WESTAF Meeting Held in Honolulu
on May 21-22, 2008

The Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (HSFCA) hosted a regional meeting of the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) Board of Trustees on May 21-22, 2008 in Honolulu at the Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM). Hawai'i reestablished its membership in WESTAF, a regional arts organization of 13 states, in 2007. Relations with WESTAF result in a broader access to funding for the HSFCA and local arts agencies, national representation on arts issues, and opportunities for partnerships, networking, and professional development. The HSFCA’s custom-designed online grants process, Ko'o Hana No'eau, for example, was implemented by WESTAF as part of the State Foundation’s membership contract.

“We were pleased to once again serve as the host site for a WESTAF regional meeting,” commented Ronald Yamakawa, HSFCA Executive Director, referring to a meeting convened for WESTAF’s 13 state arts agency directors last year. “These meetings are very productive for the WESTAF trustees, our Board members, and for various arts resources in the community. They also enable us to showcase our master artists and the rich cultural diversity of Hawai'i.”

On the first day of the meeting, trustees toured HiSAM and were hosted to a dinner reception in the Sculpture Lobby where they were welcomed by Kumu Hula Mapuana de Silva and cultural expert Ramsay Taum. Slack key masters Ledward Ka'apana, Haunani Apoliona, and Ozzie Kotani were featured performers, as were the dancers of Hula Halau Mohala Ilima. The next day, the full day meeting was facilitated by Dale Erquiaga, WESTAF Vice-Chair, and Anthony Radich, WESTAF Executive Director. Topics addressed included a white paper on arts advocacy, a status report on state fiscal conditions, and a preview of state FY 2009 budgets. Radich noted WESTAF’s interest in the HSFCA’s effectiveness in working with Hawai'i’s diverse cultures. This was also the first meeting for newly installed WESTAF trustee Sandra Albano, who is representing the HSFCA Commission and the state of Hawai'i.

WESTAF trustees attended a meeting held at the Hawai'i State Art Museum.

Newly installed WESTAF trustee is Sandra Albano, HSFCA Commissioner.

Angie Golis-Yamamoto Named
Executive Director of Friends of HiSAM

We welcome Angie Golis-Yamamoto, who has been named Executive Director of the Friends of the Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM). Angie was born and raised on Maui, graduated from Maui High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Speech from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She has over 20 years of fundraising experience with independent schools on O'ahu and at the University of Hawai'i Foundation. Most recently, Angie served as Coordinator of Annual Gifts at Maryknoll School, working with alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends. She currently serves as a board member for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Aloha Chapter and is a past president of the local chapter.

Live from the Lawn
Dance Showcase
First Friday, June 6, 2008
Performances from 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Galleries Open from 5 to 9 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Dance the night away at Dance Showcase, a special Live from the Lawn event on the front lawn of the Hawai'i State Art Museum for First Friday on June 6th from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to this free event. It’s a celebration of dance as over 80 Artists perform many styles of dance including hula, tango, yoga, Brazilian, aerial, oriental, and contemporary. It will be an enchanted evening with this amazing entertainment!

The following artists are scheduled to perform. Artists are subject to change. Tau (y2), a new keiki dance troup with connections to Tau Dance Theatre, will perform The Living Forest, with hula, hip hop, and contemporary dance with choreography by Calvin Marquez and Kamakoa Page. Onium Ballet Project will performYariguangi, a contemporary ballet piece with seven performers dancing to South American folk music, with choreography by Minou Lallemand. Movement Center GEMS, 20 students, ages 7-13, will sing and dance a medley of songs including Ain’t We Got Fun, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Hound Dog, and Footloose.

Sangha Dance Theatre will perform a traditional folkloric dance piece from Saudia Arabia. Two UH graduate dancers/ choreographers will present contemporary solos—Carolyn Wilt will perform Pas de Moi and Jennifer McGowan will perform In the Realm. Willow Chang will perform a fusion of Oriental and contemporary dance. Gui Alves will demonstrate Swashtiya Brazilian Yoga.

Giinko Marischino will perform two dance pieces evolved from a structured group improvisation – Afterimages, a trio performance inspired by the Kosovo Yugoslaz war, and A Piece for Peace, a collective prayer for piece with five dancers; choreography by Tamara Lee. Michael Hamilton will perform a martial arts dance using solo, three section staff, and taiji sword; plus fire dancing. Michael McElhaney will perform male belly dancing with sword. George and Kai Garcia will perform an Argentinean tango. Sambe Axe, local Brazilian dancers will perform samba and Afro-Brazilian dance; choreography by Samantha Tavares.

