Grand Opening of Two Art Exhibitions
He Alo A He Alo: Face to Face,
Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i in the Ewa Gallery
Palolo Kids and Friends in the
Downtown @ the HiSAM Gallery
Friday, May 2, 2008, 5 to 9 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for the grand opening of He Alo A He Alo: Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i, a new art exhibition on display in the Ewa Gallery of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on First Friday, May 2nd, from 5 to 9 p.m. There will also be several music performances for Live from the Lawn on the museum’s front lawn and second floor lanai from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to this free event.

He Alo A He Alo is an ‘olelo no‘eau, an expression that means coming into communion with someone else. In this show, the viewer interacts with the fascinating world of other community members. He Alo A He Alo celebrates both the subject of the portrait and the work of the artist.

The new installation includes intimate works of art that capture some of the essence of our Hawai‘i community. For example, the painting entitled Portrait de Phyllis Dobson by the internationally renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera depicts the late arts patron Phyllis “Dobson” Hume Spalding as a young woman. Well known in the arts community, she was a generous supporter of The Contemporary Museum and a former HSFCA Commissioner.

Also in the exhibition is a formal portrait from 1975 of Rosalie Lokalia Montgomery by artist Willson Y. Stamper. Montgomery was the former curator of Hulihe‘e Palace in Kona, the student of Katherine Keakaokala Kanahele, and the teacher of Ma‘iki Aiu Lake. This portrait was commissioned by the HSFCA Art in Public Places Program after Montgomery received the State of Hawai‘i Order of Distinction for Cultural Leadership.

From the Hawai‘i State Art Collection, the exhibition includes a black and white photograph taken in 1969 of Hawai‘i artist Madge Tennent. Her towering painting of Two Sisters hangs in the same Ewa gallery as this portrait.

The exhibition also features more recent works, including one by Tian Wei, who journeyed from China to Hawai‘i to study Western artistic traditions. In his 1988 self portrait, Wei is making a statement about his commitment to art. A brush, a dish, and the artist sitting stoically are framed by calligraphy, reflecting his struggle with and passion for his chosen profession.

Palolo Kids and Friends, a new art exhibition on display in the Downtown @ the HiSAM Gallery, features black and white photographs made in the mid-1970s by Eric Yanagi and Francis Haar. The photographs show children playing and hanging out in their Palolo community. Thirty-five years later, these black and white images are now a window to a moment in time when kids could be kids and friends were forever.

This look back at a day in the life of Palolo, a suburb of Honolulu just minutes down the freeway from the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, is a nostalgic reminder of the roots and fabric of our community in Hawai‘i. The images provide an opportunity to reflect on our communal past. They provoke curiosity about where we’ve been, and where we are today.

The Hawai‘i State Art Museum is in the No. 1 Capitol District Building at 250 South Hotel Street in downtown Honolulu across from the State Capitol. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, visit the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts website.

Diego Rivera, “Portrait de Phyllis Dobson,” 1943, oil on canvas

Francis Haar, “Madge Tennent,” 1969, black and white photograph

Willson Stamper, "Portrait of Rosalie Lokalia Montgomery," 1975, oil on canvas

Eric Yanagi, “Palolo Kids #1,” 1973, black and white photo

Eric Yanagi, “Palolo Kids #2,” 1973, black and white photo

Live from the Lawn – Maoli Music
First Friday, May 2, 2008
Performances from 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Galleries Open from 5 to 9 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for Maoli Music, a special Live from the Lawn event at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum for First Friday on May 2nd from 5 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to this free event with entertainers performing Hawaiian music as part of Maoli Arts Month. The show begins with a kahiko hula performance by kumu hula Mapuana de Silva’s Halau Mohala ‘Ilima from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. on the main stage of the museum’s front lawn. Next on the main stage from 7:30 to 9 p.m. is the popular music group Maunalua.

Don’t forget to check out the talented musicians playing at the Lanai Lounge on the second floor. Ledward Ka‘apana plays from 6 to 7 p.m. Jazz Crimes, with Cheryl Bartlett, Dave Yamasaki, and Ernie Provencher, plays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Mihana Souza joins them from 8:30 to 9 p.m.

You can also see the art on display at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum from 5 to 9 p.m. In the Ewa Gallery, He Alo A He Alo: Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i features visionary artwork and a stunning collection of portraits from the Hawai‘i State Art Collection. In the Diamond Head Gallery, uncommon objects showcases both traditional and contemporary craft media by Hawai‘i’s premier artists. In the Downtown @ the HiSAM Gallery, Palolo Kids and Friends features black and white photographs of local youngsters made in the mid-1970s by Eric Yanagi and Francis Haar.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Downtown @ the HiSAM. On the front lawn, they will be serving a Hawaiian plate with beef stew, lomi salmon, kalua pig, hapa rice, and haupia; all for $10 a plate. The restaurant will also be open for dinner on a first come, first served basis. The restaurant will be serving Spanish tapas (pupus) and Sangria. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be sold on the front lawn and second floor lanai. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended; call 536-5900. Downtown @ the HiSAM was just honored by Conde Nast Traveler magazine on their 2008 Hot List of restaurants. Click here to see their review of Downtown @ the HiSAM.

Drop by our museum store, Shop @ HiSAM, to meet three local artists on First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. O‘ahu sculptor Jerry Vasconcellos works with wood and stone and recently completed a statue of the Black Madonna for Ala Kukui in Hana. Born, raised, and staying in Kalihi, Jerry will be here to talk story about the pieces we have in the shop. Chris Campbell and Diane KW are two artists who find their inspiration from the colors, rhythms, and shapes in our beautiful islands. Come see Diane carve clay and Chris work with paints and pen. The shop sells the works of many Native Hawaiian artists including Mark Chai, Solomon Enos, Harinani Orme, Carl Pao and Rochelle Lum. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 548-5577.

This free event is presented by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, and the LEF Foundation.

Maunalua plays at “Live from the Lawn” at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on Friday, May 2nd.

Ledward Ka‘apana and other musicians will play Hawaiian music at the “Lanai Lounge.”

The Downtown @ the HiSAM restaurant is on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Hot List.

Three artists will be at Shop @ HiSAM on First Friday to discuss their artwork.

Second Saturday
Asia Pacific Art Rhythms
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Galleries Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for Second Saturday for Asia Pacific Art Rhythms at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on Saturday, May 10th. This event offers a fun-filled opportunity for hands-on learning as staff and graduate students from the University of Hawai‘i Ethnomusicology Department show you how to play several Balinese Gamelan musical instruments– kulintang, taiko, ka‘eke‘eke, tinikling, angklung, gamelan, and kompang drums. You can also make your own shadow puppet to take home. Fun for all ages!

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th. Why not celebrate a day early? You can find a special present for your mom and take her to lunch at HiSAM. Shop @ HiSAM, our gift store on the first floor of the museum, features Hawai‘i-made gifts and goodies. The store is open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can also enjoy a delicious meal or refreshments at Downtown @ the HiSAM, the restaurant on the first floor of the museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Downtown streets aren’t crowded on the weekend, so walk, bike, take The Bus, or drive to HiSAM. Parking at Ali‘i Place is only $3 all day on Saturday. Enter the parking lot on the right side of Alakea Street between King Street and South Hotel Street. Free parking is available at the C&C underground lot at Beretania and Alapai. Metered parking at ‘Iolani Palace is $1 per hour. This free event is presented by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.

Ricardo Trimillos, Professor of Ethnomusicology at UH will be at "Second Saturday."

Play Balinese Gamelan instruments at HiSAM.

Make shadow puppets that you can take home.

Art Lunch Lecture
Inspirations and Process
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 12 to 1 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum,
First Floor, Multipurpose Room
Free Admission

Join us for our Art Lunch lecture Inspirations and Process. Artist Vicky Chock will share her insights from working in clay for more than 35 years. During that time she developed from a maker of utilitarian pottery into a sculptor of whimsical, richly detailed figures. Skillfully hand-built, each of her sculptures exudes humor and a vibrant blending of cultural references.

A graduate of Denver University and California’s Claremont Graduate University, Chock has taught ceramics at Leeward Community College since 1976. Her work is found in the collection of the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Honolulu Academy of Arts, the Contemporary Museum, and many corporate and private collections.

We also invite you to join us at the next Art Lunch lecture on June 24th. The lectures are held on the last Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 p.m.

Artist Vicky Chock lectures at “Art Lunch.”

Artwork by Vicky Chock.

