Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and The Arts FEBRUARY 2018 Events Calendar

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Hawai‘i State Art Museum Events

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.

Contact: Scott Young (Visitor Services Manager), (808) 586-9959 or scott.m.young@hawaii.gov

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.

Contact: Susan Hogan (Museum Educator), (808) 586-9958 or susan.m.hogan@hawaii.gov

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.

Contact: Susan Hogan (Museum Educator), (808) 586-9958 or susan.m.hogan@hawaii.gov

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 Museum 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

Facebook: @hisamgsxmori

Email: hisammuseumgalleryshop@gmail.com

Website: shophisam.com

The cafe and shop are independently operated under lease agreements between the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, and the State of Hawai‘i Department of Accounting and General Services.

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 (through 2018)

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 (through 2018)

Images of works in the exhibit can be viewed online: Art in Public Places - HICC

Upcoming Exhibits

55th Annual Hawai`i Regional Scholastic Art Awards

The 55^th Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards exhibit, displaying artwork by students from across the state, will be on view at the Hawaii State Art Museum in downtown Honolulu from Friday, February 16 -- Friday, April 13, 2018.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation's largest, longest-running, most prestigious visual and literary arts program recognizing accomplishments of students in grades 7 -- 12. It is a symbol of excellence that can bolster resumes, college applications and scholarship applications. All National Award recipients earn a place on the National Recipient list. Selected works will be featured in the National Catalog and The Best Teen Writing anthology. Works receiving Gold Key awards move on to the national level judging. The Hawaii Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards and Exhibit are presented by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawai‘i State Department of Education, Hawai‘i Art Education Association, Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools, and the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum

For information about award notification, shipping, artwork pickup, and the awards ceremony, please visit the Scholastic Art Awards website: Hawaii Art Region. For additional student, teacher, and parent/guardian information, please contact Michelle Chun, (808) 305-9709, michelle_chun@hawaiidoe.org.

Young Artists of Hawai‘i

2018 Young Artists of Hawaiʻi: My Culture, My Family, and Me

Hawaiʻi State Art Museum (HiSAM) exhibit dates: May 4 -- June 29, 2018

HiSAM is in downtown Honolulu and is open Tuesday -- Saturday 10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m., with evening hours on the first Friday of each month, 6:00 -- 9:00 p.m. Admission is always free.

Hawaiʻi Convention Center exhibit dates: April 2018 -- March 2019 (reproductions of the original artwork)

The Young Artists of Hawai‘i is an annual student art exhibition that recognizes creative excellence among Hawaii's public and private school students in grades Kindergarten through sixth grade. This exhibit is presented by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawai‘i State Department of Education, and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

Questions about artwork pickup, awards ceremony, etc. may be directed to the State of Hawaii Department of Education (DOE): Michelle Chun, (808) 305-9709, michelle_chun@hawaiidoe.org

February - March - April 2018

February

Ongoing exhibits: "HAWAI‘I: Change & Continuity," "ACCESSION," and "EMPHASIZED: eye on scale."

New exhibit opens February 16: "55th Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards"

First Friday at HiSAM

Julia Akatsu Stoyanov, composer and pianist. A concert of classical music and original compositions.

Friday February 2, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Second Saturday at HiSAM

Hawai‘i Watercolor Society: get an introduction to painting with watercolors, celebrating the Year of the Dog.

Saturday February 10, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Opens: 55th Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards.

Friday, February 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Through April 13, 2018. Selected works will be removed for the National Exhibit (last day to view all works in Regional Exhibit: March 20, 2018).

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation's largest, longest-running, most prestigious visual and literary arts program recognizing accomplishments of students in grades 7 -- 12. It is a symbol of excellence that can bolster resumes, college applications and scholarship applications. All National Award recipients earn a place on the National Recipient list. Selected works will be featured in the National Catalog and The Best Teen Writing anthology. Works receiving Gold Key awards move on to the national level judging. The Hawai`i Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards and Exhibit are presented by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawai‘i State Department of Education, Hawai‘i Art Education Association, Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools, and the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.

For more information: 55th Annual Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards

Art Lunch

Lynn Cook: Petroglyphs in Hawai‘i

Tuesday February 27, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

March

Ongoing exhibits: "HAWAI‘I: Change & Continuity," "ACCESSION," "EMPHASIZED: eye on scale," "55th Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards"

First Friday at HiSAM

Performer to be announced

Friday March 2, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Poetry Out Loud Hawai‘i State Finals

Sunday, March 4

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral)

For more information: Poetry Out Loud

Second Saturday at HiSAM

Hawaii Handweavers' Hui, activity to be announced.

Saturday March 10, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Last Day to View full Hawai`i Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibit

National Exhibition pieces will be removed from the regional exhibit.

Tuesday March 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Art Lunch

Brook Parker, Hawaiian At Art

Tuesday March 27, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Closed: Good Friday

Friday March 30

April

Ongoing exhibits: "HAWAI‘I: Change & Continuity," "ACCESSION," "EMPHASIZED: eye on scale," "55th Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards" (through April 13)

First Friday at HiSAM

Performer to be announced

Friday April 6, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Poetry Out Loud Hawai‘i State Finals

Sunday, March 4

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral)

For more information: Poetry Out Loud

Second Saturday at HiSAM

Activity to be announced.

Saturday April 14, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Art Lunch

Alison Beste, Photography

Tuesday April 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Coming Up in 2018

Young Artists of Hawai‘i at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum: May 4 - June 2, 2018

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.

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