Apply Online Now for HSFCA Biennium Grants
Application Deadline: November 21, 2008

The Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is accepting grants applications via the online application process entitled Ko'o Hana No'eau (to support the arts) for the Biennium Grants Program 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 fiscal biennium. Access to the online application is via the HSFCA website. The application deadline is Friday, November 21, 2008, 4:30 p.m.

The grants program provides funding to organizations conducting programming in the arts, culture, history and/or the humanities from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 and July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Funding criteria, program areas, forms, and complete guidelines are on the website. For technical assistance call 586-0302.

The online program extends the HSFCA’s commitment to implement its strategic plan goal for access to the arts in Hawai'i. Applicants must use a computer with internet access. Applicants must have an email address and a recent version of Adobe Acrobat. Both requirements are free. Call the HSFCA at 586-0302 for information on how to obtain them.

You can apply for a biennium grant on our website.

HSFCA Commission Meets on Hawai'i
and Tours Kahilu Theatre and Public Art

The HSFCA Commission visited the island of Hawai'i for its September 18th meeting at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

During the meeting, they held discussions with representatives of Kona art organizations who are HSFCA grantees including Ellen Crocker of the Society for Kona’s Education and Arts, Tomoe Nimori of Holualoa Foundation for Arts & Culture (also known as Donkey Mill Art Center) and Kona Historical Society, and Janet Coburn of Kahilu Theatre.

Following the meeting, the HSFCA commissioners and staff toured Kahilu Theatre and its art gallery. They also saw a red granite sculpture entitled “Mahiole” (Feather Helmet) by Sean K. L. Browne, which was commissioned by the HSFCA Art in Public Places Program, at the Kona International Airport.

HSFCA commissioners and staff toured Kahilu Theatre on Hawai'i on September 18th.

They also saw the sculpture “Mahiole” (Feather Helmet) at the Kona International Airport.

National Arts and Humanities Month

October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) – our opportunity to recognize and celebrate the positive impact the arts bring to our schools and communities. We hope you will join us along with other arts leaders and supporters across the country in recognizing the importance of arts and culture in our daily lives. Visit the NAHM website for additional information. Looking for some creative ways to celebrate the arts? Click on 101 Things to Do to Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month. Mayor Mufi Hannemann has proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month in Honolulu. The mayor's proclamation invites everyone to visit a museum, art gallery, or historic site. The O‘ahu Visitors Bureau has some great ideas for arts and culture activities included in its 101 Free Things to Do on O‘ahu. All events are either free or under $10.

Live from the Lawn – Hawaiian Classics
First Friday, October 3, 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 Hawaiian Classics, a special Live from the Lawn event at the Hawai'i State Art Museum for First Friday on October 3rd. Entertainment is from 6 to 9 p.m. Art galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to this free program.

Headlining the program will be the Brothers Cazimero, who will perform on the front lawn stage of the Hawai'i State Art Museum for the first time to celebrate the release of their new album Destiny. This popular new album, which topped out at No. 3 on the “Billboard World Music Chart,” is their latest in a catalog of nearly 40 albums that began four decades ago. The Brothers Cazimero will be accompanied by the gentlemen of Halau Na Kamalei.

Brother Noland, winner of the 2007 Na Hoku Hanohano Award for “Reggae Album of the Year,” will also be performing on the lawn. As one of Hawai'i’s musical icons and visionary leaders, he proudly carries with him the values of aloha through his music and his life. Brother Noland plays many kinds of music including Jawaiian, traditional Hawaiian, slack key, and Hawaiian swing music. He will perform many of his hits plus songs from his new album Mystical Fish.

The evening begins with the 24 dancers and 10 drummers/singers of Te Lumanaki O Tokelau in a spectacular Pacific dance performance. This talented group of dancers have returned triumphant from winning the cup at the Po Fatele competition at the Tokelau Festival in New Zealand. This will be a wonderful treat for concert-goers.

Don’t forget to check out the second floor of the museum with beautiful art on display in the Diamond Head and Ewa galleries, plus wonderful musical entertainment on the second floor Lanai Lounge. Jeff Peterson and Bobby Nishida will heat up the lanai with sizzling slack key and jazz guitar playing.