2008 Student Art Exhibition
at Hawai‘i Convention Center
Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, April 27, 2008
Theme: Having Fun with My Family and Friends
Artwork on Display in the Pa Kamali‘i Courtyard

Families and friends enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at the dedication ceremony for the 2008 Student Art Exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Sunday, April 27th. All public and private school students in grades K-6 were encouraged to participate in this year’s exhibition. The theme, Having Fun with My Family and Friends, inspired students to express how they feel, see, or interpret their island homes.

Each school submitted works for judging at the district level. A distinguished team of three judges visited each school district to review and select works for further consideration. The works were shipped to the Department of Education where the judges conducted their final review and selected 96 works for the exhibition.

The dedication ceremony began as Anna Viggiano, Educational Specialist for the Gifted and Talented Program of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, welcomed guests to the event. Ronald Yamakawa, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, introduced each of the student artists, who came to the stage to receive their certificates of merit.

The certificates were presented by Lori Vogel Thomas, Chairperson of the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and Clayton Fujie, Deputy Superintendent of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education. The audience also enjoyed two performances by students from the Kaimuki Performing Arts Center.

In addition to the hundreds of O‘ahu students attending the event, the neighbor islands were well represented at the event by 35 students from Maui, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Hilo, and Kona along with 18 teacher chaperones, who were flown over to O‘ahu for the dedication ceremony.

The annual art exhibition is a program established by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to recognize and display student artwork in accordance with Section 9-4, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. The program is funded through the Works of Art Special Fund and provides opportunities for students to participate in a juried art competition, much like the prestigious Artists of Hawai‘i exhibition hosted by the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

Permanent display facilities were designed and constructed for the Pa Kamali‘i Courtyard at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, and a competitive annual exhibition was developed by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts in cooperation with the Department of Education, the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, and the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

The art exhibition will enable visitors to experience the common interests and diversity of Hawai‘i through the art of its multicultural youth. The public is welcome to see the artwork, which will be on display for one year. Free docent-guided tours are available at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays for groups of 10 or more. Tours are conducted by appointment only. To make reservations, call the tour hotline at 943-3587.

We give a big mahalo to everyone who participated in this program – school administrators, teachers, students, and their families. We also thank Governor Linda Lingle and Senator Norman Sakamoto for attending this year’s event, and Rex Johnson, President of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, for his generous support of this community event.

Governor Linda Lingle (center) and the Kane family, left to right, Joelle, Kaohu, Kailihiwa, and Micah.

“Sunset after Surfing” by Kailihiwa Kane, a fourth grader at ‘Iolani School. Her art teacher is Cheri Keefer.

Senator Norman Sakamoto chats with Ronald Yamakawa HSFCA Executive Director at the reception.

Kitty Yee, Maui coordinator, and Susan Kadokawa, kindergarten teacher at Waihe’e Elementary, enjoyed their students' artwork.

Families celebrated the keiki and their artwork at the reception at the Pa Kamali’i Courtyard.

Dedication of Sculpture by Bob Flint
Ceremony at King Kekaulike High School
in Pukalani, Maui on Thursday, April 24, 2008

The Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts – Art in Public Places Program dedicated a ceramic sculpture entitled Na Kama Ku I Ka Moku (The Children Who Initiate Success) by artist Bob Flint at King Kekaulike High School in Pukalani, Maui on Thursday, April 24th. The ceremony culminated five years of work by the artist with the school and students to produce a commissioned work of art for the campus.

The sculpture was created from high-fired, hand-made ceramic tile, steel and concrete. The design draws on the kahili (feather standard) heralding Hawaiian royalty, for inspiration. The central vertical standard commands attention from afar and is a symbolic representation of King Kekaulike. The two flanking standards represent the twin sons Kame‘eiamoku and Kamanawa.

This sculpture was a project of the Art in Public Places – Artists in Residence Program (APP-AIR), a collaborative program between the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Department of Education. The program provides students an opportunity to work directly with a professional artist to create a site-specific work of art. At King Kekaulike High School, the APP-AIR program created two works of art: the commissioned sculpture by Bob Flint and a ceramic tile mural designed and produced with assistance from the students.

The APP-AIR program was established in 1996 to implement an integrated visual arts in education program while providing commissioned works of art in public schools. The school APP-AIR project committee is guided by the HSFCA through the process of selecting an appropriate site and style of artwork for their school campus. Artists appropriate to the project are recommended from the HSFCA visual artist registry.

