ABOUT US
Art has the rare ability to mend social, psychological, and physical ills by building community, inspiring change, and celebrating life. Founded in 2008, the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, is a nonprofit arts space in Washington, DC. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting fine art that explores the innate connection between healing and creativity. Through a rotating exhibition schedule, the gallery features contemporary artists that address a diversity of significant themes, including spirituality, social change, multiculturalism, health, environmentalism, and community.
Joan Hisaoka
The gallery is honored to carry the name of Joan Hisaoka and to continue her commitment to fostering community through the creative arts. Joan Hisaoka, founder of Hisaoka Public Relations, was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend who lost her battle to cancer on May 14, 2008. Her generosity of spirit, strength of mind and selfless attitude were characteristic of her life. Joan will be forever remembered for her unending commitment and passion to help make the world a better place for others.
Gallery Hours:
U Street Location: By appointment only.
Inova Schar Location: Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Gallery Manager:
Sara Khambalia, sara@smithcenter.org, 202-483-8600 ext. 212
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If you would like to work with us, check out our interest forms for interns and volunteers.
All donations to the gallery directly support our ongoing exhibitions and programming. Thank you for your support!
Special Thanks to our Gallery Sponsors:
The Share Fund, The Larry Paul Fleschner Charitable Foundation, American Airlines, City First Bank, Gallery O on H, Monument Fine Wines, Metabolic Studio, Jackson Family Wines, and the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities.