The Lewis Museum welcomes philanthropist Danny Simmons as he blends poetry, art and jazz to honor Derrick Adams in WordS

Gallery artist Danny Simmons will bring his WordSmith series to Baltimore on Friday September 22nd at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture to honor visual artist Derrick Adams for his impact both locally and nationally on the cultural economy.

“The Lewis Museum is excited to have this opportunity to welcome home one of the foremost arts patrons and contributors to the culture in Danny Simmons,” said Drew Hawkins, Board Chair for The Lewis Museum. “It is more than fitting that WordSmith Baltimore coincides with Artscape and celebrates Derrick Adams as all three embody the significant historical, cultural, and economic contributions Black Baltimore has made to the State and to our country.”