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PRESS CONFERENCE:
Harlem Fine Arts Show and Harlem Hospital Department of Medicine Residency Alumni
Collaborate to Amplify Healing Through Art
- Time: Friday, September 12, 2025, 1:30PM
- Location: Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Ave., New York, NY 10037
- RSVP HERE: https://www.hfas.org/harlem-hospital-art-heals-event
Harlem, New York (September 4, 2025) – The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS18) will officially launch its 18th season in collaboration with Harlem Hospital Department of Medicine Residency Alumni on Friday, September 12 at 1:30PM at 506 Lenox Ave.
This historic partnership, titled “Celebrating a Legacy: Harlem Fine Arts Show & Harlem Hospital Department of Medicine Residency Alumni Reunion Partnership,” honors the profound contributions of African Americans in medicine and the arts, spotlighting how creativity and care have long been intertwined in the fight for equity and wellness.
As part of this celebration, Harlem Hospital’s esteemed medical residents, past and present, will be recognized for their legacy of service, dedication to innovation, cultural investment, and community impact. HFAS will also unveil its annual show, taking place Feb 20–22, 2026.
“This event honors legacy while looking toward the future,” said HFAS founder Dion Clarke. “But the energy begins now, with an unforgettable convergence of art, health, and Black excellence.”
The event will feature a powerful lineup of speakers, including legendary physicians, artists, and community leaders.
Highlights will include:
- Official HFAS18 Season Kickoff Announcement
- Panel on Art, Legacy & Philanthropy
- Historical Presentation on Art & Medicine
- “Harlem Is…” Public Art Tour inside Harlem Hospital
- Reception Featuring Health Equity Talks by Dr. Mary Bassett & Dr. Mauvareen Beverley
- Tribute to Medical Legends: Dr. Gerald Thomson, Dr. Patricia Bath, and others
What: Celebrating a Legacy: Harlem Fine Arts Show & Harlem Hospital Department of Medicine Residency Alumni Reunion Partnership
When: Friday, September 12, 2025 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where:
- Press Conference: Harlem Hospital Auditorium, 506 Lenox Ave., New York, NY 10037
Who: This milestone event will bring together an influential cross-section of leaders and changemakers, including:
- Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) & Harlem Hospital Department of Medicine Residency Alumni Reunion
- Art collectors
- Press/media
- Healthcare professionals
- Sponsors
- Cultural thought leaders
ABOUT HARLEM FINE ARTS SHOW
The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) celebrates the multi-faceted African Diaspora by bringing together contemporary artists with a new growing class of collectors. The goal of facilitating this coming together is to showcase cultural ideas and raise awareness of the extraordinary body of work created by these international, national and local artists.
