AUG 15 - SEPT 26 | OUT OF CHAOS, an exhibit curated by Luis Del Valle at Honfleur Gallery

OUT OF CHAOS features artists who transformed years of street art experience into powerful careers in contemporary visual art.

Artists Reception: Saturday, August 22, 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Limited Space:   RSVP NOW! OUT OF CHAOS
Location: Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, D.C. 20020
Exhibition Dates: August 15 - September 26, 2026
Admission: Free and open to the public

Valley Place Arts Collaborative, in collaboration with Honfleur Gallery, proudly presents "OUT OF CHAOS," a compelling exhibition curated by Luis Del Valle. This dynamic showcase explores the transformative journeys of artists whose creative roots began in the streets through graffiti and urban expression, ultimately evolving into powerful voices within contemporary art.

Born from environments often marked by struggle, uncertainty, and resilience, the works featured in OUT OF CHAOS demonstrate how creativity can emerge from adversity and transform lives. This exhibition highlights artists who spent 15 years or more creating illegal street art throughout the metropolitan area and have since evolved into professional visual artists, bringing their unique perspectives, technical mastery, and authentic voices into galleries, museums, public art projects, and contemporary art spaces.

Drawing inspiration from the rich legacy of hip-hop culture and graffiti's role as a vehicle for storytelling, identity, and self expression, the exhibition celebrates the power of art to transform both individuals and communities. Through painting, mixed media, and contemporary urban aesthetics, the featured artists share stories of perseverance, redemption, and creative evolution.

OUT OF CHAOS invites audiences to experience a vibrant collection of works that challenge perceptions, honor cultural heritage, and demonstrate how beauty, hope, and purpose can emerge from even the most chaotic circumstances.

Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Honfleur Gallery in the heart of Historic Anacostia.

Participating Artists

MISS CHELOVE, ONE EIGHTY 0NE, HOODIE GRIP, MIZTA, MAS PAZ, THE JAH ONE, ABSURDLYWELL, ASAD “ULTRA” WALKER, ROCKIN BONES, LUIS DEL VALLE

For more information:
Text the curator: Luis Del Valle | 202-809-7089
collector@LoveHopeArt.com

www.HonfleurGalleryDC.com |  www.ValleyPlaceArts.org