November 21, 2009: The Contemporary Museum Presents Education Day - A Day for Artists, Art Students and Art Educators.

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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 November 3, 2009

Contact: Allison Wong, Interim Executive Director
(808) 237-5214; Fax: (808) 536-5970; E-mail: AWong@tcmhi.org; Twitter: TCMHonolulu
Facebook: TCMHI

November 21, 2009: The Contemporary Museum Presents Education Day - A Day for Artists, Art Students and Art Educators.

On November 21, 2009, The Contemporary Museum in Makiki Heights welcomes all to enjoy Education Day with a visit to the galleries, docent-led tours, access to the museum library and special programs, such as Portfolio Preparation and a Teachers’ Workshop. Free admission to the museum will be offered to all students, faculty and staff with school ID.

In addition to enjoying the current exhibition, At 21: Gifts and Promised Gifts in Honor of The Contemporary Museum's 20^th Anniversary, The Contemporary Museum Library will also open its doors from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Docent-led tours of the galleries will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

TCM Curator of Exhibitions, Inger Tully, will present Portfolio Preparation, a discussion for artists and art students on how to submit their portfolios to museums and galleries, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Portfolio examples will also be included. Space is limited and reservations recommended. Please call 237- 5230 or email qyoung@tcmhi.org.

A Teachers’ Workshop, enhancing teachers’ knowledge of contemporary art, will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. An exhibition tour with Quala-Lynn Young, TCM Curator of Education, will commence the program. Participation in a hands-on art project (for students grades K - 8), will then be introduced by TCM Outreach Educator, Shanda Freitas. To conclude, Interactive Storytelling will be the topic of discussion with master storyteller, James McCarthy. Workshop reservations are required.
Please call 237-5217 or email qyoung@tcmhi.org.

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. (The fee for a one-day membership 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 TCM Café. 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 1 to 4 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: 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. with Gallery Talk at 7:30 p.m. Docent Tours: Third Thursdays at Noon. Parking: TCM Members enjoy validated parking. Address: 999 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.

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