This exhibition speaks of intergenerational knowledge and the inspiration that is drawn from our kūpuna. It focuses on the work of two artists who are treasures of Hawaiʻi, and were innovators of the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1980’s, Ivy Hāliʻimaile Andrade and Sean Kekamakupa'aikapono Kaonohiokalani Lee Loy Browne. Both have included several artists that they have mentored and developed a relationship with to exhibit with them. Puni Jackson, Charlton Kūpa‘a Hee, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Abigail Kahilikia Romanchak, Cory Kamehanaokalā Holt Taum, and Maika’i Tubbs who are all significant artists in their own right. This exhibition celebrates the gifts that come from the ancestors and the continued innovations that each generation of artists brings to the community.

The Art Gallery Hours
Tue. – Fri, & Sun. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free admission

A captivating journey into emotional depth and Hawai'i connections. Immerse in 19th-century Hawaii, witness thought-provoking sculpture, and explore enduring art.

Join us on the Pilina Expressionism, a guided art walk, where each exhibition will unveil a meaningful connection, presenting a cohesive narrative of Hawaii's rich culture, history, and artistic expressions. Native Books at Arts & Letters new media art installation series titled"Ahupuaʻa, Fishponds, and Loʻi. Immerse yourself in the ancient Hawaiian land use and resource management system. Witness the harmonious relationship between Hawaiians and their environment, exploring the interconnectedness of the land and sea through fishponds and taro patches. Experience 100 Years in Hawai`i- Art of John & Kate Melville Kelly: Step into the 19th century through John Melville Kelly's captivating artwork. Discover the essence of Hawaiian culture in his depictions of Polynesians, complemented by Kate's exceptional sculpting and photography. Their collaboration immortalizes the lives and culture of the Hawaiian people from the 1920s to the 1950s, a pivotal period for Native land and culture. SculptureWhat's Next by Jodi Endicott: Encounter thought-provoking sculpture reflecting the emotional aspects of Pilina Expressionism. Contemplate feelings of isolation and uncertainty depicted by the man waiting at the bus stop resonating with the psychological states explored by Expressionist artists. 19th-Century Industries of Hawaii by Tom Van Sant: Explore the industries that shaped Hawaii during the 19th century through Tom Van Sant's sculptures. Connect with the economic and industrial development of the era, reflecting Expressionists' approach to portraying the impact of modernization. Petroglyphs on The 30-Story American Savings Bank Tower: Witness Hawaii's rich cultural heritage through engraved traditional designs. Preserve indigenous identity amidst modern architecture, reflecting Expressionist fascination with distorting reality for emotional effect. Fear of the Unknown Exhibition - Discovery of Hawaiʻi Painting by Herb Kawainui Kāne: Encounter the profound painting bridging the past and the future. Explore the inseparable relationship between Hawaii's people and the volcanic landscape, evoking emotions and psychological states. As you embark on this extraordinary art journey with Exhibition Grid's First Friday Guided Art Walk in August, prepare to be captivated by the emotional depth and Hawaiian connections within the avant-garde movement of Pilina Expressionism. Each stop will deepen your appreciation for Hawaii's culture and history, interwoven with themes of Expressionism and its profound impact on art. Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable experience celebrating the essence of Hawai'i's artistic heritage.

Abstract Unknown, a Guided Art Walk that invites you to explore the mysterious world of abstraction.

Prepare for a captivating journey through exhibitions, sculptures, and interactive experiences that challenge your understanding of art. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to diverse exhibitions with unique themes and concepts. Immerse yourself in the thought-provoking Fear of the Unknown at the Hawaii State Art Museum, where artists delve into the depths of human existence. Experience the whimsical and profound Stoneware + Paper at BāS bookshop, featuring captivating works by Lonny Tomono and Hal Lum that will spark your curiosity and self-reflection. Prepare to be moved by the transformative power of art in Chrysalis at the Honolulu Printmakers, where Helena Nordhoff reflects on her journey through a cancer diagnosis. This moving exhibition explores themes of growth, healing, and confinement through the symbolism of a chrysalis. Our art walk takes you even further with a visit to Kaiao Space, presenting Kalapana i ka wā kahiko. This exhibition immerses you in the captivating landscape of Kalapana, blending memory, myth, and indigenous abstraction. Discover a unique perspective on abstraction rooted in indigenous practices as traditional elements and materials collide in captivating displays. And don't miss the opportunity to encounter the notable abstract sculptor Henry Moore and his masterpiece, Upright Motive No. 9. This three-dimensional artwork adds depth and texture to our art walk, enhancing your exploration of abstract forms. Engaging and thought-provoking, Abstract Unknown invites you to embrace the unknown, challenge your perceptions, and embark on a journey of discovery. Join us for special events, including artist talks and interactive installations, where you can engage in meaningful dialogues with the artists themselves. Don't miss out on this fascinating art walk, where the abstract becomes tangible, and the unknown becomes an invitation to unleash your creativity and imagination. Let us be your guide as we unveil the secrets of Abstract Unknown.

