Downtown Art Center Presents - The Essence of Things + W.R. Farrington High School Presents: Beyond the Canvas + Classroom Exhibition

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Downtown Art Center Presents - The Essence of Things + W.R. Farrington High School Presents: Beyond the Canvas + Classroom Exhibition
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Date: Friday - 5/2/2025
Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m
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Downtown Art Center
1040 A Nuuana Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96717

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Upcoming Main Gallery Exhibition

Downtown Art Center Presents “The Essence of Things”: An Exhibition of Prints, Paintings, and Sculptures by George Woollard and Jinja Kim, On View May 1-31, 2025

Honolulu (April 2025) – Downtown Art Center, at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., is proud to present "The Essence of Things," an exhibition of prints, paintings, and sculptures by distinguished Hawaiʻi-based veteran artist couple George Woollard and Jinja Kim. On view from May 1 to 31, 2025 in the second floor Main Gallery, this show offers a unique exploration of visual form and perception by both artists, with some fresh new pieces from Woollard.
“There is a truth to the shapes, colors, and composition of art,” says Woollard. “If you acknowledge them, you can work with them. This exhibition gives attention to the intrinsic qualitative properties of things.”

Join us for the Opening Reception on First Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., to meet the artists and experience their work in person.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, on view during regular gallery hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Woollard and Kim will be leading a free, public Artists' Walkthrough of the gallery on Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. Attendees will learn a little more about the artists' processes and inspirations, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the works.

In conjunction with the exhibition, George Woollard will lead a hands-on Color and Composition Workshop on two consecutive Sundays: May 18 and May 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will learn to balance composition
and manipulate color and shape using colored papers and watercolor. This is a rare opportunity to study with one of Hawaiʻi’s most respected veteran artists and arts instructors. The cost for this workshop is $200, which includes a materials fee. Register at downtownarthi.org/classes.   For more information on upcoming events and exhibitions at Downtown Art Center, visit downtownarthi.org.

About Downtown Art Center (DAC):
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an exhibition gallery and educational space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC is a thriving center for the arts, providing display space to showcase local artists and art organizations, classrooms for arts instruction, and more. DAC is dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown/Chinatown Honolulu through culture and the arts.
Parking for DAC is located at nearby municipal parking lots (onsite at Chinatown Gateway Plaza, parking entrance off Bethel Street) or at Mark's Garage (entrance at 22 S. Pauahi St.). DAC is easily accessible by public transit as well; get directions, routes and timetables at www.thebus.org.
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Upcoming Courtyard Gallery Exhibition
W.R. Farrington High School Presents: Beyond the Canvas On View in the Courtyard Gallery April 30 - May 9
First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, May 2 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Farrington High School is honored to welcome you with open arms to Beyond the Canvas at Downtown Art Center. This exhibition is an exploration of our student artists’ imagination and creativity, and each unique artwork has a story to tell.
This exhibition features the work of 13 AP Art and other art students at Farrington High.

Current Classroom Exhibition
REHAB Hospital of the Pacific Presents: The Journey Forward: Stroke Survivors Healing Through Art On View April 12 - May 4, 2025
REHAB Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB) is proud to announce its upcoming art exhibition, The Journey Forward: Stroke Survivors Healing Through Art. The exhibition will showcase the transformative power of creativity in stroke recovery, providing a platform for stroke survivors to share their personal journeys through art.

Stroke survivors often face significant physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges that affect not just their lives but those of their caregivers. Through REHAB’s Creative Arts Program, stroke survivors discover the healing power of creativity – showing that recovery is not defined by what happens to us, but by how we choose to respond. The exhibition highlights this journey of resilience and hope.

The Journey Forward features a series of paintings and collaborative monoprints created by stroke survivors and their caregivers. These art pieces symbolize the complex journey of recovery, illustrating both the struggles and triumphs of those affected by stroke. Each piece layers symbolic colors, textures and imagery, telling stories of personal strength and healing. For more information, visit rehabhospital.org.

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About the Downtown Art Center (DAC):
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. Support DAC and help it grow at donorbox.org/downtownartcenter!

Parking for DAC is located at nearby municipal parking lots (onsite at Chinatown Gateway Plaza, parking entrance off Bethel Street) or at Mark's Garage (entrance at 22 S. Pauahi St.). DAC is easily accessible by public transit as well; get directions, routes and timetables at www.thebus.org.
 

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