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Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and The Arts NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 Event Calendar
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Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Events Calendar
First Friday: a free, family-friendly evening of art and music. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., first Friday of each month. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
Second Saturday: free art activities for all ages. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., second Saturday of each month. Drop in at any time, allowing at least 30 minutes to finish a project to take home. Ground floor Multipurpose Room.
Art Lunch: free "meet the artist" presentations. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., last Tuesday of each month. Bring your own lunch to eat during the presentation.
The Hawai`i State Art Museum (HiSAM) is located in downtown Honolulu, near the State Capitol Building.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free admission
250 South Hotel St., second floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-0300
Current Exhibits
ACCESSION
A selection of recent additions to the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts from across the state of Hawai`i.
Ongoing (through 2018)
Images of works in the exhibit can be viewed online: Art in Public Places - ACCESSION
EMPHASIZED: eye on scale
Exploring the various ways that artists play with scale, and how this in turn affects the viewer's responses and understanding.
Ongoing
HAWAI`I: Change & Continuity
This exhibit tells a story of the past, examining the overlapping influences of nature's bounty and human impact on a fragile environment. As you walk through the exhibit, you will see art that reflects on the forces of nature and man's intrusion. Relevant quotes are placed on walls to help the viewer understand the meaning.
Ongoing
Images of works in the exhibit can be viewed online: Art in Public Places - HICC
Process Under Pressure
Showcasing a selection of prints from the Art in Public Places Collection, this exhibit focuses on basic printmaking techniques while highlighting the diversity and complexity found within the medium.
Scheduled to re-open in mid-November
November - December 2017
November 2017
Ongoing exhibits: "HAWAI`I: Change & Continuity," "ACCESSION," and "EMPHASIZED: eye on scale."
"Process Under Pressure" is anticipated to re-open in mid-November.
Closed Friday, November 10 for Veteran's Day
Closed Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving
First Friday at HiSAM, James McCarthy - Modern Troubadour. Live music & stories. Singer-songwriter James McCarthy will perform live throughout the evening.
Friday November 3, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Second Saturday at HiSAM, Create in Clay. Air-dry clay holiday decorations.
Saturday November 11, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Art Lunch. Presenter to be announced
Tuesday November 28, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
December 2017
First Friday at HiSAM, Skylark - Classical Music, "Christmas Through the Ages"
Friday December 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Second Saturday at HiSAM, Lauhala Hui, Mele Kalikimaka. Learn to weave with hala leaves and make holiday ornaments.
Saturday December 9, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Art Lunch. Presenter to be announced.
Tuesday December 26, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Closures 2017
Veterans' Day - Friday, November 10
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23
Christmas - Monday, December 25
The Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Hawai‘i State Art Museum operate on the Hawai‘i State Government schedule.
Holiday Closures 2018
Good Friday - Friday, March 30
Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4
Statehood Day - Friday, August 17
General Election Day - Tuesday, November 6
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 22
Christmas - Tuesday, December 25
The Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Hawai‘i State Art Museum operate on the Hawai‘i State Government schedule.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM)
250 South Hotel St., Second Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Email: hawaiisfca@hawaii.gov
Telephone: (808) 586-0300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hawaiistateartmuseum
Instagram: @hawaiistateartmuseum
Twitter: @hisamnews
#hawaiistateartmuseum
Hours: Tuesday -- Saturday 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, state and federal holidays
Admission is always free
Museum Café: Artizen by MW
250 South Hotel St., Ground Floor
Monday -- Friday 7:30 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday, state and federal holidays
Daily menu posted online: www.artizenbymw.com
Telephone: (808) 524-0499
Museum Shop: HiSAM Gallery Shop x MORI by Art + Flea
250 South Hotel St., Ground Floor
Monday 11 a.m. -- 3 p.m., Tuesday -- Saturday 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday, state and federal holidays
Instagram: @hisamgsxmori
Email: hisammuseumgalleryshop@gmail.com
Website: shophisam.com
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The mission of the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is to promote, perpetuate, preserve and encourage culture and the arts, history and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawai‘i. HSFCA funding is provided by the State of Hawai‘i and the National Endowment for the Arts.
| Courtesy of: Hawaii State Art Museum Hawaii State Art Museum  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.OUR MISSION To promote, perpetuate, preserve and encourage culture and the arts, history and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawai`i. HSFCA funding is provided by the State of Hawai`i and the National Endowment for the Arts. The HSFCA is administratively attached to the Department of Accounting and General Services. HOURS: The musuem is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed State and Federal Holdays. Always free admission. For pre-recorded information call 586-0900. The Hawai'i State Art Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For pre-recorded summary information on the museum, call (808) 586-0900. For current museum program information, call the HSFCA Art in Public Places Program at (808) 586-0305. To arrange an educational tour of the museum, call (808) 586-9958.  For information on the HSFCA; the Hawai'i State Art Museum; HSFCA grants, programs, and services; Hawai'i arts and culture events; and USA and worldwide arts opportunities, visit the HSFCA website, www.hawaii.gov/sfca. |
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