ARTBento Program @ HiSAM
Lets Students Interact with Art

Sixty-five third grade students from Lincoln Elementary School were immersed in an exciting art experience at the Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM) on Friday, October 24, 2008. They were the first school group to participate in the ARTBento Program @ HiSAM, an interactive, interdisciplinary museum education program for students in grades K-6.

The new pilot program is a collaboration of the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Department of Education. The program is coordinated by Alison Ibara-Kawabe, DOE Educational Specialist; Caroline Bautista, HSFCA-DOE Museum Education Resource Teacher; and Susan Hogan, Museum Educator for HiSAM.

For the third graders and most of the adult chaperones from Lincoln Elementary, this was their first visit to the museum. The 2½-hour museum experience began as students marveled at the architecture and the massive gecko sculpture fronting the steps of the No. 1 Capitol District Building. Students were then led in an inquiry-based gallery tour emphasizing the connection between visual art and language arts literacy.

To enhance their experience in viewing the 2-D and 3-D art pieces in the exhibitions, students participated in multi-disciplinary activities. These music, drama, and art fabrication activities were led by teaching artists James McCarthy, Michael Cowell, and Liz Train, who are Artistic Teaching Partners with the Artists in the Schools Program.

To encourage hands-on art exploration, the youngsters spent 45 minutes in the I Love Art Gallery. In this education center, the walls are printed with information on the elements and principles of art and design. Colorful posters use reproductions of HiSAM gallery artworks as examples of how artists use each element. In the middle of the room, table stations filled with objects made of various materials invite students to construct their own 3-D art. By far, this gallery experience was the favorite among the third graders.

To top off a perfect day, the Friends of HiSAM provided juice and cookies at the end of the tour. The Friends also funded the student transportation. When asked if they are returning with their family to visit HiSAM, a resounding yes came from all the Lincoln students. It was an ARTBento Experience: compact but nourishing!

Several more schools will be participating in this program in the months ahead. For inquiries regarding the ARTBento @ the HiSAM Program, contact Caroline Bautista via email at caroline_bautista@notes.k12.hi.us.

Caroline Bautista welcomes third graders from Lincoln Elementary School.

These excited youngsters learn more about art at the Hawai'i State Art Museum.

Kids construct their own 3-D art in the “I Love Art Gallery.”

Teaching artist James McCarthy and students use music to respond to art.

Live from the Lawn – Mele Kalikimaka
First Friday, December 5, 2008
Performances from 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Galleries Open from 5 to 9 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for Mele Kalikimaka, a special Live from the Lawn event at the Hawai'i State Art Museum on First Friday on December 5th from 5 to 9 p.m. This event will feature Hearts, the Spring Wind Quintet, Elisha Nakali, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole, and Kapala.

The lawn program begins with Hearts, a musical theatre troupe featuring two dozen boys and girls under the direction of Pam DeBoard from Kailua. Hearts will present a mixed musical program including songs from your favorite musicals and Christmas carols.

The Spring Wind Quintet from Chamber Music Hawai'i will bring a light classical program to the lawn audience. The quintet features Jim Moffitt on oboe, Marsha Schweitzer on bassoon, Scott Janusch on clarinet, Susan McGinn on flute, and Jonathan Parrish on horn. The group will also weave in some seasonal selections from their repertoire. Next, we are pleased to introduce a talented young African artist Elisha Nakali, who will perform a traditional African percussion piece that’s sure to excite and delight you.

We close the program with the main event, a rare Honolulu performance from Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole of Hawai'i. The three-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner has developed into a phenomenal world music artist with an inventive talent that shines brightly on his self-titled new (third) album, Kaumakaiwa. He will be accompanied by Shawn Pimental on guitar and hula dancers. You won’t want to miss this extraordinary performance.

Don’t forget to visit the second floor to see the beautiful art on display in the museum galleries and to hear the music of Kapala, who return to HiSAM’s Lanai Lounge by popular demand! This extraordinary seven piece Hawaiian band will set the lanai rocking with a special Mele Kalikimaka program to ring in the holiday season.