Celebrate the arts, culture, and good food as you walk, shop, and eat your way around the Chinatown Arts District.

Downtown Art Center is proud to present the HEART of Honolulu Street Festival, a family-friendly, daytime art festival that will close Nuʻuanu Avenue, from King Street to Chaplain Lane, to showcase local art, live local music, food, crafts, and more.

More that 40 participating artists, arts organizations, nonprofits and businesses. See Learn More below for participants.

HEART is an acronymn that stands for Heritage, Entertainment, Arts & culture, Restaurants, and Theatre & Performing Arts. Together these elements make up the core of the vibrant creative community that exists in the Bethel and Nuʻuanu Avenue district, between King Street and Beretania Avenue.

Tours begin and end at Honolulu Printmakers, located in the Marks Building at 1142 Bethel St (formerly occupied by Louis Pohl Gallery).

The hourlong sunset walk begins after a hands-on printmaking demonstration: participants can create a print on paper, or purchase 88 Block Walks tote bags to customize during the activity ($10 with tour ticket, $15 for additional bags). First Friday starts at 5pm and most events continue until 8 or 9 so arrive early to find parking or do some exploring on your own before the tour, then stick around afterward to enjoy art, libations, and performances around Chinatown! Tours continue rain or shine so please plan accordingly—bring jackets or umbrellas if weather suggests. Tours depart promptly at 6pm and will require approximately 55 minutes of walking.

Free, keiki friendly, art gallery and night market with food, drinks and live music! Each month features a new local artist and local vendors.

Experience First Friday in Chinatown on a sunset walking tour through the Arts District and create your own original artwork

88 BLOCK WALKS and Downtown Art Center (DAC) welcome you to historic Downtown/Chinatown with a whirlwind tour of art galleries, shops, restaurants, bars, and venues that celebrate the First Friday of every month with free events and live entertainment! Support small businesses, hear stories of the past, and take a lesson from a local artist while sampling the diverse offerings of this historic neighborhood. In honor of DAC's monthlong community arts pop-up, Vacant to Vibrant, tours in August explore past and present revitalization efforts in Chinatown and invite participants to help visualize the community's vibrant future. Tours begin and end at Chinatown Gateway Plaza’s Suite C—the former space occupied by the Strode Montessori preschool.

The hourlong sunset walk concludes with a short, hands-on workshop led by visual artist and performer Susie Scorpio. First Friday starts at 5pm and most events continue until 8 or 9 so arrive early to find parking or do some exploring on your own before the tour, then stick around afterward to enjoy art, libations, and performances at DAC! Tours continue in rain or shine so please plan accordingly—bring jackets or umbrellas if weather suggests.

Tours depart promptly at 6pm and will require approximately 55 minutes of walking. Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure. For more information, contact: info@88blockwalks.com

QASI Fest 2022 is this Friday and Saturday at HiSAM! Celebrating queer art and community in Hawaiʻi with exhibits, installations, performances, a drag show, and more
Featured artists: Sami Akuna, Cocoa Chandelier, Sean Choo, Kamamo House, Patrick Mizumoto, Lauren Hana Chai, Joseph Chiarello, Reise Kochi, Raven O / Keoni Kaʻapuni, Dane Nakama, and Ikaika Ho "The Flirty Hippie"

Free - Open to the Public

The most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month!

Specific events are announced on the specific first Friday.

Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there!

Free - Open to the Public

A 90-minute walking tour exploring culture, history, and contemporary artwork in Waikīkī for the final week of Hawai‘i Triennial 2022.

The Waikīkī Collection is a contextualized tour that speaks within the discourse of a controversial Hawai'i relationship with the visitor industry. Before rampant development transformed Waikīkī into a tourist mecca of artificial beaches and luxury hotels, this section of the O‘ahu south shore was recognized as an important watershed and served as a respite and sport for ancient Hawai`i chiefs or Ali‘i. Experience the work of HT22 artists and find connections to the past while exploring cultural kīpuka that persist within the urban landscape. This unique walking tour features works by Hawai`i-based artists John Koga, Bumpei Akaji, and Yvonne Cheng.