Samadhi Aerial Dance, Hawai'i’s leading aerial company, will present a solo aerial fabric dance and a solo aerial ring act from the trees surrounding the front lawn of the museum, with choreography by Andrea Torres. Co-Lab will perform a new piece entitled Masks of the Goddess: a Descent into the Sea, a collaboration of dance and a celebration of art featuring five dancers and a giant dragon-like sea goddess puppet, with choreography by Erszi Palko,

Colleena Shakti is an international performing artist based in both Ventura, California, and Rajasthan, India. She brings her own unique style of Oriental dance that combines the grace and precision of Odissi classical dance with rhythmic whirling movements of Rajasthan folk dance mixed with the inward undulations and fluidity of Arabic dance movements. She also showcases a snake-charming folk dance from the desert region of Rajasthan, India. The Khalbelia Gypsy dance is wild and sensuous, accentuated with subtle, snake-like movements.

On the second floor lanai, musical group Tempo Valley with Paisley will create an eclectic blend of music mixing acoustic guitar, reggae, hip hop, and mellowed out trippy beats. Paisley is a sensuous, sultry vocalist featured on the Memoirs of the Tempo collection. She adds ethereal female vocals and poetry to the blend. With sounds and vibes similar to Sade and Massive Attack, listening to this talented music group will be a great way to close the night.

See the magnificent art in the museum galleries on display from 5 to 9 p.m. In the Ewa Gallery, He Alo A He Alo Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai'i features visionary artwork and beautiful portraits from the Hawai'i State Art Collection. In the Diamond Head Gallery, uncommon objects showcases both traditional and contemporary craft media by Hawai'i’s premier artists. In the Downtown @ the HiSAM Gallery, Palolo Kids & Friends features photos of local youngsters made in the mid-1970s by Eric Yanagi and Francis Haar.

Downtown @ the HiSAM, the restaurant on the first floor, will serve dinner on a first come, first served basis. The restaurant will also sell sandwiches, beer, and soft drinks on the front lawn, plus cocktails on the second floor lanai. Le Crepe Cafe will sell crepes on the front lawn. Shop @ HiSAM will feature three artists whose work is featured in the gift store. Patrice Federspiel will give watercolor demonstrations. Elizabeth Kent will present a mini fashion show featuring recycled kimono fabrics. Ray Zeason will have a trunk show featuring his enamel jewelry. Jay Marr will discuss his wood sculptures.

This free event is presented by the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Friends of the Hawai'i State Art Museum, and the LEF Foundation. The Hawai'i State Art Museum is in the No. 1 Capitol District Building at 250 South Hotel Street across from the State Capitol. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

George and Kai Garcia perform an Argentinian tango.

Movement Center GEMS features talented youngsters.

Michael Hamilton performs a martial arts dance.

Minou Lallemand of Onium Ballet Project.

Sangha Dance Theatre performs a Saudi Arabian dance.

Willow Chang performs a dance solo.

Tempo Valley plays at the second floor Lanai Lounge.

Second Saturday
Healthy Reefs Make Healthy People
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Galleries Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Activities from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for Second Saturday for Healthy Reefs Make Healthy People at the Hawai'i State Art Museum on Saturday, June 14th. The staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources will present this educational program. Learn how we can keep reefs healthy and how that makes us healthy. Bring the whole family to find out how we can all help. There will be interactive games and craft demonstrations. Please bring one milk carton or small container per child. Be sure to visit our art galleries, gift store, and restaurant. Get something nice for your dad for Father’s Day at Shop @ HiSAM, which features Hawai'i-made gifts and goodies. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Downtown @ the HiSAM, our restaurant on the first floor. 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 at the C&C underground lot at Beretania and Alapai. Metered parking at 'Iolani Palace is $1 per hour. This free event is presented by the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Friends of the Hawai'i State Art Museum.

Learn how to protect our reefs at “Second Saturday.”

Join us for this fun and educational program. Let's keep our reefs healthy.