Kapala combines traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music with ethnic, jazz, urban, and soul influences, creating a trailblazing style of Island music that is uniquely infectious, memorable, and at the forefront of the today's music scene. Kapala is: Kimo Artis, Kai Artis, Richard Heirakuji, Lopaka Ho'opi'i, Abe Lagrimas Jr., "Adj" Larioza, and Zanuck Lindsey.

Performances on the Front Lawn Stage

6:00-6:30 p.m. Hearts (musical theatre)
6:45-7:30 p.m. Spring Wind Quintet (chamber music)
7:30-7:45 p.m. Elisha Nakali (African percussion)
7:45-9:00 p.m. Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole (Hawaiian music)

Performances on the Second Floor Lanai Lounge

6:30-9:00 p.m. Kapala (contemporary Hawaiian music)

Delicious food is on sale on the lawn from Le Crepe Café and Soul de Cuba Café. Downtown @ the HiSAM, the museum restaurant on the first floor, will be open for dinner and will be serving Spanish tapas. Be sure to do some holiday shopping at our museum gift shop, Shop@HiSAM, which features a large selection of locally-made handcrafted gifts. As part of the evening's festivities, guests to the gift shop can make and take their own original Christmas cards.

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. The program is produced by Tim Bostock Productions. All programs are subject to change without notice. The Hawai'i State Art Museum is in the No. 1 Capitol District Building at 250 South Hotel Street, on the corner of Hotel and Richards Streets, in downtown Honolulu across from the Capitol. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the museum, call 586-0900 or visit www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

Hearts, a musical theatre troupe, will perform at “Live from the Lawn.”

The Spring Wind Quintet will play a selection of classical and holiday music.

Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole will perform many songs from his new album.

Kapala will perform a special Christmas program on the second floor Lanai Lounge.

You can enjoy a delicious dinner at Downtown @ the HiSAM on "First Friday."

We invite you to visit the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Come see! It’s your art!

Shop@HiSAM, The Museum Store
Hawai'i State Art Museum, First Floor
Make Your Own Art at Holiday Events
First Friday, December 5, 2008, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shop@HiSAM, the museum gift shop on the first floor of the Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM), features Hawai'i-made art, gifts, and goodies. The gift shop is managed by the Friends of HiSAM and operated by Na Mea Hawai'i. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m.

During the holidays, Shop@HiSAM is the perfect place to find gifts for everyone on your list. The shop features a delightful selection of fabulous jewelry, lauhala ornaments, one-of-a-kind quilted cards, men’s designer aloha shirts from Nake'u Awai, eco-friendly recycled crayons, batik scarves, original art by local artists, a dog and cat lovers section, and much more.

Like its sister store, Na Mea Hawai'i, the focus of Shop@HiSAM is on handcrafted, locally-made treasures. With an emphasis on art for everyday giving and living, beauty can be a part of a simple koa paperclip holder, a blown glass desk vase, or even a recycled gift tag.

We invite you to become a member of the Friends of the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Friends will receive a special 10% discount on all items in the museum gift shop. For information on how to join the Friends of HiSAM, call 536-2644.

Don't miss our special holiday events at Shop@HiSAM. Join us for First Friday on December 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. and you can make your own Christmas cards. Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to decorate original Christmas ornaments and enjoy seasonal music by Ruth Freedman on the harp. For information, call 548-5577.

Visit Shop@HiSAM for two very special events on December 5th and 6th.

The gift shop features a large selection of Hawai'i-made art, gifts, and goodies.

These beautiful Christmas ornaments make great gifts.

Second Saturday – Hawaiian Kine Christmas!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art Galleries Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum
Free Admission

Join us for Hawaiian Kine Christmas!, a Second Saturday event at the Hawai'i State Art Museum on Saturday, December 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a head start on holiday fun. Sing your favorite Hawaiian Christmas carols with Manoa Voices.

