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Galleries & Museums
Discover Yourself in “Shelter,” a New Art Installation by Zachary Angeles
Step into this immersive art installation inside the Mirror Room at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
5 Hawai‘i Memberships to Gift Your Keiki for Christmas
Here’s another way to support local. We break down what you’ll get with an annual membership at five local parks and activity centers.
Don’t Miss These 3 Events This December at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
The Vibe returns with live jazz and special guest performers. Plus explore a unique HiSAM Creates workshop and bring the keiki for a painting class.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Growth of the Honolulu Museum of Art
Here’s a look back at September 1961.
6 Questions With Saumolia Puapuaga, Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s New Artist-In-Residence
HiSAM launches Passion On Display, a new artist-in-residence program.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Newest Exhibit Deals with the Theme of “Containment”
Christopher Edwards, Kirk Kurokawa, Mari Sakamoto and other artists explore architecture and beyond.
See Groundbreaking Works in Honolulu Museum of Art’s New “Artists of Hawai‘i Now” Exhibition
18 storytellers, activists and artists created a mix of video games, weapons, ceramics and more for the least traditional exhibition in its 70-year history.
See the World Through the Eyes of Artists in Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s New Exhibit, “Altered States”
Masami Teraoka, Lauren Trangmar, Sally French and others contribute never-before-seen works for display alongside some from the state’s collection.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum Debuts 2 New In-Person Programs This Summer
Discover innovative ways to be inspired with Happenings at HiSAM and HiSAM Creates.
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s First 808 Day at “Beyond Van Gogh”
On Aug. 8, 2021, head to the Hawai‘i Convention Center to enjoy a special celebration with giveaways, live music, art and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 23–29, 2021
Support the arts this weekend by visiting local galleries and listening to talented young singers. Plus, fuel up with delicious food from locally owned food trucks to celebrate National Food Truck Day.
Live Music Returns to HiSAM on July 1 with a New Monthly Jazz Night
Chill with The Vibe at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum during extended evening hours.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 2–8, 2021
Celebrate a historic palace, listen to live music in person, tailgate on the North Shore and more now that summer is unofficially upon us.
The Friends of Iolani Palace Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary
Join Iolani Palace for a week-long hoolaulea, June 6 through 12, in celebration of this milestone.
See the Best Children’s Art in the State in “My Culture, My Family, and Me” at HiSAM
The Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s latest exhibit showcases the Young Artists of Hawai‘i.
Q&A: 6 Questions with Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Katharena Rentumis
HiSAM’s exhibit specialist talks about being a steward for the arts, new mixed media works and her special connection with Yayoi Kusama.
Free Fun in Honolulu: Visit These 12 Museums For Free with Your Family
Honolulu has a museum for everything from art and natural history to police, fire and fighter jets. Here we’ve listed when your family can visit each for free, so mark your calendars!
See Powerful, Award-Winning Student Artwork in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Latest Exhibit
This year’s Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibit is “one of the most crucial exhibitions in HiSAM’s history.”
Q&A: 7 Questions with Mark Kadota
Learn more about the Hawai‘i artist and his latest performance for the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum Launches a New Video Series in Partnership with Uniqlo Hawai‘i
The short programs spotlight local artists and their love for HiSAM.
7 Questions with Teig Grennan, Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Senior Exhibit Specialist
The artist talks about his own work, the art community and finding balance in 2020.
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