The tour starts near this year's Waikīkī hub in the Royal Hawaiian Center and journeys through public and private art collections encircling the immediate Helumoa Road and Kalakaua Avenue. Visiting locations include the Royal Hawai`ian Hotel, the Halekulani, Fort DeRussy Park, Luxury Row, and a walkthrough of the new Halepuna Hotel collection. Ending at the Waikīkī hub chosen for the Hawai`i Triennial 2022 (HT22), a city-wide contemporary art exhibition entitled theme Pacific Century - E Ho’omau No Moananuiākea.

A 90-minute walking tour exploring culture, history, and contemporary artwork in Waikīkī for the final week of Hawai‘i Triennial 2022.

The Waikīkī Collection is a contextualized tour that speaks within the discourse of a controversial Hawai'i relationship with the visitor industry. Before rampant development transformed Waikīkī into a tourist mecca of artificial beaches and luxury hotels, this section of the O‘ahu south shore was recognized as an important watershed and served as a respite and sport for ancient Hawai`i chiefs or Ali‘i. Experience the work of HT22 artists and find connections to the past while exploring cultural kīpuka that persist within the urban landscape. This unique walking tour features works by Hawai`i-based artists John Koga, Bumpei Akaji, and Yvonne Cheng.

The tour starts near this year's Waikīkī hub in the Royal Hawaiian Center and journeys through public and private art collections encircling the immediate Helumoa Road and Kalakaua Avenue. Visiting locations include the Royal Hawai`ian Hotel, the Halekulani, Fort DeRussy Park, Luxury Row, and a walkthrough of the new Halepuna Hotel collection. Ending at the Waikīkī hub chosen for the Hawai`i Triennial 2022 (HT22), a city-wide contemporary art exhibition entitled theme Pacific Century - E Ho’omau No Moananuiākea.

Friday night will feature performances by Dayton Watanabe and Tiki Taboo at the Sculpture Garden.
Dayton Watanabe @dayton.w (6:30-7:30PM)
Dayton was born and raised on the island of Oahu. In 1998 he had his first Slack Key guitar lesson with Bobby Moderow (from the Nā Hōkū Award-winning group Maunalua). He also learned to play a variety of music on his own. Since 2008 he has been playing music at various venues around the island.
Tiki Taboo (7:45-8:45PM)
Tiki Taboo is exotica a go-go. Any genre of music in tiki vibe...surf, Latin, jazz, funk, world music...no rules. Marti Kerton on vocals & percussion, Dan Curran on percussion & vocals, Cynthia Farias on flute & vocals, Kathy Chang on bass, Bert Kono on drums, and James Ganeko on guitar, percussion & vocals.

Free - Open to the Public

Welcome back to the State Capitol for the 13th annual Art at the Capitol event!
Senate and House members will open their doors to give the public an opportunity to view public art displayed in the lawmakers' offices. Visitors are invited to stroll around the Capitol, view beautiful pieces of art from local artists, and enjoy music provided by the Honolulu Youth Symphony.
IDs will be checked prior to entry. Masks are recommended and proof of vaccination is not required.

The most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month!

Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there!

Free - Open to the Public

An evening of pau hana art events in Chinatown!

DAC will have a donation bar and reception for its current show, the Art Collectors Exhibition Fundraiser, with proceeds going to benefit the nonprofit Downtown Art Center and our nonprofit creative partners.

At The ARTS at Marks Garage, drop in to a reception for HERstory, an exhibit of some of Oahu's finest female visual artists, from 5-7 p.m.

Mahalo for supporting the arts in Chinatown!

The most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month!

Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there!

Free - Open to the Public

Join HT22 curators and artists in a walkthrough introducing the contemporary art installations activated at Royal Hawaiian Center. This conversation will be held within the exhibition space.
FREE. No Registration Required. Capacity is limited by venue, first come first served.
PARKING
1 hour parking validation available with $10 purchase; 3 hour validation for kama'aina at the Helumoa Guest Services.

Ken Okiishi: A Model Childhood, A Walkthrough with the Artist

Art installations on view by Ai Weiwei, Leeroy New, TOQA

Welcome remarks by Rick Blangiardi, Mayor of Honolulu

Limited capacity. Please kindly RSVP before February 17. See LEARN MORE below for RSVP details.

The most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month!

Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there!

Free - Open to the Public

The most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month!

Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there!

Free - Open to the Public

The most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month!

Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there!

Free - Open to the Public

The most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month!

Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there!

Free - Open to the Public