Performances on the Front Lawn Stage
6:00-6.30 p.m. Te Lumanaki O Tokelau
6.30-7.30 p.m. Brother Noland
7.45-9:00 p.m. The Brothers Cazimero

Performances on the Second Floor Lanai Lounge
6:00-7:15 p.m. Jeff Peterson (slack key)
7:45-9:00 p.m. Jeff Peterson and Bobby Nishida (jazz)

Delicious food and beverages are on sale from: Le Crepe Café – sweet and savory crepes from their cart; Soul de Cuba Café – Cuban roast pork sandwiches with tender, succulent roast pork slow cooked in garlic and lemon juices on a bun with BBQ sauce; and Downtown @ the HiSAM serving pan bagna sandwiches (cheese and meat or vegetarian croissants). Inside the building, Downtown @ the HiSAM will serve food and beverages including Spanish tapas (pupus).

The Shop@HiSAM, the museum store on the first floor, will feature artists Chris Campbell and Diane KW in encore appearances. Chris will create a woodcarving that will develop into a wood block printing. Diane will once again do her detailed carving on clay. Ceramic artists Joel Park, Cory Lum, and Daven Hee may also make surprise visits to talk story about their work. Leatrice Miyashiro will demonstrate her vibrant pastel painting, and Susan Morita, well-known for her fused glass art, will be here with her newest projects.

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. The program is produced by Tim Bostock Productions. All programs are subject to change without notice. The museum is in the No. 1 Capitol District Building at 250 South Hotel Street across from the State Capitol.

The Brothers Cazimero perform songs from their new album “Destiny” at HiSAM.

Brother Noland will play songs from his new album “Mystical Fish.”

Te Lumanaki O Tokelau are featured in a spectacular Pacific dance performance.

Jeff Peterson will play slack key and jazz at the Lanai Lounge on the second floor.

Celebrate the Arts! Benefit and Concert
Honors Schools with Arts Excellence Awards
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Hawai'i Theatre Center
Tickets: $45-$65 Reserved Seats,
$20-$30 Hawai'i Arts Alliance Members, $7 Students

The Hawai'i Arts Alliance will host the 27th annual benefit and concert Celebrate the Arts! on Saturday, October 4th at the historic Hawai’i Theatre. Awards will be presented to the principals and teachers to honor their schools’ exemplary arts education programs. The monetary awards are designated to support arts programs for the students. The Arts Excellence Awards were established to recognize schools that teach the arts as disciplines as well as integrate the arts into other core academic subjects.

This year, middle schools were invited to apply for the Arts Excellence Awards. Congratulations to this year’s awardees! From Hawai'i Island: Innovations Public Charter School, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, and Parker School. From Maui: Seabury Hall and Kalama Intermediate School. From O'ahu: Jarrett Middle School, Kawananakoa Middle School, Honolulu Waldorf School, and Washington Middle School. The Arts Excellence Awards are funded by Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, PHG Foundation, Hawai'i Opera Theatre, and the ARTS License Plates.

The event will also honor Edith and Keiji Kawakami, who will receive the Alfred Preis Award for lifetime achievement in the arts. Danny Kaleikini will emcee the event which will feature musical performances by fathers and sons with Manoa DNA (Lloyd, Nick and Alex Kawakami) and Reverend Dennis and David Kamakahi. Eddie Kamae will also appear on stage to highlight an evening of spectacular Hawaiian music, including new 'ukulele talent Neal Chin. The Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group will also perform.

For more information on the program or to be a sponsor, call Stacy at the Hawai'i Arts Alliance at 533-2787. To purchase tickets, call 528-0506 or click on Hawai'i Theatre Website.

Manoa DNA with Lloyd, Nick and Alex Kawakami perform at “Celebrate the Arts!”

Reverend Dennis Kamakahi and his son, David, will play slack key at the event.

Eddie Kamae, a Hawaiian musician, composer, and filmmaker, will also perform at the awards program.

