Mosaic Sculpture by Karen Lucas
Dedicated at Kealakehe High School

The SFCA Art in Public Places Program dedicated a mosaic sculpture entitled Ho‘okele I Ke Ala (Navigate the Path, Way Finding) by artist Karen Lucas at Kealakehe High School, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i on September 28th.

According to Lucas, the artwork depicts celestial bodies as they rise and set in particular locations, or houses, on the horizon. Navigators use these rising and setting points as directional guides. The locations and names of the houses of the Hawaiian star compass are indicated in the outer ring of triangular tiles. The inner ring of tiles name the quadrants and point toward true north, south, east, and west. The brass points set into the walkway form another compass, which is oriented to magnetic north. Fluctuations in the earth’s magnetic field cause magnetic north to shift. At the time of installation, magnetic north was 11 degrees east of true north at this location.

This sculpture was a project of the Art in Public Places – Artists in Residence Program (APP-AIR), a collaborative program between the DOE and the SFCA. The program was established in 1996 to implement an integrated visual arts in education program while providing commissioned works of art in public schools. The school APP-AIR project committee is guided by the SFCA through the process of selecting an appropriate site and style of artwork for their school campus. Artists appropriate to the project are recommended from the SFCA visual artist registry. The school works collaboratively with the selected artist on the concept of the artwork for their school. The APP-AIR program includes an educational component designed to include student and teacher participation in the conceptualization, design, construction, and installation of the commissioned work of art at the school. The final work of art reflects and is appropriate to the school's environment, curriculum, cultural values, and aesthetics.

Karen Lucas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has lived in Hawai‘i since 1991. She received a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Hawai‘i where she continues to teach. Her work is in the collection of the SFCA, the City and County of Honolulu, and in many private collections.

Guests participated in the dedication ceremony held on September 28th.

The SFCA dedicated a mosaic sculpture by artist Karen Lucas at Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona.

“Ho‘okele I Ke Ala” (Navigate the Path, Way Finding) depicts celestial bodies as they rise and set.

Public Invited to Statewide Meetings
to Develop New SFCA Strategic Plan

The SFCA invites the public to participate in a series of sessions to discuss the development of the SFCA Strategic Plan for 2009-2013. The SFCA is developing the plan to serve as a guide for its directions for the next five years.

Two preliminary discussion group meetings were held in Honolulu on October 2nd to gather ideas on how the strategic directions should be implemented. More public meetings will be held statewide in October and November. The meetings are free and will be held at 5 p.m. as follows:

Thursday, Oct. 18th, Hawai‘i State Art Museum, Honolulu
Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, Kaua‘i Historical Society, Lihue
Thursday, Oct. 25th, Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa
Tuesday, Oct. 30th, East Hawai‘i Cultural Center, Hilo
Tuesday, Nov. 6th, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului

If you wish to attend a meeting, please call 586-0909 to make your reservation at least three days in advance of the meeting.

Norma Wong discussed the SFCA Strategic Plan at a meeting held on October 2nd.

Guests at a Washington Place meeting offered ideas for the SFCA Strategic Plan.

Becky Dunning Named Executive Director of
the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum

Becky Dunning has been named the Executive Director of the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM). Dunning was born in Northern California and moved to Hawai‘i when she was 10 years old. She is a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Dunning has 22 years of experience working for Hawai‘i’s non-profit arts organizations in administration and development. Most recently, she was the Vice President of Development for PBS Hawai‘i. Dunning is also an active volunteer with many local community theatres.

SFCA Commission Meets on Lana‘i

The SFCA Commission visited the island of Lana‘i for its September 19th meeting at the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele. A site visit to the Lana‘i Art Center was hosted by Executive Director Greg Cohen, who discussed the success of the SFCA’s Art & Story program, now in its third year, which provides opportunities for youth to experience the arts. After a tour of the facilities and childrens art classes, the afternoon ended with a tour of commissioned works of art at the Lana‘i Public Library and Lana‘i High School.

Live from the Lawn: Movies at the Museum
Downtown @ the HiSAM Open for Dinner
Hawai‘i State Art Museum
First Friday, October 5, 2007
Museum and Restaurant open from 5 to 9 p.m.
Free Admission to Movies and Museum

Join us under the stars as we celebrate First Friday on October 5th from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum. Live from the Lawn features a special show for film fans with Movies at the Museum, a preview of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival that will showcase short films, many from Hawai‘i filmmakers. You can also get a sneak peek of select trailers of international films from the HIFF Fall Festival on October 18-28, 2007.

These short films will be shown at HiSAM for Movies at the Museum. First Impressions – A first date can be a scary prospect, especially when you want to make the right first impression. Matalasi – Marie Matalasi travels across an ocean to surprise her estranged, Samoan father in the hopes that they can build a relationship. Film Noir – Created in-camera, this mixed media animated adventure combines live action, found objects with photo cut-outs weaved into a dark story of romance and psychological tension. Death To The Tinman – This dark and romantic tale recounts how lumberjack Bill became the Tinman and lost his heart, his life, and his lover but never gave up. I Met the Walrus – In 1969,14-year-old Beatle fan Jerry Levitan, snuck into John Lennon's hotel room in Toronto and convinced him to do an audio-taped interview during his "bed-in" to promote peace. 38 years later, Levitan produced this film. Rites of Courage – A story about identity and culture and the strength required to hold onto that as a boy goes through the ritual of becoming a man with the agonising tattooing of his lower body. Banana – An American born Chinese wakes up in a Beijing apartment, not knowing how he got there. What later ensues is a trek through the streets of China's capital.

