Downtown Art Center - Upcoming JULY 2025 Events

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Upcoming JULY 2025 Events
UPCOMING EVENTS

DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
July 11, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.
Saturday, July 11 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

DAC Storytelling Night with Tricia Allen
July 11, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tattoo artist, author, and University of Hawai'i instructor Tricia Allen will share her decades-long journey into Polynesian tattooing, from her early museum work to her travels across Tahiti, the Marquesas, and Rapa Nui. She has tattooed thousands of Polynesian community members and lectured widely at major institutions and conferences.
2nd Floor DAC Classroom, $10 per person. It is highly recommended to register ahead!

DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
August 15, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.
Saturday, August 15 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

EXHIBITIONS
CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

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ELEMENTAL SYNERGY
July 3, 2026 – August 1, 2026
Main Gallery: An exploration of the interplay of earth, air, fire, wood, and water, expressed through diverse techniques and artistic media, curated by Anika Kuntze and Kathy Chang, with support from Allison Wong.

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REHAB Hospital of the Pacific Presents: The REHAB Difference
July 7, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Courtyard Gallery: REHAB Hospital's Creative Arts Program hosts this exhibition, where patients use art to share their personal recovery journeys, highlighting the unique, specialized care provided by Hawaiʻi and the Pacific's only certified Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Find out more at rehabhospital.org.

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HAWAIʻI'S WOODSHOW: Na Laʻau O Hawaiʻi
August 7, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Main Gallery: An annual showcase of craftsmanship, innovation, and fine woodwork using Hawai’i-grown woods. More information TBA.

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Amber Aguirre: “Marginalized”
September 2, 2026 – September 26, 2026
Courtyard Gallery: Artist Amber Aguirre presents an exhibition of busts representing individuals who have been excluded from mainstream society due to their differences from the dominant white/heterosexual/christian/male majority that holds the power in our society.

MONTHLY EVENTS FREE & OPEN to the public

FIRST FRIDAY
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Every First Friday of the month
Located in ALL DAC Spaces & Galleries
Every First Friday evening of the month, DAC joins other creative organizations in the Chinatown Arts District with special art activities, performances, make & take crafting projects, exhibition opening receptions, artist meet & greets, and more!
Photo: IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre

SUNDAY SESSIONS
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Every First Sunday of the month
Located in the 2nd floor DAC Classroom
Every First Sunday of the month, DAC and the Guitar Foundation of Hawaii, led by veteran music coordinator and musician Terry Oyama, team up to host live music by different local bands and musicians. Refreshments available from the DAC donation bar.
Photo: Veteran Honolulu musician Bobby Nishida

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