Children and Youth Day
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Art Activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art Galleries Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum, Capitol, and 'Iolani Palace
Free Admission

Bring the family to enjoy this annual event which features activities to celebrate the youth of Hawai'i. Activities are at cultural attractions in the Hawai'i Capital Cultural District. The Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM) offers hands-on art activities, demonstrations, music, storytelling, and games. Members of the Filipino Association of University Women will present traditional Filipino children’s activities. Artistic Teaching Partners Marcia Pasqua and James McCarthy will present hands-on and interactive programming encouraging visitors to engage with the artworks on view in the museum.

Second Saturday – Clay Day!
Hawai'i Potters’ Guild
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Art Activities from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Art Galleries Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for Clay Day!, a Second Saturday event at the Hawai'i State Art Museum on Saturday, October 11th. Come and help create a miniature city out of clay! Join in the fun as members of the Hawai'i Potters’ Guild assist visitors in trying out the potter’s wheel on the lawn. Create your own “make and take” refrigerator magnets and brooches out of air-dry clay! Art galleries are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art activities take place from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (while supplies last). The public is invited to this free event. Fun for all ages!

While you are at the museum, be sure to visit our gift store Shop@HiSAM which 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 lunch or refreshments at our restaurant Downtown @ the HiSAM from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 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.

Members of the Hawai'i Potters' Guild show you how to make art with clay at “Second Saturday.”

While you’re at HiSAM, visit the museum gift store, Shop@HiSAM.

Volunteers Needed for Second Saturday

We seek enthusiastic, outgoing people who have patience with children, flexibility, and experience with hands-on arts and crafts. Volunteers will assist staff and artists at Second Saturday events by helping visitors participate in arts activities on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Parking validation is provided. If you would like to join our artful team, please send an email to Teri at hisam2ndsaturday@gmail.com.

Kahekili – Hula Drama on Maui Chief
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater
Tickets: $12, $25, $40, half-price kids 12 and under

This is the finale of a statewide tour of this unique historical and cultural experience. Kumu hula Hokulani Holt Padilla and halau Pa'u O Hi'iaka, together with na kumu hula Keali'i Reichel and Pali Ahue, reconstruct the original hula drama Kahekili which takes the audience into pre-contact Hawai'i through chant, kahiko (traditional hula), Hawaiian martial arts, and dramatic narrative. Kahekili was one of Maui’s paramount chiefs, and his kingdom included all of the islands except Hawai'i island. His influential rule provided the gateway for King Kamehameha the Great to eventually unify all of Hawai'i. Coordinated by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and supported by funds from the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Tickets are $12, $25, $40, half-price kids 12 and under. For more information click on Kahelkili. For tickets, call (808) 242-7469, email boxoffice@mauiarts.org, or visit Maui Arts & Cultural Center and click on Events.

The hula drama “Kahekili” is at Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre on Saturday, October 11th.

Art Lunch Lecture – Daven Hee
The Enveloping Spiral
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 12 to 1 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum,
First Floor, Multipurpose Room
Free Admission

This month’s Art Lunch lecture is entitled The Enveloping Spiral. This lecture will be held at the Hawai'i State Art Museum in the Multipurpose Room on Tuesday, October 28th at noon. The public is invited to this free event.

Potter and ceramic artist Daven Hee will speak about his work and process. Hee has a BFA degree from the University of Hawai'i and a MAVA degree from the Australian National University. He previously taught at the University of Hawai'i and currently teaches ceramics and art at Mid-Pacific Institute. Hee has exhibited work both locally and internationally and has work in the HSFCA Art in Public Places Collection.

We invite you to join us for our next Art Lunch lecture featuring Victoria Kneubuhl on November 25th. Kneubuhl is the winner of the Hawai'i Award for Literature in 1994. This event is part of the HSFCA Awards Recipient Series. The lectures are held on the last Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 p.m.

Daven Hee lectures at “Art Lunch” on October 28th.

“Pokey Jar,” a ceramic artwork by Daven Hee.

Exhibition of the Kent Ghirard Collection
Photos of Kent Ghirard and the Hula Nani Girls
Thru October 10, 2008
Honolulu Hale, 3rd Floor
Free Admission

This exhibition provides a tantalizing glimpse into an unforgettable by-gone era, so prepare yourself to walk through memory lane – to an enchanting time known as Hawai'i’s Golden Age – with the renowned Kent Ghirard and the Hula Nani Girls, Hawai'i’s premiere hula group of the 1950s. Their fascinating history is brilliantly captured through silver gelatin images, color slides, personal letters, newspaper clippings, theatre programs, and other memorabilia.

