The Stewpot’s 18th annual Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show, presented by H-E-B/Central Market, takes place Monday, February 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thompson Dallas. The event is co-chaired by Cory and Shane Bowen and Ashley and Danny Ellis, with Dale Petroskey, CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, as honorary chair.
The 2026 theme, “Living in Harmony,” features keynote speaker Hailee Kaleem Wright, currently starring in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. A Houston native who experienced homelessness as a child, Wright will share her story of resilience and advocacy.
Proceeds benefit The Stewpot, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2025 and serves Dallas neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty through meals, housing support, healthcare, counseling, and stabilization programs.
Dallas chefs will join Chef Brian C. Luscher of 33 Restaurant Group to prepare the first course, including Jeff Bekavac, J. Chastain, Omar Flores, Danyele McPherson, Misti Norris, Janice Provost, Anastasia Quiñones Pittman, Jeramie Robison, and Abraham Salum.
Guests receive a commemorative soup bowl featuring Stewpot artist artwork and may purchase original pieces from The Stewpot Art Program. Tickets are $300, with tables and sponsorships available at soupsondallas.org. Thompson Dallas is located at 1401 Elm Street, with complimentary valet parking.
Sponsors include H-E-B/Central Market (Presenting Sponsor); Michelin Chef Sponsors Karen & Tom Falk, Commerce Street Capital, Vaughn & Tex Gross, and TurningPoint Foundation; Hillwood Communities; The M.O.B. Family Foundation; Brad Oldham Sculpture; and Sewell Automotive Companies.
