunteers at City Year.
This years 2nd Annual Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon was an amazing success thanks to all parties involved. We will continue to serve our core of 2,300 students in our arts education programming, and will strive to continue to expand that core to reach the thousands of #RushKids that are still out there. Thank you!
*PS…..Save the Date, Our 13th Annual Art For Life, Saturday, July 28th 2012
