Opening Recemption: ‘ĀHUIMANU – Collaborative Works by Douglas Pooloa Tolentino & Mary Philpotts McGrath
An exhibition featuring multimedia works by artist and musician Douglas Pooloa Tolentino and the late artist and designer Mary Philpotts McGrath.
Opening reception on October 11th from 6-8p
On view: October 4th - November 17th
In Conversation: Designing for Change with Kuhao Zane & Cedric Hudson
The exhibitions Forward Together and Fashioning Aloha share a common thread in how artists and designers use their practices to explore cultural identities and histories as a form of activism. Kūha‘o Zane, Creative Director of Sig Zane Designs and SZKaiao, and Cedric Hudson, Vice President of Men’s Design at Fabletics and Owner of his own brand, Contemporary Athletics, discuss how they use their platforms to effect social change. Both creatives see themselves as cultural storytellers, serving their communities by leveraging the commercial sector to foster meaningful change.
Artist Talk: Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 (HT25) artist Stephanie Syjuco
Free and Open to Public
Leveraging photography, sculpture, and installation, moving from handmade and craft-inspired mediums to digital editing and archive excavations, Syjuco investigates issues of economies and empire. Recently, she has focused on how photography and image-based processes are implicated in the construction of racialized, exclusionary narratives of American history and citizenship. In this program, the artist will present a behind-the-scenes look at her research practice and methodology of working with archives.
Dreams of Waking: Mind-Bending Collage Art by Jeff Gere
Humans spend a third of our lives sleeping. What goes on inside our minds while we dream, and what does it look like? Jeff Gere, widely known as a master storyteller, has been hand-making collage art privately for decades. In “Dreams of Waking,” he reveals 50 collage images, most of which will be on view for the first time ever, based around this theme.
The public is invited to a series of FREE Artist Talks with master storyteller and collage artist Jeff Gere on Saturdays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Art Opening: The Healing Journey Water Color Exhibition by Janet Meinke-Lau
Exhibit runs through December. Gallery carries works of local artists and craftsmen.
Under the Sun: The Art of Solario - ARTIST TALK & RECEPTION
"Under the Sun: The Art of Solario", is an enchanting art exhibition that transports us back in time to the golden era of Hawaiiana. With a deep appreciation for aesthetics, architecture, and culture of the mid-20th century, Solario pays homage to a bygone era while injecting it with new life. By utilizing digital tools and technologies, he skillfully mimics the techniques of the past to create artworks that are both familiar and fresh.
20th Annual Haleʻiwa Arts Festival - Day 2
This FREE Summer Event is not to be missed – 2 Days Featuring over 140 Visual Artists, Live Performing Artists every hour, Community Info and Ono Festival Food.
Saturday, July 15 • 10 AM - 6 PM & Sunday, July 16 • 10 AM - 5 PM
The Mission of the Haleiwa Arts Festival non-profit organization is to promote education and public awareness of arts and culture, with emphasis on participation, for the betterment of the community.
20th Annual Haleʻiwa Arts Festival - Day 1
This FREE Summer Event is not to be missed – 2 Days Featuring over 140 Visual Artists, Live Performing Artists every hour, Community Info and Ono Festival Food.
Saturday, July 15 • 10 AM - 6 PM & Sunday, July 16 • 10 AM - 5 PM
The Mission of the Haleiwa Arts Festival non-profit organization is to promote education and public awareness of arts and culture, with emphasis on participation, for the betterment of the community.
“Not All Backpacks Carry the same Weight.” An Art Exhibit by RYSE Hawaii Young Adults: Opening Meet & Greet
An Art Exhibit of designed school backpacks created by young adults from RYSE Hawaii and Moanalua High School students.
This art collaboration presents youth homeless in Hawaii from the students’ point of views and from their personal experiences and realities. The two distinct groups of students - from RYSE and from Moanalua High School - use quilting, applique and embroidery to design the school backpacks. They are guided by “Nomadic Artist” and teacher Fatiha Kheddaoui Curran on their artistic journey.
RYSE: 17 youths from 3 shelters will present their backpacks.
Moanualua High School: Students will present 44 backpacks.
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE AT HiSAM: Daily 10 AM - 4 PM
May 6: Installation at HiSAM
May 9: Moanalua High School Visit
May 10: Opening and RYSE Visit
May 12: Last day of Exhibit
ABOUT RYSE HAWAII: Residential Youth Services and Empowerment is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization operating a youth access center and shelter services in Kailua, Oahu.
“Not All Backpacks Carry the same Weight.” An Art Exhibit by RYSE Hawaii Young Adults & Moanalua High School Students
An Art Exhibit of designed school backpacks created by young adults from RYSE Hawaii and Moanalua High School students.
This art collaboration presents youth homeless in Hawaii from the students’ point of views and from their personal experiences and realities. The two distinct groups of students - from RYSE and from Moanalua High School - use quilting, applique and embroidery to design the school backpacks. They are guided by “Nomadic Artist” and teacher Fatiha Kheddaoui Curran on their artistic journey.
RYSE: 17 youths from 3 shelters will present their backpacks.
Moanualua High School: Students will present 44 backpacks.
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE AT HiSAM: Daily 10 AM - 4 PM
May 6: Installation at HiSAM
May 9: Moanalua High School Visit
May 10: Opening and RYSE Visit
May 12: Last day of Exhibit
ABOUT RYSE HAWAII: Residential Youth Services and Empowerment is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization operating a youth access center and shelter services in Kailua, Oahu.
Art Pau Hana Friday
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!
Live Artists Talk with Lauren Hana Chai & Ashley Ryan Wells: Hamkkeh
함께 - Hamkkeh means ‘Together’ in Korean.
Korean-American painter Lauren Hana Chai and ceramic sculptor Ashley Ryan Wells have come together in an unconventional way bringing their unique individual styles and collaboration pieces which were kept raw via omitting communication on the process and rather focusing on creating intuitively. With a challenge so unique, these sculptures showcase the different perspectives and stories they have when looking at the same piece.