After watching the films, don’t forget to see our art exhibition, Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai‘i, on display in the museum. If you’re hungry, you can grab a plate of gourmet grinds to go from the “ASAP Express” at Downtown @ the HiSAM, the new restaurant on the ground floor of the museum. Do you prefer to dine? Dinner will be served in the restaurant on a first come, first served basis.

This free event is presented by the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, the LEF Foundation, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and the Hawai‘i International Film Festival.

"Matalasi"

"Film Noir"

"Death to the Tinman"

"I Met the Walrus"

"Banana"

Children and Youth Day
Sunday, October 7, 2007, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum, State Capitol,
and Downtown Cultural Attractions
Free Admission

Join us for Children and Youth Day at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum. This free event features many fun and educational opportunities for youngsters. On the front lawn of the museum, you can participate in hands-on art activities using recyclable materials. There’s a special film showcase featuring the best short films from student winners in the Hawai‘i Student Film Competition screening in the HiSAM Multipurpose Room. Guests can also see the beautiful artwork on display in the art galleries at HiSAM. Children and Youth Day activities are also held at other downtown cultural attractions including the State Capitol, Washington Place, and ‘Iolani Palace. This annual event, which is organized through Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland’s office, attracts over 30,000 people. This year, there will be over 200 free activities for children to enjoy in a safe environment to have fun and learn about issues relevant to them. There will be free parking at City and County parking lots in the downtown Capital District. Parking is only $3 on Sunday at Ali‘i Place; enter garage from Alakea Street. For a complete listing of events, call 586-6130 or visit www.kipchawaii.org.

Enjoy free arts activities at HiSAM for “Children and Youth Day” on October 7th.

Many downtown cultural attractions will offer free activities for youngsters.

Second Saturday – Color Your Rainbow!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Galleries Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for Second Saturday for a fun family-oriented event entitled Color Your Rainbow! Enter the wonderful world of color at HiSAM. Paint alongside artists from the Hawai‘i Watercolor Society as they unlock the secrets of color-mixing for you. Make your own personalized color wheel, then use your new skills to create a unique bookmark to use in your favorite books. Guaranteed – no two will be alike. Ohana fun for all ages. Downtown streets aren’t crowded on the weekend, so walk, bike, take The Bus, or drive to HiSAM. Parking at Ali‘i Place is only $3 all day on Saturday. Enter the parking lot on the right side of Alakea Street between King Street and South Hotel Street. Free parking is available at the C&C underground lot at Beretania and Alapai. Metered parking at ‘Iolani Palace is $1 per hour. Come see, it’s your art! This free event is presented by the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, the LEF Foundation, and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

Celebrate the Arts!
Saturday, October 20, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i Theatre
Ticket Prices Listed Below

Join us at the Celebrate the Arts! event at the historic Hawai‘i Theatre Center on Saturday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m. The Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai‘i will headline the event with Hapa, Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom, and Eric Gilliom. Artist Satoru Abe will be honored with the Alfred Preis Award for 2007.

The SFCA continues to recognize outstanding public schools through School Arts Excellence Awards. The schools receiving awards this year are King Kekaulike High School (Maui), Hilo High School (Hawai‘i), and Honoka‘a High and Intermediate School (Hawai‘i).

Arts Excellence Awards funded by Pacific Handcrafters Guild, ARTS License Plates, and Hawai‘i Opera Theatre will be awarded to Leilehua High School (O‘ahu), Parker School (Hawai‘i), Seabury Hall (Maui), Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy (Hawai‘i), Kula High and Intermediate School (Kaua‘i), and Roosevelt High School (O‘ahu).

Call the Hawai‘i Theatre Box Office at 528-0506 to reserve your seat. Member tickets are $40/$50/$60. Non-Member tickets are $45/$55/$65. For more information, call 533-2787.

The Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai‘i headlines the event.

Also performing are Hapa (above), Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom, and Eric Gilliom.

Art Lunch Lecture – Marcia Morse
Tradition and Innovation: The Legacy of Hawai‘i Craftsmen – A Local History of Craft as Fine Art
Tuesday, October 30, 2007, 12 to 1 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 1st Floor
Free Admission

This month’s free Art Lunch lecture is entitled Tradition and Innovation: The Legacy of Hawai‘i Craftsmen – A Local History of Craft as Fine Art. Marcia Morse, a board member of Hawai‘i Craftsmen, will give an overview of the organization. Hawai‘i Craftsmen celebrates fine craft as a vital and enriching part of contemporary life. Morse will share her historical knowledge of this organization, which has supported the creative growth of its member artists for 40 years. Morse was raised in Hawai'i and holds degrees from Harvard and Stanford Universities. She is tenured as a Professor of Art at Honolulu Community College and is also active as an artist and art critic. A recipient of a major individual fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, her work is found in the collection of the SFCA and in private and corporate collections in the U.S., Japan and Europe.

