Honfleur Gallery

🎨✨ Opening Juneteenth at Honfleur Gallery ✨🎨

Join us for Resistance, Resilience, and Response, a powerful retrospective exhibition by acclaimed DC artist Rik Freeman, on view June 19 – August 1, 2026.

Spanning more than 30 years of work, the exhibition features selections from Freeman's celebrated series The Chittlin Circuit Review, BAHIA!, and Black Beaches During Segregation, exploring themes of Black history, cultural identity, perseverance, and social justice.

The exhibition will also debut a new painting, What's Going On, inspired by Marvin Gaye's iconic 1971 album and its continued relevance today.

📅 Opening Reception: Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎤 Artist Talk: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

This special exhibition opens on Juneteenth and coincides with the nation's 250th anniversary year, offering a timely reflection on resistance, resilience, and the power of art to respond to the world around us.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Honfleur Gallery Presents
We Remember In Pattern
A Group Exhibition
Featuring Tabria Williford, Hadiya Williams, and Diarra Bousso

📅 Opening Reception: Friday, May 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM
🗓 On View: May 9 – June 5, 2026

Honfleur Gallery presents We Remember In Pattern, curated by Anika Hobbs—an exhibition exploring pattern as language, lineage, and memory across textile, algorithm, and form.

Through their work, these artists show how design carries culture, history, and identity forward—revealing pattern as something deeply ancestral and alive.

🛍 Pop-up shop with exclusive works available during gallery hours
🎤 Artist talk coming soon

Sponsored by Valley Place Arts Collaborative and ARCH Development
In partnership with Nubian Hueman

A new chapter is coming to U Street—and the community is invited to help shape it.
The iconic mural at Ben’s Chili Bowl is coming down after nearly a decade, and as part of their May 1 grand reopening, they’re launching .

They’re asking YOU who should be honored next. From artists and activists to DC legends, athletes, and historical figures—all ideas are welcome (even past honorees!).

🗓 Submissions open through May 10
👉 Submit your ideas: https://www.benschilibowl.com/new-mural

Let’s make sure the next mural reflects the voices, stories, and culture that make DC so special.

🎬 Deadline Alert: Anacostia Shorts 2026 🎬

The countdown is on—filmmakers have until May 9 to submit!
The Valley Place Arts Collaborative is bringing back Anacostia Shorts 2026, its fourth annual short film contest in partnership with the Open Road Film Festival. This celebration of storytelling highlights films shot in Anacostia or rooted in the community, with a special welcome to creators from across the DMV.

📅 Festival Dates: May 30 – June 1, 2026
🎥 In-Person Screenings: May 30 & 31 at Honfleur Gallery + filmmaker Q&A
💻 Virtual Screening: June 1 (6–8:30 PM on YouTube)

🏆 Prizes:
First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $250

🎟️ Tickets:
$15 in person
$10 virtual
$10 discounted for Anacostia residents & students

🎞️ Submission Details:
Regular deadline: $20 (students: $10)
Final deadline: May 9
Film selections announced: May 16

Whether you're behind the camera or in the audience, this is a chance to experience powerful local storytelling and support the creative energy of Anacostia.

🔗 Submit your film or grab tickets: filmfreeway.com/AnOpenRoadFilmFestival

Thinking about a home renovation or outdoor upgrade this year? 🛠️🌿

The River East Design Center is hosting a great upcoming event for homeowners looking to plan smarter before diving into a project.

🗓 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Honfleur Gallery
🚶 Walk-ins welcome!

Attendees will have the chance to connect directly with architects and gardening professionals to talk through ideas, ask questions, and get expert guidance—whether you're updating a kitchen, finishing a basement, or reimagining your outdoor space.

Topics include:
• Kitchen remodels
• Basement renovations
• Landscaping ideas
• Gardening advice
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• And more

Plus, representatives from the DC Department of Buildings will be on-site to help break down permits, regulations, and what to expect before construction begins.

If you're in the early planning stages—or just looking for inspiration—this is a low-pressure way to explore your options, ask questions, and get clarity before getting started.

Afro House Spirit Fest 2026 is bringing the rhythm — and Khismet Wearable Art is bringing the style.