The school works collaboratively with the selected artist on the concept of the artwork for their school. The APP-AIR program includes an educational component designed to include student and teacher participation in the conceptualization, design, construction, and installation of the commissioned work of art at the school. The final work of art reflects and is appropriate to the school's environment, curriculum, cultural values, and aesthetics.

Bob Flint was born in Glendale, California in 1941 and has lived in Hawai‘i since 1960. In 1961 he entered the University of Hawaii and began his life-long involvement with ceramics. After a stint with the Peace Crops, he returned and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1968 and Master of Fine Arts in 1976, both from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. In 1990 he moved his studio to Maui, where he continues his ceramic work. A primary source of inspiration to Bob is his love of Hawai‘i and its “sense of place.” His work respectfully incorporates shapes, forms and symbols of Hawaii and its culture.

Dedication of sculpture entitled “Na Kama Ku I ka Moku” (The Children Who Initiate Success). Pictured left to right are Ronald Yamakawa, Susana Brown, Susan Scofield, Bob Flint, and Bruce Anderson.

This ceramic tile mural was designed by student Dallas Nagata and produced with help from students at the high school.

Students performed hula during the dedication at King Kekaulike High School in Pukalani, Maui.

Artist Bob Flint created a sculpture for the school and guided students who made a ceramic tile mural.

Student Artists Honored at HiSAM
Tadashi Sato Living Art Scholarships
Presented to Two Young Artists

The Tadashi Sato Living Art Scholarships were presented to Amanda Bowers of Baldwin High School on Maui and Tabitha Taraya of Leilehua High School on Oahu for their artwork which was in the 2008 Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Arts Awards Exhibition. The scholarships were awarded to the young artists whose work in this competition best exemplifies the late Tadashi Sato’s belief that emotional and spiritual influences flow through the artist creating a “living work of art.” Both winners received scholarships of $500 and award certificates. The awards were presented as part of the special ceremony at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on Saturday, February 2nd honoring student artists from Hawai‘i schools in grades 7-12 whose artwork was included in the exhibition. This annual art exhibition nationally recognizes creative excellence among Hawai‘i’s public and private school students in grades 7-12.

Pictured left to right are Keiko Sato (sister of Tadashi Sato), Tabitha Taraya and art teacher Larry Taguba of Leilehua High School on O‘ahu, and Amanda Bowers of Baldwin High School on Maui.

Artists in the Schools (AITS)
School Year 2008-2009 Project Grants
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Artists in the Schools (AITS) School Year 2008-2009 Project Grants are open to DOE public schools and Hawai‘i public charter schools. The postmark deadline for the application is Thursday, May 15th. Schools are required to develop the grant application with an approved teaching artist from the Artistic Teaching Partners Roster. Many of these artists have been trained to integrate their art form with other core curriculum areas, such as language arts, math, social studies, and science, meeting both Fine Arts and other core standards. You may download application materials and the teaching artists roster from the HSFCA website by clicking on Artists in the Schools Program. For more information contact Vivien Lee, HSFCA Arts Education Coordinator at 586-0768 or email vivien.lee@hawaii.gov.

Artistic Teaching Partners Roster
Artists May Apply to Teach in Schools
Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2008

The Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is now accepting applications for the Artistic Teaching Partners Roster. Artists who wish to teach in schools may apply to be on the roster. To be eligible to be on the roster, artists must have at least two years of experience teaching their art form in schools. Schools are required to use this roster when selecting artists for their Artists in the Schools grants. The application deadline is Monday, June 16th. If you wish to apply, click on Guidelines and Application Forms for Artistic Teaching Partners. For more information, contact Vivien Lee, HSFCA Arts Education Coordinator at 586-0768 or vivien.lee@hawaii.gov.

ARTS FIRST Summer Institutes 2008
June Workshops for Classroom Teachers
on O‘ahu and Maui

The ARTS FIRST Summer Institutes 2008 will be held in June on O‘ahu and Maui. Registration is only open to classroom teachers, who must pre-register to attend the workshops.

The O‘ahu workshop will be held at Kapolei High School at 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway on June 10-13, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This workshop, entitled Creative Strategies Make Creative Learners, is for K-5 classroom teachers. Registration is required. DOE Professional Development Credits are available. For more information click on O‘ahu Summer Institute 2008.

The Maui workshop will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului on June 23-26, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop, entitled Giving Voice to our Cultures: Storytelling across the Curriculum, is for K-12 classroom teachers. Registration required. DOE Professional Development Course Credits are available. For more information, click on Maui Summer Institute 2008.