Learn all about Hawai‘i Craftsmen at “Art Lunch” on October 30th.

Marcia Morse will discuss the history of craft as fine art in Hawai‘i.

“Looking at Student Art Work”
Saturday, October 27, 2007, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum, Multipurpose Room
Presenter: Neida Bangerter
Free Admission for Teaching Artists

How do we recognize individual expression and visual thinking when we look at student art and how do we evaluate what we see? Join your teaching colleagues for an informative afternoon as Neida Bangerter discusses art appreciation, standards based assessment, and writing rubrics with the Hawai‘i State Art Museum as your classroom. Register via email at marcia@hawaiiartsalliance.org or call 533-2787. The registration deadline is October 16th. This workshop is coordinated by the Hawai‘i Arts Alliance and funded by the SFCA.

Neida Bangerter will conduct a free workshop for teaching artists.

The Big Read
Featuring Amy Tan’s “The Joy Luck Club”
Free Events in October

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents this special programming in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The program is designed to inspire reading of great literary works. The Hawai‘i Capital Cultural District Partners, including the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, the Manoa Foundation, the Hawai‘i State Public Library System, and the DOE, announced Hawai‘i’s program to the media with a kick-off event with Governor Linda Lingle and Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. at the Hawai‘i State Capitol on September 24th.

There will be many events statewide in Hawai‘i in October. Activities will include celebrity readings, theatrical interpretations, movie screenings, cultural events, panel discussions, book club gatherings, and hands-on workshops for teachers and students across the state. For a list of free local events, visit www.hawaiicapitalculture.org. Hawai‘i’s featured selection is Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club. The story takes us on a journey from pre-World War II China to modern-day United States through the words and lives of four mothers and their very westernized daughters. East meets West and cultures sometimes collide in this heartwarming tale of love and the constant need to adapt in order to keep that love alive.

Governor Lingle and the HCCD Partners announced “The Big Read” program at a ceremony at the Capitol.

There will be many free performances of Amy Tan’s “The Joy Luck Club” held statewide in October.

See Our Art Exhibition
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum, 2nd Floor
Free Admission

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.

Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai‘i, is a semi-permanent exhibition featuring 132 works of art by 105 Hawai‘i-based artists from the Art in Public Places Collection. Inspirational themes in the installation revolve around rediscovering Hawaiian heritage, Asian roots, social consciousness, and cultural traditions.

"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i"

Downtown @ the HiSAM
Breakfast, Monday to Friday, 7 to 11 a.m.
Lunch, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner, First Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum

Try out downtown's newest dining experience, Downtown @ the HiSAM, the new restaurant at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum. Proprietor Ed Kenney, also the owner of Town restaurant in Kaimuki, brings his “local first, organic whenever possible, and with aloha always,” approach to the downtown area. Located on the first floor of the museum, the restaurant serves lunch with deli-style takeout, casual in-house dining, and al fresco seating on the lanai by the swimming pool.

The restaurant may also be booked for private functions. Plans for a full bar are in the works. In addition to its regular hours, the restaurant is open on First Fridays, from 5-9 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 536-5900. Lunch reservations are recommended for the popular new dining spot.

Downtown @ the HiSAM is a popular spot for downtown diners.

Downtown @ the HiSAM’s take-out counter is perfect for people on the go!

Join the Friends of HiSAM

We invite you to join the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM). By simply joining, you can help maintain a free, public institution dedicated to the art and people of Hawai‘i. You can join by phone by calling 536-2644, or you can download an application form by clicking on Friends of HiSAM Application Form.

HiSAM Volunteer Opportunities

Help our visitors enjoy our museum! We need enthusiastic, outgoing people to assist museum visitors and help them appreciate our current exhibitions. We encourage you to volunteer if you have an interest or background in the arts.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Gallery Attendant – Assist visitors in the galleries.
Information Desk Attendant – Greet visitors.
Docent – Conduct tours of art exhibitions.
Education Assistant – Help with education programs.
Special Events Assistant – Assist staff with events.

You may download an application by clicking on: HiSAM Volunteer Application Form. To request an application by mail or for more information, please contact HiSAM Visitor Services, via telephone at 586-9959 or via email at hisamvolunteers@gmail.com.

HiSAM Facilities Rental Program
Hold Your Special Event or Party
at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum

The Hawai`i State Art Museum is available for rentals for special events and parties. The rental options include: Option 1 - Front Lawn, Option 2 - Second Floor Courtyard, or Option 3 - Front Lawn and Second Floor Courtyard.

The rental brochure is available for download here HiSAM Rental Program Brochure. Anyone interested in renting the facilities may request a HiSAM Rental Information Packet which contains a Rental Handbook, Rental Request Form, and HiSAM brochure.

For more information or to request the packet, contact the HiSAM Visitor Services Manager via email at hisamrentals@gmail.com or call 586-9959.

The HiSAM front lawn may be rented for parties.

Hold your special event on the second floor lanai.

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Hawai‘i Arts and Culture Calendar

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