🗓 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Go-Go Museum & Café
1920 MLK Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC

Founded in the 80s and rooted between Anacostia and Accra, Khismet is known for bold patterns, classic cuts, and artisan-made textiles including batik, tie-dye, hand-woven fabrics, silkscreen, and appliqué.

They’ll also be debuting limited-edition CULTIVATE EMPATHY sweatshirts — wearable reminders that fashion can reflect compassion, connection, and community.

Stop by, meet the designer, and experience fashion that tells a story.

View the collection: khismetwearableart.com

🎨 Honfleur Gallery Announces Its Next Exhibition: Life in Wood: Anacostia River Walk 🎨

Valley Place Arts Collaborative, in collaboration with Honfleur Gallery, proudly presents Life in Wood: Anacostia River Walk—a landmark exhibition honoring the life, legacy, and six-decade artistic practice of DC cultural artist John Zaire El-Badr Cauley, curated by Luis Del Valle.

This exhibition offers a moment to pause and step away from the noise—inviting visitors to immerse themselves in art, culture, and poetry. Working with driftwood gathered from the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, El-Badr incorporates ancient gilding techniques, 24-karat gold leaf, shells, found objects, and personal artifacts. Each piece carries history within its grain.

In commemoration of Black History Month, the exhibition also features El-Badr’s Collage Collection (1990–1995), honoring the visual legacy of Ebony, Jet, and Essence magazines, alongside selections from his Black History stamp archive.

🎶 Opening Reception: Saturday, February 7 | 6–9 PM
Featuring music by DJ Art.is, a special open mic, and live poetry woven throughout the evening—inviting reflection, connection, and joy.

📅 Exhibition Dates: January 31 – March 14, 2026
🕛 Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 12–5 PM
📍 Honfleur Gallery | 1241 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC
🎟️ Free admission

Experience fine art beyond traditional gallery walls—where decoration becomes cultural practice and space becomes memory.

The Anacostia Shorts Annual Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2026 program, taking place May 30–June 1, 2026. This three-day hybrid festival celebrates short films by DMV filmmakers while also showcasing selected national and international work.

The festival includes two in-person screenings on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, held at Honfleur Gallery, followed by filmmaker Q&As, and a virtual screening on Monday, June 1, live streamed on Open Road’s YouTube channel with limited-time on-demand access.

Local filmmakers competing in the Anacostia Shorts Competition are eligible for cash prizes, including $1,000 for first place, while all selected films will be considered for Best of the Fest and Audience Favorite awards.

Filmmakers can learn more and submit their work via FilmFreeway:
👉 https://filmfreeway.com/AnOpenRoadFilmFestival

Submissions are open to filmmakers ready to share bold, original short films with audiences in Anacostia and beyond.

This Valentine’s Day, slow down and turn inward at Honfleur Gallery with Sacred Self Love: Valentine’s Candlelit Kemetic Yoga & Meditation—an intimate wellness experience devoted to rest, reflection, and embodied care.

Sponsored by Honfleur Gallery and Nubian Hueman, this intentional evening brings together candlelit Kemetic Smai-Tawi yoga, Qigong, sound bath meditation, reflective journaling, and a DIY tea bar. Designed as a ceremonial gathering, the experience reframes Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to practice self-love through movement, stillness, and community.

Guided by Ngozi Burrell, participants will also create a communal altar—an act of devotion to the Self and collective care.

📅 Saturday, February 14
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
🎟️ $95
📍 Honfleur Gallery

✨ Tickets:

Sacred Self Love: Valentine’s Candlelit Kemetic Yoga and Meditation An intentional evening of candlelit Kemetic yoga, Qigong, sound bath meditation, reflective journaling and a DIY tea bar.

🎨 A Few Days Left! 🎨
There’s still time to experience “In No Certain Order,” the solo exhibition by T Yuan Chi Nicholson on view at Honfleur Gallery — but not for long.

The exhibition closes Saturday, January 17, with a closing reception from 3:00–5:00 PM, featuring conversation and light refreshments. The reception is free and open to the public.

🕰 Gallery Hours (now through Saturday):
Open daily 12:00–5:00 PM for this exhibition

📍 Visit us at:
1241 Marion Barry Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020

Stop by in the final days to take in this powerful body of work and join us as we celebrate the close of the show.