Manoa Voices is a talented group of musicians including Chadwick Pang, Rosanna Perch, Mamina Koga, Justin Kaupu, and Sophronia Smith. Their music pays homage to older styles and approaches of Hawaiian music while infusing them with new and different musical techniques.

Learn how to make simple lauhala ornaments from talented weavers as they share their skills through demonstrations and displays. Bring your imagination and the fun will follow! Art galleries are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art activities are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (while supplies last). It’s fun for all ages!

Downtown streets aren’t crowded on the weekend, so walk, bike, take The Bus, or drive to HiSAM on Second Saturday. 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.

Sing Hawaiian Christmas carols with Manoa Voices.

Create your own lauhala star at “Second Saturday.”

Have fun making Christmas ornaments at HiSAM.

Art Lunch Lecture – Jackie Mild Lau
Prelude to Pigs and What’s Next
Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 12 to 1 p.m.
Hawai'i State Art Museum,
First Floor, Multipurpose Room
Free Admission

This month’s Art Lunch lecture features artist Jackie Mild Lau and is entitled Prelude to Pigs and What’s Next. The free lecture will be held at the Hawai'i State Art Museum in the Multipurpose Room on Tuesday, December 30th at noon.

Jackie Mild Lau, a sculptor, art educator, and curator, has created pieces ranging in scale from one inch to room-sized installations.

Deeply involved in the Hawai'i art community, she has served on the Board of the Hawai'i Craftsmen and is currently their new Board President.

As Assistant Curator at the Academy Art Center, she has had the privilege of working with over 1,000 students each year. She is also an instructor of bronze casting and figure sculpture at the University of Hawai'i Outreach College.

In her lecture, she will reflect on her intertwining artistic paths, explain her version of the three pigs and the wolf, and reveal past works and future intentions that may surprise people.

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.

Please join us for our next Art Lunch lecture featuring printmaker Laura Smith on January 27, 2009. Lectures are held on the last Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 p.m.

Jackie Mild Lau lectures at “Art Lunch” on Dec. 30th.

Lau and assistants forge a bronze pot in her studio.

Lau’s ceramic pigs and wolf are on display at HiSAM.

Poetry Out Loud – Hawai'i
Now Accepting Applications from Schools

Poetry Out Loud – Hawai'i will once again take place statewide for public, public charter, private and home-schooled high school students. Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud is administered in partnership with the state arts agencies of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. By encouraging high school students to interpret and perform poems, Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theatre into the English class.

This exciting new program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. The HSFCA is partnering with the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. You may visit the Poetry Out Loud website at www.poetryoutloud.org for materials and information about the program. If your school is interested in participating, you may contact the Honolulu Theatre for Youth at 839-9885. Visit www.htyweb.org to download registration forms.

Tiffany Polk, a 12th grader from Kahuku High School, won last year’s “Poetry Out Loud – Hawai'i” competition.

CaFÉ: (Call For Entry) Website
Lists Nationwide Calls for Artists
HSFCA to Participate in Program

The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) offers its CaFÉ (Call for Entry) website with online listings of nationwide calls for artists. This free service lists calls for public art projects, artist fellowships, and juried visual arts competitions. The HSFCA will post calls on CaFÉ for Hawai'i artists wishing to participate in the Commissioned Works of Art Program. Artists may register with CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org. The website provides information about CaFÉ, answers to frequently asked questions, tech tips, image prep, and a questions forum. For help, call toll free 1-888-562-7232. To see other WESTAF services visit www.westaf.org.

To apply for online nationwide calls for artists visit CaFÉ.

Five Recommendations for
Nonprofits in a Recession

We recommend this article outlining five recommendations for nonprofits in tough economic times; read the Five Recommendations by Clara Miller, President and CEO of Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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. To become a member and receive other helpful tips and the monthly enewsletter click Membership.

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.