For more information on this exhibition, contact the Hula Preservation Society at 247-9440 or send an email to contact@hulapreservation.org. This event is co-sponsored by the Hula Preservation Society and the Mayor’s Office on Culture and the Arts. The HSFCA is providing partial funding support.

The Kent Ghirard Collection is at Honolulu Hale, 3rd Floor thru October 10th.

The Hula Nani Girls were Hawai'i’s premiere hula group of the 1950s.

ARTS FIRST Professional Development
All Workshops are at Hawai'i State Art Museum,
First Floor, Multipurpose Room
Free Admission for Teaching Artists

For info on workshops or to pre-register, contact Marcia Pasqua via email marcia@hawaiiartsalliance.org or call 533-2787.

Classroom Management Workshop
Presenter: Mauli Ola Cook
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Classroom Management. What is it, why is it important, and how does it enhance student learning? Mauli Ola Cook answers these questions and shares proven strategies to establish order, while keeping the fun in an arts classroom.

Access to the Arts: Disability Awareness
Presenters: Nathan Say & Norma Jean Stodden, Ph.D.
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

With a focus on the language arts and poetry, the workshop will explore and shed light on disability. Infused in such a way as to promote discussion and new insights, this hands-on session offers both practical tips for curricular and classroom adaptations to include all children, as well as experiential activities for arts educators to expand classroom practices to successfully unite students with disabilities with all diverse learners.

Introduction to the ARTS FIRST Essential Arts Toolkit
Presenter: Michael Wall
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Become a more effective K-5 teaching artist using the ARTS FIRST Essential Arts Toolkit. Packed with valuable information, the Toolkit is your guide to planning and implementing effective arts lessons and residencies. Michael Wall will guide you through the Toolkit and lead a hands-on integrated arts lesson. Participants will receive a copy of the Toolkit.

Marketing Your Teaching Talents
Presenter: Michael Wall
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Learn the essentials of effectively marketing yourself and your teaching talents to schools, teachers and organizations.

Mauli Ola Cook will present the “Classroom Management” workshop on October 18th.

Michael Wall will present two informative workshops on November 22nd.

Art in Public Places Program Partners with
UH Museum Studies Graduate Program
Ai Childress is First Intern in New Project

The HSFCA Art in Public Places (APP) Program has formed a new internship project in partnership with the University of Hawai'i at Manoa’s Museum Studies Graduate Certificate Program. The internship project allows students to earn credits toward their degree while gaining valuable knowledge. It is also the start of a symbiotic relationship between APP and Museum Studies. Located in the Department of American Studies, the Museum Studies Program offers formalized training to people interested in a museum career. Students learn about museums, acquire professional experience, and develop research skills.

Ai Childress is the first intern in the project, and he is working in the Collections Department cataloguing a set of prints that originated in the 1970s from a printmaking workshop co-sponsored by UH Art Department and the HSFCA. He also assisted the APP Exhibit Specialists with the installations of the new exhibits and education gallery at HiSAM: Accession, Intertwine, and I Love Art Gallery. Ai grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas. He has a BFA in Studio Art from Texas A & M University and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Brigham Young University in Utah. In his spare time, he enjoys kayaking, fishing, and spending time at the beach with his wife and two daughters.

Ai Childress is the first intern in the new internship project with the HSFCA and the University of Hawai'i.

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.

See Our Art Exhibitions
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum, 2nd Floor
Free Admission

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.

Accession: Recent Acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection – Thru July 18, 2009

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

Intertwine: A Selection of Hawai'i Fiber Art –
Thru January 17, 2009

Intertwine presents a sampling of textile and fiber works from the Art in Public Places Collection. The exhibition showcases a variety of art spanning several decades, with a mix of styles, media, and techniques expressive of both tradition and innovation. Featuring works by local artists, such as Wendy Kim Messier, Marcia Morse, Hester Robinson, and Jean Williams, the exhibition gives visitors an opportunity to see and experience a mix of fiber art that is uniquely reflective of Hawai'i’s diverse artistic and cultural heritage. This exhibition is held in conjunction with the 11th Biennial Symposium of the Textile Society of America, a special program featuring textile arts exhibitions at museums throughout Honolulu.

