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

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Hawai‘i State Art Museum Events - April 2018

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

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORK

APRIL 16 - MAY 14

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

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORK

APRIL 16 - MAY 14

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

2018 Young Artists of Hawai‘i: My Culture, My Family, and Me

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

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

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

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

May 4 - June 29, 2018

May - June - July 2018

May

Ongoing exhibits: "HAWAI‘I: Change & Continuity," "ACCESSION," "EMPHASIZED: eye on scale," "Young Artists of Hawaii" (opens May 4)

First Friday at HiSAM

Nidaime Teishin Kai (Okinawan music)

Friday May 4, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

*for activities and entertainment on the ground floor hosted by the museum shop and the Friends of the Hawaii State Art Museum volunteer group: HiSAM Gallery Shop x MORI, www.shophisam.com

Second Saturday at HiSAM

Activity to be announced.

Saturday May 12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Art Lunch

Allison Yanagi and Yukiko Pierce, Okinawan Kucho. An SFCA Apprentice Mentoring Grant public presentation.

Tuesday May 29, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

June

Ongoing exhibits: "HAWAI‘I: Change & Continuity," "ACCESSION," "EMPHASIZED: eye on scale," "Young Artists of Hawaii" (through 6/29)

First Friday at HiSAM

Sean Cleland, acoustic guitar-based contemporary music

Friday June 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

*for activities and entertainment on the ground floor hosted by the museum shop and the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum volunteer group: HiSAM Gallery Shop x MORI, www.shophisam.com

Second Saturday at HiSAM

Activity to be announced.

Saturday June 9, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Art Lunch

Artists of Hawai‘i - Fred Roster. Watch the Fred Roster episode of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (DOE) documentary series Artists of Hawai‘i.

Tuesday June 26, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

July

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

First Friday at HiSAM

Evening of Jazz with the Hawaii Friends of Civil Rights, Committee on the Advancement of School Safety and Youth Empowerment. Promoting peace, positive action and unity in memory of the victims of school violence.

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

Featuring live performances by Ginai, Starr Kalahiki, Mike Lewis & Friends

*for activities and entertainment on the ground floor hosted by the museum shop and the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum volunteer group: HiSAM Gallery Shop x MORI, www.shophisam.com and Friends of HiSAM, www.friendsofhisam.org

Second Saturday at HiSAM

Activity to be announced.

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

Art Lunch

Presenter to be announced.

Tuesday July 31, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Coming Up in 2018

SFCA: Art in Public Places New Additions Exhibit (official title to be announced) at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum

Friday, August 3, 2018

Showcasing recent additions to the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Did you know the museum does not have a collection? HiSAM was created as a venue for the Art in Public Places Collection, most of which is on display in public buildings and spaces throughout the state, including schools, libraries, and state offices.

Holiday Closures 2018

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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