Visit the Hawai'i State Art Museum
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No. 1 Capitol District Building
250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu
Free Admission

We invite you to visit the Hawai'i State Art Museum, which 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. The museum features visionary artwork 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. This artwork is recognized as one of the most significant collections of late 20th and early 21st century art in Hawai'i. For more info, call 586-0900 or visit www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

Current Art Exhibitions at
the Hawai'i State Art Museum
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Admission

Accession: Recent Acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection – Thru July 18, 2009

Accession showcases extraordinary recent purchases, commissions, and gifts demonstrating the exceptional work collected by the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. The exhibition includes artists such as Reiko Brandon, Kenneth Bushnell, Charles Higa, Jerry Okimoto, Laura Smith, and Toshiko Takaezu. The HSFCA was established by the State Legislature in 1965 as the official arts agency of Hawai'i. In 1967, the state’s role as patron of the arts was further augmented with the creation of the Art in Public Places program, the first such program in the United States.

Intertwine: A Selection of Hawai'i Fiber Art
Thru January 17, 2009

Intertwine presents a sampling of textile and fiber works from the Art in Public Places Collection. The exhibition showcases a variety of art spanning several decades, with a mix of styles, media, and techniques expressive of both tradition and innovation. Featuring works by local artists, such as Wendy Kim Messier, Marcia Morse, Hester Robinson, and Jean Williams, the exhibition gives visitors an opportunity to see and experience a mix of fiber art that is uniquely reflective of Hawai'i’s diverse artistic and cultural heritage. This exhibition is held in conjunction with the 11th Biennial Symposium of the Textile Society of America, a special program featuring textile arts exhibitions at museums throughout Honolulu.

He Alo A He Alo Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai'i – No closing date set yet

He Alo A He Alo 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.

Palolo Kids and Friends – No closing date set yet

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

“EDC: Night Passage” by Kenneth Bushnell

“Birth” by Jean Williams

“Portrait de Phyllis Dobson” by Diego Rivera

“Hawaiian Boy on the Beach” by Francis Haar

I Love Art Gallery – New Educational Space
Explores Elements of Art and Design

I Love Art Gallery encourages museum visitors to learn about art as artists do – by touching, observing, exploring, thinking, and reading. This education center was created to promote understanding and appreciation of the arts, and to encourage the public to increase their own awareness of the place and significance of art in their own lives. Visitors of all ages are able to learn together in a refreshing and informal setting.

The gallery focuses on the vocabulary and structure of art-making through the elements and principles of art and design (such as line, shape, form, space, and texture), ties information to objects currently on view in our galleries, and provides hands-on activities to experience art materials. The viewer is encouraged to explore the gallery to discover insights and ideas, become familiar with the language of art, and directly experience how the artworks in our galleries are created. This gallery is modified with each new exhibition.

The “I Love Art Gallery" encourages museum visitors to learn about elements of art through hands-on activities.

Exploring art together is a great way to spend some quality time with your family.

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

Looking for a great place for lunch? Try out 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.

Located on the first floor of the museum, 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 on First Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information or to make reservations, call 536-5900. Lunch reservations are recommended for the popular dining spot. 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.

Downtown @ the HiSAM is a popular lunch spot.

The take-out counter offers delicious bentos.

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, 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. Members will also receive discounts at Downtown @ the HiSAM or Shop@HiSAM. Join by phone by calling 536-2644, or you can download a brochure which includes an application form by clicking on Friends of HiSAM Brochure.

HiSAM Volunteer Opportunities

We need enthusiastic, outgoing people to assist museum visitors and help them appreciate our current exhibitions.

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.
Second Saturday Assistant – Help with arts events.

To apply, download HiSAM 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

For details click 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, email 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

For more information on HSFCA programs, services, and events, click on Publications and Documents. Copies of HSFCA Enews, Art Reach newsletters, and HSFCA Annual Reports are located at this site.

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.

Sign Up for HSFCA Enews

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Visit our website at www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

Art Reach Spring 2008