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Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Events Calendar

First Friday: a free, family-friendly evening of art and music. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., first Friday of each month. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.

Second Saturday: free art activities for all ages. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., second Saturday of each month. Drop in at any time, allowing at least 30 minutes to finish a project to take home. Ground floor Multipurpose Room.

Art Lunch: free "meet the artist" presentations. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., last Tuesday of each month. Bring your own lunch to eat during the presentation.

The Hawai`i State Art Museum (HiSAM) is located in downtown Honolulu, near the State Capitol Building.

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free admission

250 South Hotel St., second floor

Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 586-0300

hawaiisfca@hawaii.gov

Current Exhibits

ACCESSION

A selection of recent additions to the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts from across the state of Hawai`i.

Ongoing (through 2018)

Images of works in the exhibit can be viewed online: Art in Public Places - ACCESSION

EMPHASIZED: eye on scale

Exploring the various ways that artists play with scale, and how this in turn affects the viewer's responses and understanding.

Ongoing

HAWAI`I: Change & Continuity

This exhibit tells a story of the past, examining the overlapping influences of nature's bounty and human impact on a fragile environment. As you walk through the exhibit, you will see art that reflects on the forces of nature and man's intrusion. Relevant quotes are placed on walls to help the viewer understand the meaning.

Ongoing

Images of works in the exhibit can be viewed online: Art in Public Places - HICC

Process Under Pressure

Showcasing a selection of prints from the Art in Public Places Collection, this exhibit focuses on basic printmaking techniques while highlighting the diversity and complexity found within the medium.

Scheduled to re-open in mid-November

November - December 2017

November 2017

Ongoing exhibits: "HAWAI`I: Change & Continuity," "ACCESSION," and "EMPHASIZED: eye on scale."

"Process Under Pressure" is anticipated to re-open in mid-November.

Closed Friday, November 10 for Veteran's Day

Closed Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving

First Friday at HiSAM, James McCarthy - Modern Troubadour. Live music & stories. Singer-songwriter James McCarthy will perform live throughout the evening.

Friday November 3, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Second Saturday at HiSAM, Create in Clay. Air-dry clay holiday decorations.

Saturday November 11, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Art Lunch. Presenter to be announced

Tuesday November 28, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

December 2017

First Friday at HiSAM, Skylark - Classical Music, "Christmas Through the Ages"

Friday December 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Second Saturday at HiSAM, Lauhala Hui, Mele Kalikimaka. Learn to weave with hala leaves and make holiday ornaments.

Saturday December 9, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Art Lunch. Presenter to be announced.

Tuesday December 26, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Holiday Closures 2017

Veterans' Day - Friday, November 10

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23

Christmas - Monday, December 25

The Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Hawai‘i State Art Museum operate on the Hawai‘i State Government schedule.

Holiday Closures 2018

Good Friday - Friday, March 30

Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4

Statehood Day - Friday, August 17

General Election Day - Tuesday, November 6

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 22

Christmas - Tuesday, December 25

The Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Hawai‘i State Art Museum operate on the Hawai‘i State Government schedule.

Hawai‘i State Art Museum

Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM)

250 South Hotel St., Second Floor

Honolulu, HI 96813

Email: hawaiisfca@hawaii.gov

Telephone: (808) 586-0300

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hawaiistateartmuseum

Instagram: @hawaiistateartmuseum

Twitter: @hisamnews

#hawaiistateartmuseum

Hours: Tuesday -- Saturday 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

Closed Sunday, Monday, state and federal holidays

Admission is always free

Museum Café: Artizen by MW

250 South Hotel St., Ground Floor

Monday -- Friday 7:30 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday, state and federal holidays

Daily menu posted online: www.artizenbymw.com

Telephone: (808) 524-0499

Museum Shop: HiSAM Gallery Shop x MORI by Art + Flea

250 South Hotel St., Ground Floor

Monday 11 a.m. -- 3 p.m., Tuesday -- Saturday 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

Closed Sunday, state and federal holidays

Instagram: @hisamgsxmori

Email: hisammuseumgalleryshop@gmail.com

Website: shophisam.com


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The mission of the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is to promote, perpetuate, preserve and encourage culture and the arts, history and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawai‘i. HSFCA funding is provided by the State of Hawai‘i and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Courtesy of: Hawaii State Art Museum

Hawaii State Art Museum

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is dedicated to presenting the largest and finest collection of works by Hawai'i artists that celebrate the diverse artistic and cultural legacy of Hawai'i.

OUR MISSION
To promote, perpetuate, preserve and encourage culture and the arts, history and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawai`i. HSFCA funding is provided by the State of Hawai`i and the National Endowment for the Arts. The HSFCA is administratively attached to the Department of Accounting and General Services.

HOURS:
The musuem is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed State and Federal Holdays. Always free admission. For pre-recorded information call 586-0900.

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For pre-recorded summary information on the museum, call (808) 586-0900. For current museum program information, call the HSFCA Art in Public Places Program at (808) 586-0305. To arrange an educational tour of the museum, call (808) 586-9958.


For information on the HSFCA; the Hawai'i State Art Museum; HSFCA grants, programs, and services; Hawai'i arts and culture events; and USA and worldwide arts opportunities, visit the HSFCA website, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

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