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The Contemporary Museum - Makiki
Heights
2411 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, HI
96822
Main: (808) 526-1322; Exhibition Info:
526-0232; Café Reservations: 523-3362
PRESS RELEASE
For
Immediate Release August 3,
2009
Contact: Charlie Aldinger, Director of
Museum Advancement;
Ph: (808) 237-5231; Fax:
(808) 536-5970; E-mail:
<mailto:caldinger@tcmhi.org>caldinger@tcmhi.org
Web
Site: <http://www.tcmhi.org>http://www.tcmhi.org
September Schedule of Public Programs at
TCM
The Contemporary Museum's schedule of September
programs and special offers include Expression Sessions for kids, gallery talks,
contemporary dance performance and workshop, military family outreach,
docent-guided tours, and a special free offer for twenty-somethings. Most
programs at TCM are free with museum entry and feature artists and special guest
art educators. Public programs are as follows:
The Contemporary Museum at Makiki
Heights:
Expression Session - September 5, 10:30 a.m. -
Reservations: (808) 237-5230; $12; $7 Members; Natural Elements: Earth, Sun, and
Water with Shanda Freitas
The Contemporary
Museum's Expression Sessions (art classes for kids 5-12) are held on the first
Saturday of every month (except July) from 10:30 a.m. - Noon. This month, art
educator Shanda Freitas explores the theme, Natural Elements: Earth, Sun and
Water. Take a nature walk through the fabulous Nu'umealani Gardens at TCM. Hunt
for twigs, leaves, flowers, pebbles and other objects you will use to create
your own nature prints. The prints are made on special photographic paper that
undergoes a chemical change when exposed to sunlight. This is a fun
end-of-summer project for kids 5-12. Fees to participate are $12 per person,
($7 for TCM members). Reservations are required and may be made by calling (808)
237-5230 or email <mailto:education@tcmhi.org>education@tcmhi.org.
Expression Sessions through December are sponsored in memory of Hiram Chung by
one of his family members.
Infinite Transparency: Contemporary Dance Performance
featuring Shizuno Nasu and Karen Masaki - September 12, 2 p.m.; Free with Museum
Entry; Sponsored by: Reiko and James Brandon, Thayer Piano Co., Ltd., Julie
Kimura and Riley Jaschke, Joanne Shigekane, and Hisako
Wada
The Contemporary Museum will present a
performance of contemporary improvisatory dance by internationally renowned
Japanese dancer Shizuno Nasu and Hawaii dancer Karen Masaki on September 12 at 2
p.m. This dance partnership was inspired by their personal approach that merges
Earth and Spirit, drawing on their many years of training in dance, meditation,
and improvisation. The dance will be performed in the galleries of the
exhibition, Yoshihiro Suda, a hyper-realistic minimalist display of hand-carved,
hand-painted botanicals by Japanese artist Yoshihiro Suda. The presentation is
free with Museum entry.
Contemporary Dance Workshop: Dance for Body and Mind -
September 13, 10:30 a.m. - $15 per person; Reservations Required: (808)
237-5217 or email
<mailto:qyoung@tcmhi.org>qyoung@tcmhi.org
Shizuno
Nasu and Karen Masaki will also present a dance workshop at TCM, Dance for Body
and Mind, for interested students at any level, from beginner to advanced. This
workshop invites participants to experience movement while balancing mind and
body, centering self, and creating energy via physical expression. The dance
class will be taught by Nasu and Masaki in the downstairs gallery of The
Contemporary Museum on September 13, at 10:30 a.m. Registration for the workshop
is limited and currently being accepted by Quala Young at (808) 237-5217, or by
email at <mailto:education@tcmhi.org>education@tcmhi.org. Workshop fees
are $15 per person.
SPECIAL
OFFERS:
Military Family Outreach at TCM - Free
Entry for Military - sponsored in part by BAE Systems &
BOUTIKI
This special outreach program honors the
sacrifices and service of our retired, reserve and active duty military members
and their families. With military ID, military members and their families will
be admitted free of charge throughout the year. This program is ongoing
throughout 2009. This outreach is made possible by support from BAE Systems, the
premier global defense, security, and aerospace company, and BOUTIKI, a
not-for-profit, volunteer-run gift shop located on the Pearl Harbor Navy
Base.
Twenty x 20 - Free Entry for Twenty-somethings - LAST
MONTH
TCM's special offer for anyone 20-29 with
ID, expires September 30. Gain free entry just by showing your ID. Created as a
special outreach for the young at art, this program is offered in honor of the
museum's 20th anniversary year. The program is sponsored in part by CONTRAST
Magazine.
Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day - September 26; 10
a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free admission for two with downloadable free entry
card
The Contemporary Museum (TCM), Hawaii's only
museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art, will join museums across America
participating in Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day promotion on Saturday,
September 26, 2009. Free admission cards admitting the bearer and one guest free
of charge will be available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian Magazine
or downloaded easily at
<http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/museumday>www.smithsonianmagazine.com/museumday.
Smithsonian
Magazine's Museum Day celebrates the country's cultural offerings, allows the
dissemination of knowledge, and brings Americans together. Last year over 450
museums and cultural institutions nationwide participated in the effort, which
emulates the Smithsonian's Washington, D.C. year-round free admission policy.
The complete list of participating museums across the nation will be available
in August at
<http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com>www.smithsonianmagazine.com.
The
Museum Day Admission Card is good for one-day use only on September 26, 2009 at
TCM or other participating museums in Hawaii and across the nation. The
admission card will be collected upon entry and is redeemable for general
admission for the presenter and one guest. Only one admission card per household
is allowed. The Museum Day admission card may not be used with any other offer
and no rain checks will be offered.
