New Exhibitions At Hawaii State Museum: Accession '09 Art Exhibition

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Accession '09 Art Exhibition

Join us for the grand opening of a new art exhibition entitled Accession '09. This free event is part of the Live from the Lawn event at the Hawai'i State Art Museum on First Friday, May 1, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. The new exhibition is a continuation of the main exhibition entitled Accession: Recent Acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection which runs thru July 18, 2009.

Showcasing new acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection, this exhibition highlights extraordinary recent purchases, commissions, and gifts demonstrating the exceptional work collected by the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. The exhibition includes artists such as Toshiko Takaezu, Jerry Okimoto, Reiko Brandon, Laura Smith, Charles Higa, and Kenneth Bushnell.

The Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts was established by the State Legislature in 1965 as the official arts agency of Hawai'i. In 1967, the State's role as patron of the arts was further augmented with the creation of the Art in Public Places Program, the first such program in the United States.

One percent of the cost of newly constructed state buildings is used for commissioning or purchasing works of art, which are then placed in or around state buildings for public enjoyment, including the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Works of art are selected for purchase from juried and curated exhibitions, galleries, and artists' studios by Acquisition Award Selection Committees. Visiting open, juried shows, and Neighbor Island annual exhibits provides purchase opportunities to the broadest number of artists and supports regional exhibitions.

The Art in Public Places Program cultivates the public's awareness, understanding, and appreciation of visual arts and enhances and beautifies the environment through its "museum without walls."

Over its 40-year history, the Art in Public Places Collection is recognized as one of the most significant collections of late 20th and early 21st century art in Hawai'i. The display of recent acquisitions continues this unique history providing the public with the opportunity to view their art at the Hawai'i State Art Museum. The Hawai'i State Art Museum is in the No. 1 Capitol District Building at 250 South Hotel Street in Honolulu. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.

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New Exhibitions At Hawaii State Museum: Accession '09 Art Exhibition

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