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• Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts - Lee A. Tonouchi Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate 2026-2029
  
  
  The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, and Hawaiʻi State Public Library System are pleased to announce the selection of Lee A. Tonouchi as the new Poet Laureate of Hawaiʻi.
• Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts - Exhibit Celebrates Manu-o-Kū Seabirds at State Art Museum
  
  
  The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) announces a new exhibit at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum. The “Woven in the Wind”, a collaboration with Hui Manu-O-Kū, is open through April 4, 2026.
• First Friday Hawaii Art Gallery Walk Newsletter February 2026
  
  
  Newsletter goes out via Email the day before each First Friday. Join the Email List. Special offers, art news, Downtown/Chinatown news and more.
• 2/6/2026 - Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - FEBRUARY 2026 - NEW EXHIBITS! - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  
  
  An evening of art and music at Capitol Modern: the Hawai i State Art Museum with performances by Backset and Steven Kou. Explore new exhibits, meet local artists, and shop the Art+Flea urban market for food, beverages, and more.
• 2/6/2026 - Downtown Art Center Presents - Architects as Artists 2026 - Go Figure 2026: Figures & Portraits from Hawaiʻi’s Artists - Space Age Life, Future Design 1957-1974 - 5:30 to 8 p.m
  
  
  Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an evolving gallery and workshop space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC strives to become a thriving center for the arts by providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more.
• Downtown Art Center Announces Leadership Transition and New Executive Director
  
  
  Downtown Art Center (DAC), at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., announced a leadership transition as part of its succession plan, effective Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, marking a new chapter for the Honolulu nonprofit arts organization as it enters the new year.
• The ARTS at Marks Garage - Call to Artists Coming Exhibits
  
  
  Special exhibits coming soon. Get the details.
• Downtown Art Center - Exhibitions and Events at DAC this FEBRUARY 2026
  
  
  The Downtown Art Center mission is to be a vibrant community center for arts and cultural organizations that provide educations, experiences, and activities for all ages. Its vision and values support this mission.
• 2/6/2026 - Nextdoor First Friday - see notes
  
  
  Deep in the heart of Honolulu's Chinatown is Nextdoor, Hawaii's underground art and music haven. From jazz and hip hop to electronic dance music, heavy metal, and everything in between, musical legends have called this concert hall home.''
• 2/6/2026 - First Friday at Proof Social Club - Live Music, Art and More. - See notes for times
  
  
  Proof Social Club presents First Friday Art & Music featuring works by UH Manoa artists, local vendors and live music by Dominic Carlos and Men In Grey Suits. Located down a double alley in Chinatown in the historic Blaisdell Hotel, Proof Social Club is committed to retaining the grit and glory of what has always been a Cool Fun Bar - it’s rumored this location held Hawaii’s very first liquor license.
• 2/6/2026 - Bar 35 - First Friday! - 4pm-2am
  
  
  Exclusive, stylish and sexy, BAR 35 is host to the most discriminating drinker. Over 100 beers from around the world.
• 2/6/2026 - Arts at Marks Garage First Friday - See notes for times
  
  
  The ARTS at Marks Garage is a community arts center with a 1,000 sq. ft. gallery, a 1,000 sq. ft. theater, and a 1,000 sq. ft. office space founded in 2001.
• Capitol Modern - First Friday at he Hawai‘i State Art Museum February 2026 - New Exhibits, Performances By Backset And Steven Kou
  
  
  Dance Program Showcase by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Dept. of Theatre and Dance, performance by Kenny Endo Ensemble, and urban market with Art + Flea.
• Hawai'i Watercolor Society's - December 2025 Newsletter
  
  
  The Hawaii Watercolor Society is open to anyone interested in the art of watercolor. Our mission is to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibitions, and collaboration with other organizations, associations, and individuals.

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