Art Lunch Lecture
Yukio Ozaki – Mixed Bag and Making Choices
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 12 to 1 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum,
First Floor, Multipurpose Room
Free Admission

Join us for our Art Lunch lecture entitled Yukio Ozaki – Mixed Bag and Making Choices. Sculptor and ceramicist Yukio Ozaki will speak about his work as an artist, teacher, and arts juror. He was born in Tokyo and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Hawai'i. He began teaching at Chaminade University in 1986 and was named Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation in 1998. Ozaki has completed five commissioned works for the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. He has lectured, taught, juried, and exhibited internationally. His work is included in the Art in Public Places Collection and in numerous private collections in Hawai'i and throughout the world. We invite you to join us for our next Art Lunch lecture on Tuesday, July 29th. It will feature artist Laura Ruby as part of the HSFCA Awards Recipient Series. The lectures are held on the last Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 p.m.

Yukio Ozaki is at “Art Lunch” on Tuesday, June 24th.

“Mystical Forces,” a ceramic sculpture by Yukio Ozaki.

Kahekili – Hula Drama on Maui Chief
Saturday, June 21, 2008, 7 p.m.
Kaua'i Community College – Performing Arts Center
Admission: $30 for adults and $10 for students

Kahekili is a unique and extraordinary historical and cultural performance experience. Kumu hula Hokulani Holt Padilla and halau Pa'u O Hi'iaka, together with na kumu hula Keali'i Reichel and Pali Ahue, reconstruct the original hula drama Kahekili which takes the audience into pre-contact Hawai'i through hula kahiko, mele and oli, Hawaiian martial arts, and dramatic narrative. The performance employs traditional styling and formats that existed during the Maui chief’s lifetime. Coordinated by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, this statewide tour is supported by funds from the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Ticket prices are $30 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets will be available at the following outlets through Friday, June 20th – Hanalei Strings & Things in Hanalei, Bounty Music in Waipouli, Tropic Isle Music in Nawiliwili, and Scotty’s Music in Kalaheo. Tickets will be on sale on the day of performance on Saturday, June 21st from noon to 7 p.m. at the KCC Performing Arts Center Box Office; cash sales only; no credit cards or personal checks. For more information email info@mauiarts.org.

American Masterpieces – Hawai'i
The Deconstruction of Hula and Music:
Kahauanu and Maiki Aiu Lake
Saturday, June 28, 2008, 7 p.m.
Kaua'i Community College – Performing Arts Center
Admission: $15 general admission

This distinctive and nostalgic talk-story performance features the hula of Maiki Aiu Lake and music of Kahauanu Lake. The stories behind the dance will be shared through personal experiences by those who played the music and danced these hula. With a focus on how hula and music work hand in hand, Halau Hula Ka No'eau will perform these beautiful hula. Coordinated by the Hawai'i Arts Ensemble, this statewide tour is supported by funds from the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Tickets are $15. For information, call (808) 599-6525. Tickets will be available through Friday, June 27th at the Hawaiian Music Kiosk in Princeville, Hawaiian Music Kiosk in Coconut Marketplace, Island Soap and Candle in Kiloa, and Scotty’s Music in Kalaheo. Tickets will be on sale on the date of performance on Saturday, June 28th from noon to 7 p.m. at the Kaua'i Community College – Performing Arts Center Box Office.

Documenting Personal & Community History:
The Case of the Linen Hall Library, Belfast
Part of the Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture Series at UH
Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Architecture Auditorium
Free Admission

This lecture is the concluding activity of the Hawai'i Conference on Preserving Personal History. This is a UH Manoa Outreach College presentation co-sponsored by the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Library and Center for Biographical Research with funding provided by the University of Hawai'i Endowment for the Humanities and the Sunzo Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture Endowment. Yvonne Murphy, Librarian of the Northern Ireland Political Collection at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast since 1995, will present images and speak about the archive of over 250,000 items documenting all aspects of the Northern Ireland conflict. This rare and fascinating political archive is comprised of pamphlets, stickers, posters, manifestos, books, dissertations, newspapers, magazines, journals, photographs, film, video and sound recordings, and even Christmas cards and smuggled hand-written notes.Ms. Murphy’s presence in the islands is made possible by a generous grant from the UH Endowment for the Humanities. She created Troubled Images: Posters and Images of the Northern Ireland Conflict from the Linen Hall holdings. The Hawai'i Conference of Preserving Personal History is especially designed for professional Hawai'i archivists, librarians, and collections managers to bring them together for a better understanding of the issues concerning collections that are meaningful to individuals. The Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts provided partial funding for the conference through project partner the Center for Biographical Research.

Yvonne Murphy lectures at UH Architecture Auditorium on Tuesday, July 1st.

A poster from the archive of over 250,000 items documenting the Northern Ireland conflict.

