Hawaii - Arts Organizations

• Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) is the official arts agency of the State of Hawai`i and among its duties is to stimulate, guide and promote culture and the arts and history and the humanities throughout the state. See: History, Staff Directory, Foundation Grants Program, Programs: History and Humanities, Folk Arts, Arts in Education, Individual Artist Fellowship, Awards, SFCA Calendar, Arts and Culture Calendar Contact: sfca@sfca.state.hi.us or (808) 586-0308.
  
  
  • Art in Public Places Program For info on the Art in Public Places Program, call Ronald Yamakawa, SFCA APP Manager at (808) 586-0304. For info on art dedication ceremonies, call Jon Johnson, SFCA APP Commissions Project Manager at (808) 586-0304.
    
    
  • Opportunities - Descriptions of various grant and information resources in the arts.
    
    
• University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Gallery - About the Gallery - Approximately 50,000 visitors annually view six exhibitions in the Main Gallery and weekly exhibitions in the smaller Commons Gallery which serves an important role as showcase for thesis exhibitions, the work of visiting artists, and on-going class work. See: Exhibits, Previous Exhibits, Publications, 7th Shoebox Sculpture Artist Listing. Contact: gallery@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-6888.
  
  
• Honolulu Academy of Arts The Honolulu Academy of Arts is an encyclopedic museum of world art serving Hawaii and its people. The permanent collection includes over 34,000 art works. The museum is located in downtown Honolulu across from Thomas Square. An active program of special exhibitions is scheduled throughout the year. Contact: academypr@honoluluacademy.org or (808) 532-8700.
  
  
  • Academy Business Council Hawai'i's ninety-four museums and cultural attractions generate a total of $339 million in economic output, 5,000 jobs, and $142.5 million in household income for Hawai'i's people. The economic impact of the operating revenue of museums is greater than Hawai'i's ten largest crops sales, combined. Contact: Kristi Jacobs, Membership Coordinator, at 532-8720.
    
    
• Haleiwa Arts Festival - Hale'iwa Arts Festival is a primary advocate for the promotion and development of fine arts and cultural programs on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. We produce and support fine arts educational and public awareness programs which enhance arts participation and the quality of life in our communities. Through workshops, demonstrations, displays, exhibits and a major Summer Event each July, we provide opportunities for professional and amateur, visual and performing, artists to interact with a broad spectrum of the public.
  
  
• Maui Arts & Cultural Center - Overlooking Kahului Harbor, at the foot of dramatic Iao Valley, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center is Hawai‘i's finest and most comprehensive visual and performing arts complex. Having just celebrated its Fifth Anniversary, this $32 million complex offers a new level of sophistication in the Pacific Region. See: Calendar of Events, Links around Maui, Contact info@mauiarts.org or 808-242-2787.
  
  
  • Art Maui - An Annual Exhibition of Juried Art Works in All Media by Maui County Artists. Works are selected by jurors for this prestigious exhibition. The exhibit usually showcases approximately 100 new works. All Maui County resident artists are eligible to enter. See: Art Maui 2001, 2000, 1999, Links to Art Maui Artists Contact: artinfo@maui.net
    
    
• Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center - Our mission is to encourage and promote the development of artistic expression and creativity in the individual and to stimulate a broader appreciation and understanding of the visual arts as a vital language in our culture. Hui No'eau's commitment to excellence in the visual arts is fundamental to all its endeavors. Hui: Hawaiian word for organization, partnership, to meet and intermingle. No'eau: Hawaiian word for artist, wise, skillful, talented and expert. See: Exhibitions, Classes and Studios Contact: hui@maui.net or (808) 572-6560.
  
  
• Maui Island Currents - Art Maui - Every year for the past 22 years, there has been an Art Maui. All the work in the show is selected by a juror or jurors from hundreds of pieces submitted by hundreds of Maui artists. Last year, 133 pieces were selected from about 600 works submitted. See: Galleries on Maui, Comments on Maui Art. Contact: info@islandcurrents.com
  
  
• Kauai Society of Artists A nonprofit organization offering exhibition and educational opportunities for Kauai artists, residents, and visitors. See: Gallery, More Kauai Arts, Past KSA Exhibitions and Events, Other Exhibitions and Events. Contact: ksa@hawaiian.net
  
  
• Garden Island Arts Council The Garden Island Arts Council is a non-profit organization comprised of an all-volunteer board of directors who provide a year-long program of art and cultural events and activities for the benefit of the residents and visitors of Kaua`i. Contact: giac@hawaiian.net or {808)246-4561 in Lihue.
  
  
• The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiin Center See: Sculpture Garden, Exhibitions, Permanent Collection Contact: louliek@aol.com or (808) 526-1322.
  
  
• Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum - The State Museum of Natural and Cultural History. See: History, Cultural Resources & Collection Care, Education, Library. Contact: Email Listing or (808) 847-3511.
  
  
  • The Vision of Hawai`iloa Hawai`iloa, legendary hero voyager, set sail from central Polynesia more than 1,600 years ago and discovered Hawai`i. The daring spirit, far-reaching vision, and well-honed skills of Hawai`iloa the hero inspired the Hawai`iloa Project.
    
    
    • Several plaster sculptures by Jacqueline Lau: Navigators, Sewing lau hala panels into a sail, Carving the hulls