Art Food and Healing Salon

Smith Center: Art, Food and Healing Salon

Come join us for a unique experience at the Art, Food and Healing Salon at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, supporting Smith Center for Healing and the Arts and honoring Fine Artist Halim Flowers with the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Award!

Dive into a world of creativity, delicious food, and rejuvenation. Let your senses come alive as you explore the healing power of art and food. Located at 1632 U St NW, this in-person event promises to be a gathering like no other.

The evening begins with an elevated cocktail reception at the gallery followed by an exclusive cultural culinary experience hosted by Michelin Listed restaurant and U Street neighbor, El Secreto de Rosita, with Executive Chef Cristian Granada.

About Fine Artist Halim Flowers:

Halim Flowers, a Washington DC native, embodies a strong commitment to the mission of Smith Center and the legacy of Joan Hisaoka's dedication to nurturing the community through the creative arts. Halim's compelling narrative, encompassing incarceration, subsequent release, and remarkable artistic evolution, resonates globally, reshaping societal perspectives on the vital role of art and creativity in fostering holistic well-being. Through his thought-provoking visual artworks, Halim's profound insights and multifaceted talents as an author, speaker, rapper, poet, and fine artist are vividly showcased, offering a glimpse into his exceptional depth and creativity.

About Smith Center for Healing and the Arts:

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, continues to facilitate healing through creativity for individuals from all walks of life. In recent years, the demand for our programs has substantially increased and continues to grow. Last year alone over 31,000 individuals benefited from our programs through our partnerships with local hospitals, participation in community outreach events, presentation of virtual programs, and onsite workshops, support groups, and art exhibits at our U Street location.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1632 U St NW, 1632 U Street Northwest, Washington, United States