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20 Artists, 2 Museums, 1 Exhibition

Two historic museums come together for a transformative exhibition of contemporary art. Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for Rising Sun: Artists in an Uncertain America, an exhibition of new works examining the provocative and timely question: “Is the sun rising or setting on the experiment of American democracy?”

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Experience the sweeping exhibition across both museums, located within walking distance of each other in Center City Philadelphia.

Featured Events

Renee Stout & Brittany Webb Rising Sun Artist & Curator Panel

December 15, 2023

Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) for the last Rising Sun Artist...

Rising Sun @ PAFA Tours (Last Chance!)

December 16 - December 31

December is the final month to experience PAFA’s portion of Rising Sun:...

Art Break at AAMP

December 21, 2023

Want to view some art over your lunch break? Why not join...

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