Downtown Art Center Presents - Main Gallery - Hawaii Watercolor Society's 2024 Open Exhibit - Current Courtyard Gallery Exhibition - Pastel Artists of Hawaii 21st Annual Members Show

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Downtown Art Center Presents - Main Gallery - Hawaii Watercolor Society's 2024 Open Exhibit - Current Courtyard Gallery Exhibition - Pastel Artists of Hawaii 21st Annual Members Show
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Date: Friday - 9/6/2024
Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m
Location:
Downtown Art Center
1040 A Nuuana Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96717

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Current Main Gallery Exhibition

Hawaii Watercolor Society's 2024 Open Exhibit On View September 3-28, 2024

First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, July 26 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. with the artists. Award Ceremony at 6:45 p.m., presented by juror Suzanne Accetta, announced by Donna Sommer, with a juror talk to follow. Free Make and Take watercolor projects with HWS member Sheyla Stevens, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the DAC Classroom. Free and open to the public.

The Hawai’i Watercolor Society Open Exhibit features 41 artists, presenting 79 selected paintings available for purchase in person or online at www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org. The subject matter in this exhibition ranges from landscapes and botanicals to figures and abstracts, in all water-soluble media, including gouache, casein, acrylics, water-soluble crayons, and inks. Also featured is an un-juried collection by an invited group of outstanding ceramic artists.

The juror for this exhibition is esteemed watercolor artist Suzanne Accetta. Her award-winning paintings show narrative elements and great empathy for her subjects. Her work is shown nationally and internationally, in public, private and corporate collections as well as juried exhibitions. Suzanne has illustrated children’s books for Seedlings Publications. She was featured in Women in Watercolor Inaugural Newsletter, American Artist Magazine, Watercolorpainting.com and in the Complete Colored Pencil Book. Accetta has also gained a reputation as a theatrical set designer and director. Learn more about her at suzanneaccetta.com.

SPECIAL EVENT:
Tuesday - Friday September 3-6
From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ”Expressive Watercolor Figures” Workshop by Suzanne Accetta. Registration open to HWS members and non-members. Sign up at hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org/workshops.

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Current Courtyard Gallery Exhibition
Pastel Artists of Hawaii 21st Annual Members Show

 On View September 3-21, 2024
First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, September 6 from 5-8 p.m.
Pastel Artists of Hawaii presents its 21st Annual Members’ Show, a vibrant exhibition which will feature original works from its members, showcasing the beauty and versatility of the soft pastel medium. All pieces must have been created within the last two years, using 80% or more soft pastels.

In addition to sharing recent works by member artists, this exhibit will include a memorial tribute to former member and strong supporter Mary Philpotts-McGrath. Mary often hosted group meetings and workshops at her estate in Nuʻuanu, as well as exhibitions in her store. PAH is honored to be able to borrow several works from her estate for this exhibit.
Learn more at pastelartistsofhawaii.com.

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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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