Artistic Teaching Partners Roster
Artists May Apply to Teach in Schools
Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2008

The Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is now accepting applications for the Artistic Teaching Partners Roster. Artists who wish to teach in schools may apply to be on the roster. To be eligible to be on the roster, artists must have at least two years of experience teaching their art form in schools. Schools are required to use this roster when selecting artists for their Artists in the Schools grants. The application deadline is Monday, June 16th. If you wish to apply, click on Guidelines & Application. For more information, contact Vivien Lee, HSFCA Arts Education Coordinator at 586-0768 or vivien.lee@hawaii.gov.

ARTS FIRST Summer Institute 2008
Workshop for K-12 Classroom Teachers
June 23-26, 2008, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului

K-12 classroom teachers are encouraged to attend the ARTS FIRST Summer Institute 2008 in Kahului, Maui. This workshop is entitled Giving Voice to our Cultures: Storytelling across the Curriculum. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop. DOE Professional Development Course Credits are available. For more information, click on Maui Summer Institute 2008.

Click here for brochure for Maui Summer Institute 2008

Local and National Arts Advocacy Websites

The Hawai'i Arts Alliance cultivates, sustains and celebrates all the arts as essential to a complete education and central to a vibrant community. The Alliance is currently shaping an email database of members interested in receiving arts legislation and community arts news. You can join their arts community efforts by becoming a member of the Hawai'i Arts Alliance and the Arts Alliance Action Network. For information, call 533-2787 or download Membership Form.

Americans for the Arts is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With 45 years of service, they are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. For more information on arts advocacy, visit their Arts Action Center.

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the national membership organization of the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies. In coalition with other national groups, NASAA advocates for public support of the arts and provides a variety of resources for state, local and national advocates. Download free Advocacy Tools at or take an Advocacy Quiz.

Governor’s Enews

Stay connected to what’s happening with state government in Hawai'i by visiting the Governor’s Website. See the latest weekly news update or get a free subscription, by clicking on Governor’s Enewsletters.

See Our Art Exhibitions
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.

In the Ewa Gallery, He Alo A He Alo Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai'i features visionary artwork and portraits from the Art in Public Places Collection, which includes over 5,000 works of art by more than 1,400 artists that have been acquired since the collection began in 1967. Inspirational themes in the installation revolve around rediscovering Hawaiian heritage, Asian roots, social consciousness, and cultural traditions.

In the Diamond Head Gallery, uncommon objects showcases some of the finest works from the Art in Public Places Collection produced from media typically associated with craft – clay, wood, fiber, metal and glass. Many local, national, and international artists are featured, including Satoru Abe, Michael Tom, Claude Horan, and Toshiko Takaezu.

In the Downtown @ the HiSAM Gallery, Palolo Kids & Friends features black and white photographs of local youngsters made in the mid-1970s by Eric Yanagi and Francis Haar.

“Portrait de Phyllis Dobson” by Diego Rivera

“Haniwa Samurai” by Vicky Chock

Downtown @ the HiSAM
Lunch, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner, First Friday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum, 1st Floor

Enjoy a delicious lunch at Downtown @ the HiSAM, the 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. The restaurant serves lunch with deli-style takeout, and casual in-house dining. The restaurant may also be booked for private functions. In addition to its regular hours, the restaurant is open for dinner on First Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lunch reservations are recommended for the popular dining spot; call 536-5900. The restaurant was honored by Conde Nast Traveler magazine on their 2008 Hot List of restaurants. Click here to see their review of Downtown @ the HiSAM.

Shop @ HiSAM
Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum, 1st Floor

Visit Shop @ HiSAM, the museum gift store. The store is managed by the Friends of HiSAM and operated by Na Mea Hawai'i and features Hawai'i-made art, gifts, and goodies. It’s the perfect place to find a unique gift for that special someone. The store offers a selection of art, jewelry, estate-grown Kona coffees, and much more.

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 learn about our current exhibitions. We encourage you to volunteer if you have an interest or background in the arts and care about our Hawai'i community.

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.

To apply, download the volunteer application form, call 586-9959 or email 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.

Visit the HSFCA Website

Visit our website www.hawaii.gov/sfca for news on HSFCA grants, programs, services, and events, plus information on Hawai'i State Art Museum events and art exhibitions.

HSFCA Online Publications

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Hawai'i Arts and Culture Calendar

Want to know what’s happening with the arts in Hawai'i? Check out the Hawai'i Arts and Culture Calendar section of our website. It lists current activities and events presented by Hawai'i’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations. Click on these links to Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, and General Arts and Humanities.

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