He Alo A He Alo Face to Face, Visions and Portraits
of Hawai'i – No closing date set yet

He Alo A He Alo features visionary artwork and portraits from the Art in Public Places Collection, which includes over 5,000 works of art by more than 1,400 artists that have been acquired since the collection began in 1967. Inspirational themes in the installation revolve around rediscovering Hawaiian heritage, Asian roots, social consciousness, and cultural traditions.

Palolo Kids and Friends – No closing date set yet

Palolo Kids and Friends features black and white photographs of local youngsters made in the mid-1970s by Eric Yanagi and Francis Haar. This exhibition is in the Downtown @ the HiSAM Gallery.

“EDC: Night Passage” by Kenneth Bushnell

“Birth” by Jean Williams

“Portrait de Phyllis Dobson” by Diego Rivera

“Hawaiian Boy on the Beach” by Francis Haar

I Love Art Gallery – New Educational Space
on Elements of Art and Design

I Love Art Gallery lets you learn about art as artists do – by touching, observing, exploring, thinking, and reading. It was created to promote understanding and appreciation of the arts, and to encourage the public to increase their own awareness of the place and significance of art in their own lives. Visitors of all ages are able to learn together in a refreshing and informal setting.

The gallery focuses on the vocabulary and structure of art-making through the elements and principles of art and design (such as line, shape, form, space, and texture), ties information to objects currently on view in our galleries, and provides hands-on activities to experience art materials. We encourage you to explore the gallery to share insights and ideas, become familiar with the language of art, and see for yourself how it builds and shapes the works in our galleries. This gallery is modified for each new exhibition.

“I Love Art Gallery" helps you learn about elements of art through hands-on activities.

Exploring art together is a great way to spend some quality time with your family.

Downtown @ the HiSAM
Lunch, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Friday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum, 1st Floor

Looking for a great place for lunch? Try out Downtown @ the HiSAM, the restaurant at the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Proprietor Ed Kenney, also the owner of Town restaurant in Kaimuki, brings his “local first, organic whenever possible, and with aloha always,” approach to the downtown area. Located on the first floor of the museum, the restaurant serves lunch with deli-style takeout, casual in-house dining, and al fresco seating on the lanai by the swimming pool. The restaurant may also be booked for private functions. In addition to its regular hours, the restaurant is open on First Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 536-5900. Lunch reservations are recommended for the popular dining spot. The restaurant was honored by Conde Nast Traveler magazine on their 2008 Hot List of restaurants. Click here to see their review of Downtown @ the HiSAM.

Downtown @ the HiSAM is a popular lunch spot.

The take-out counter offers delicious bentos.

Shop@HiSAM
Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum, 1st Floor

Visit Shop@HiSAM, the museum gift store. The store is managed by the Friends of HiSAM and operated by Na Mea Hawai'i and features Hawai'i-made art, gifts, and goodies. It’s the perfect place to find a unique gift for that special someone. The store offers a selection of art, jewelry, estate-grown Kona coffees, and much more. For more info call 548-5577.

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. Members will also receive discounts at Downtown @ the HiSAM or Shop@HiSAM. Join by phone by calling 536-2644, or you can download a brochure which includes an application form by clicking on Friends of HiSAM Brochure.

HiSAM Volunteer Opportunities

Help our visitors enjoy our museum! We need enthusiastic, outgoing people to assist museum visitors and help them appreciate 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.
Second Saturday Assistant – Help with arts events.

To apply, download HiSAM Volunteer Application Form, call 586-9959, or email 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

For more information on HSFCA programs, services, and events, click on Publications and Documents which has copies of HSFCA Enews, Art Reach newsletters, HSFCA Annual Reports, and more!

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.

Sign Up for HSFCA Enews

If a friend has sent you HSFCA Enews, and you would like to sign up for future broadcasts, please click here.

Visit our website at www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

Art Reach Spring 2008