Click here for brochure for O‘ahu Summer Institute 2008

Click here for brochure for Maui Summer Institute 2008

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
Promotes Cultural Tourism
Seeks Materials from Artists and Arts Organizations
Please Submit Materials by Friday, May 30, 2008

In a year-round marketing effort to showcase the variety of culture and arts that Hawai‘i has to offer, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) seeks materials from artists and arts organizations for the purpose of promoting cultural tourism to help attract potential visitors to our islands. Pacific Network, a newly created Internet network and website, will be the venue that will feature Hawai‘i’s artists and arts organizations. By focusing on more pre-arrival exposure, potential visitors who are looking for ways to connect more closely with our culture can go to the Pacific Network website and access information about cultural events, artists, activities, and event calendars while they are still in their decision-making process.

Any information, calendar of events, images, footage or music that represents your work may be submitted. Please download the specifications sheet and the release form that you will need to submit along with your materials. Send your materials and form to Lois Kajiwara, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. For more information, please call Lois at 973-2268 or email her at lkajiwara@hawaiitourismauthority.org. The HTA requests that materials be submitted by Friday, May 30, 2008.

Local and National Arts Advocacy Websites

The Hawai‘i Arts Alliance cultivates, sustains and celebrates all the arts as essential to a complete education and central to a vibrant community. The Alliance is currently shaping an email database of members interested in receiving arts legislation and community arts news. You can join their arts community efforts by becoming a member of the Hawai‘i Arts Alliance and the Arts Alliance Action Network. For information, call 533-2787 or download Membership Form.

Americans for the Arts is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With 45 years of service, they are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. For more information on arts advocacy, visit their Arts Action Center.

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the national membership organization of the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies. In coalition with other national groups, NASAA advocates for public support of the arts and provides a variety of resources for state, local and national advocates. Download free Advocacy Tools at or take an Advocacy Quiz.

Governor’s Enews

Stay connected to what’s happening with state government in Hawai‘i by visiting the Governor’s Website. See the latest weekly news update or get a free subscription, by clicking on Governor’s Enewsletters.

Join the Friends of HiSAM

We invite you to join the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM). By simply joining, you can help maintain a free, public institution dedicated to the art and people of Hawai‘i. You can join by phone by calling 586-9959, or you can download an application form by clicking on Friends of HiSAM Application Form.

HiSAM Volunteer Opportunities

Help our visitors enjoy our museum! We need enthusiastic, outgoing people to assist museum visitors and help them learn about our current exhibitions. We encourage you to volunteer if you have an interest or background in the arts and care about our Hawai‘i community.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Gallery Attendant – Assist visitors in the galleries.
Information Desk Attendant – Greet visitors.
Docent – Conduct tours of art exhibitions.
Education Assistant – Help with education programs.
Special Events Assistant – Assist staff with events.

You may download an application by clicking on: HiSAM Volunteer Application Form. To request an application by mail or for more information, please contact HiSAM Visitor Services, via telephone at 586-9959 or via email at hisamvolunteers@gmail.com.

HiSAM Facilities Rental Program
Hold Your Special Event or Party
at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum

The Hawai‘i State Art Museum is available for rentals for special events and parties. The rental options include: Option 1 - Front Lawn, Option 2 - Second Floor Courtyard, or Option 3 - Front Lawn and Second Floor Courtyard.

The rental brochure is available for download here HiSAM Rental Program Brochure. Anyone interested in renting the facilities may request a HiSAM Rental Information Packet which contains a Rental Handbook, Rental Request Form, and HiSAM brochure.

For more information or to request the packet, contact the HiSAM Visitor Services Manager via email at hisamrentals@gmail.com or call 586-9959.

The HiSAM front lawn may be rented for parties.

Hold your special event on the second floor lanai.

Visit the HSFCA Website

Visit our website www.hawaii.gov/sfca for news on HSFCA grants, programs, services, and events, plus information on Hawai‘i State Art Museum events and art exhibitions.

HSFCA Online Publications

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Hawai‘i Arts and Culture Calendar

Want to know what’s happening with the arts in Hawai‘i? Check out the Hawai‘i Arts and Culture Calendar section of our website. It lists current activities and events presented by Hawai‘i’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations. Click on these links to Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and General Arts and Humanities.

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