ONGOING PROGRAMS:
Tuesdays-Sundays at 1:30 p.m. - Docent-Guided Gallery
Tours
No reservations are necessary for this
walk-in tour (unless you are bringing a large group of 10 or more). Led by
docents who have completed TCM's seven-month docent training course, this tour
offers lively and interesting discussions about works on view and current
exhibitions in TCM's Makiki Heights galleries. Free with museum
entry.
Nu'umealani Garden Tours - By Advance Reservation Only
- (808) 237-5217; or email
<mailto:education@tcmhi.org>education@tcmhi.org
Enjoy
docent-guided tours of TCM's spectacular "heavenly terraces" first created by
the Rev. K. H. Inagaki between 1928 and 1941. Nu'umealani Garden won the
American Society of Landscape Architects prestigious Millennium Medallion for
preservation in 2000, and was called a "cathedral of meditation" by The New York
Times. Stroll the gardens, learn about the plants, and enjoy the impressive
views. These tours are free with museum entry.
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian
Center:
September 4, 2009, 7-9 p.m. - First
Fridays at First Hawaiian Center; 7:30 p.m. Artist Talk with Kelly Bandalos,
Nitya Brighenti, Alan Leitner, Michelle Kaskovich, Atsumi Yamamoto; Free;
Sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank
Start your
Chinatown art walkabout at the First Hawaiian Center, the downtown home of TCM's
exhibition programs exclusively featuring Hawaii's own established and emerging
artists. Between 7 and 9 p.m., have your portrait drawn by Schaefer Portrait
Challenge artist, Wayne Takazono. At 7:30 p.m. a special program, Portraiture:
Exploring the Relationship between the Painter and Sitter, will be presented.
Schaefer Portrait Challenge artists Kelly Bandalos, Nitya Brighenti, Alan
Leitner, Michelle Kaskovich, Atsumi Yamamoto and their chosen sitters talk about
their experience. Nitya Brighenti talks about his poetic self-portraits. Entry
is free and light refreshments are served, while supplies last. All TCM at First
Hawaiian Center programs are generously sponsored by First Hawaiian
Bank.
Schaefer Portrait Challenge closes on September 11.
There will be no docent-guided tour on Third Thursday, September 18, as the
gallery will be undergoing re-installation.
FHC EXHIBITION:
Schaefer Portrait Challenge - on view through
September 11 at TCM at FHC
(FHC Galleries will be
closed September 12 through October 8, 2009)
The Schaefer Portrait Challenge was first held in 2003
in Maui. The triennial exhibition was inspired by the acclaimed Archibald Prize
portrait competition held in Australia. The exhibition was organized and
presented by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, and has become a showcase of
outstanding Hawaii artists and a chronicle of the changing face of Hawaii. The
selected portraits include a broad range of interpretation and styles-from
representational to experimental in drawing, painting, and sculpture-all of
which reveal the rewards of observation and the essence of human connections.
Portrait subjects include people of all ages who represent the multicultural
profile of Hawaii and their compelling stories, seen through the artists'
portrayals.
Hiroki Morinoue (b. 1947-
)
Earth Cycle,
2007
Woodcut
print
36 x 36 inches
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A one-day
membership pass at TCM-Makiki Heights is $8 General, and $6 Students 13+ and
Seniors 62+. Military with ID, Members, and Children 12 and under are always
free. Third Thursdays are always free. Exhibitions at First Hawaiian Center are
free. For more information about The Contemporary Museum, visit our website at
<http://www.tcmhi.org>www.tcmhi.org; Exhibition Info: (808) 526-0232;
Reception Desk: (808)
526-1322.
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General
Information:
The Contemporary Museum - Makiki
Heights
Entry: One-Day Membership Pass - $8
Adults; $6 Students & Seniors; Members, Military with ID, & Children 12
and under are free. (Cost of a one-day pass may be applied to the cost of an
annual membership on the day of issue.) It is always free to visit the Museum
Shop or The Contemporary Café. Third Thursdays are free entry days!
Museum and Shop Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday from
Noon to 4 p.m.; Closed Mondays and major holidays. The Contemporary Café
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Sunday from Noon to 2:30
p.m. Café Reservations: (808) 523-3362. Docent Tours: Tuesday-Sunday at
1:30 p.m. Cades Library Hours: Tuesday & Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m.; or by
special appointment. Parking: Free. On The Bus: #15 to Makiki Heights
Drive-stops in front of the Museum. Address: 2411 Maikiki Heights Drive,
Honolulu, HI 96822. Exhibitions/Events Line: (808) 526-0232.
Tours/Administration: (808) 526-1322; Web Site:
<http://www.tcmhi.org>www.tcmhi.org. Membership: (808)
237-5219.
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center:
Entry: Free. Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday from 8:30
a.m. to 6 p.m.; Closed on weekends and banking holidays; First Fridays: 7-9 p.m.
Docent Tours: Third Thursdays at Noon. Parking: TCM Members enjoy validated
parking at FHC. Address: 999 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI
96813.
Charlie
Aldinger
Director of Museum
Advancement
The Contemporary
Museum
2411 Makiki Heights
Drive
Honolulu, HI
96822
Direct (808)
237-5231
Main (808) 526-1322
x31
Fax (808)
536-5970
caldinger@tcmhi.org
<http://www.tcmhi.org/>www.tcmhi.org
Special Offers: Twenty x 20 - Free Entry for anyone
20-29-years-old with ID through September 30, 2009. Sponsored by Contrast
Magazine
Military Family Outreach - Free entry to
Active Duty, Retired, and Reserve Military Members and their families with
Military ID. Sponsored by BAE Systems and Boutiki
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