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DOWNTOWN ART CENTER EXHIBITION ‘ARCHITECTS AS ARTISTS’ OPENS JANUARY 14, 2022

Honolulu (December, 2021) – For its first show of 2022, Downtown Art Center’s second floor exhibition space, at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave, is proud to host the Architects as Artists show, opening January 14 and running until February 12, 2022. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a public artist’s reception on First Friday, February 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Architects as Artists is an invitational exhibition featuring more than 30 architects in Hawaiʻi who are also active artists. The show aims to explore the sources of architects' inspiration in their work and art, and attempts to stimulate and deepen the public's interest and understanding for architecture and architects in Hawaiʻi and Downtown Honolulu. Notable architects/artists include: Francis Oda, Bonhui Uy, Stephen Haus, Daniela Minerbi, Dwayne Adams, Noel Hart, PhD in Architecture student Katelina Kim, and several University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa Architecture Department teachers and retired teachers, including Dennis Daniels.
 
A variety of mediums will be on display, from 2D art such as paintings and drawings, to 3D art like ceramics, sculptures, glass works, metal works, and mixed media.  

Mahalo to this exhibition's special advisors, Randall K. Fujiki, FAIA, and Francis S. Oda, D. Arch., FAIA, AICP, LEED AP, Chairman of G70.

For more information, visit downtownarthi.org.

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 is a thriving center for the arts, providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more.

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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"My House / Studio" by Bonhui Uy, collage


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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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