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Calls for artists (August 2025)
Calls for artists and exhibitions in Hawaiʻi (August 2025).
SFCA Board of Commissioners approves loan to British Museum
The SFCA Board of Commissioners has approved the loan of “Kapa Moe: Hae Hawaiʻi” by Bernice Akamine from the Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) to the British Museum for an upcoming exhibition.
Curator-led tours of HT25 at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum through December 2025
Hawaiʻi Contemporary is presenting free tours of the Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025 (HT25) exhibit at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art
SFCA Board of Commissioners General Meeting August 22, 2025
SFCA Board of Commissioners general meeting Friday, August 22, 202512:00 p.m. until adjourned.Kauaʻi: Office of Economic Development, 4444 Rice Street,
“How do I get my art into the Hawaiʻi SFCA public art collection?”
Currently, most artworks for the SFCA Art in Public Places Collection are purchased from local art exhibits. Having your artwork
Preschool students explore connection between wai and kai through art
After learning about the Hawaiian water cycle, ʻAlani Strode Montessori preschool students explored the connection between wai (fresh water) and
Now hiring: Accountant IV
Work at the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts! Now hiring: Accountant IV. Honolulu, island of Oʻahu. This is
Artworks approved for purchase at July 2025 SFCA Board of Commissioners meeting
Twenty-one artworks were approved for purchase at the July 18, 2025 SFCA Board of Commissioners meeting. These artworks will be
SFCA Community Arts Grant Program FY2027 Applications open August 1, 2025
Community Arts Grants applications open on Hawaii.GoSmart.org on August 1, 2025. The first part of the application, the Intent to Apply, must be submitted by September 30, 2025.
SFCA in the news: Arts agency copes with funding gaps (Honolulu Star Advertiser July 15, 2025)
“While the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is due to receive about $1 million in federal funds from
SFCA in the news: Kamakani Konia in Kamehameha Schools alumni magazine
Kamakani Konia, SFCA Art in Public Places Program director, is in the Kamehameha Schools “I Mua” alumni magazine this month.
SFCA Artists in the Schools spotlight: Maui High School students use art to connect with marine science
Close to 100 paintings of marine life by Maui High School students are on display at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary in Kihei, Maui. Students worked as both scientists and artists to communicate the value of Hawaii’s ocean ecosystem.
SFCA Board of Commissioners General Meeting July 18, 2025
Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:00 a.m. until completed. In-person at the No. 1 Capitol District Building Multipurpose Room and online via Zoom.
Hawaiʻi State Art Museum new schedule as of August 2025
Open days will be reduced to four days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) as of August 1, 2025.
SFCA announces new Art in Public Places Collection online database
The SFCA Art in Public Places Collection online database can be searched by artist, medium, artwork title, and more! Information
July 2025 Arts and Culture Calendar
This arts and culture calendar features SFCA grantees, partners, and Hawaiʻi state and local government programs and events. Questions regarding
“The Spark Within” public school teacher art exhibition at Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
“The Spark Within” exhibit at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum has been extended through August 29, 2025.
Hawaiʻi Open Arts spotlight: Waiāhole Heroes at Wai Fair
Photo: fishpond diorama by Waiāhole Elementary School student. Shirley Lam, Capitol Modern Museum Education Coordinator, attended the Wai Fest at
June 2025 Calls for Artists
Graphic: promotional flyer for the Hawaiʻi Island Arts Alliance call for artists, “15th Annual Abstract Only!” exhibit. A list of
June 2025 Arts and Culture Events
Graphic: promotional flyer for the “Lauhala: Weaving Knowledge and Practice” exhibit at Wailoa Center. This arts and culture post features
Informational Briefing: House Committee on Culture and Arts, May 22, 2025
House of RepresentativesCommittee on Culture and ArtsInformational Briefing Date: Thursday May 22, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m.Place: Conference Room 309, Hawaiʻi State
SFCA Board of Commissioners General Meeting May 2025
The SFCA Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the No. 1 Capitol District building Multi-purpose
2025 Grant-in-Aid for Arts and Culture
Photo: Kāhuli Leo Leʻa May Day 2025 celebration of Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero’s legacy with Hālau Nā Kamalei O Līlīlehua.
Action Alert: Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance urges public to tell Governor Green to veto HB1378
Photo: arts advocates holding signs at the 2025 Art at the Capitol event. The Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance is a nonprofit
2025 King Kamehameha Celebrations
2025 Schedule of Events The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission has posted a schedule of events on KamehamehaDay.hawaii.gov. Please note that
AFTA: Protect the National Endowment for the Arts
“America’s strength lies in its cultural richness, creativity, and innovation. Now more than ever, Congress must defend and restore the
Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance Community Call May 8 at noon
Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance (HAA) is holding an arts advocacy community call this Thursday, May 8, at 12:00 p.m. Hawaiʻi Standard
May 2025 Newsletters
The May 2025 email newsletters for the SFCA and Capitol Modern have been published and can be read online. Previous
NASAA: $3.3 billion in value added to Hawaiʻi’s economy by the arts
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that arts and cultural production accounts for 2.95% of the Hawaiʻi economy ($3,252,734,000)
Friends of Capitol Modern holding fundraiser gala
Friends of Capitol Modern (the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum) is holding the Mod Gala 2025, “Botanical Rhapsody”, on May 3,
Mural painting at State Capitol Friday April 11
During the 2025 Art at the Capitol event, Artist Solomon Enos will be painting lei on construction barriers around the
2025 Art at the Capitol
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s 16th annual Art at the Capitol event is Friday, April 11, 2025. Free and open to
Student art exhibit: “Stories from Nature”
Mid-Pacific Kindergarten and 1st and 2nd gradesApril 7-25, 2025Turnaround Gallery in Capitol Modern (second floor, back of Lēʻahi Gallery)Monday –
Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance community call April 10, 2025
Get updates and next steps in the Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance community call this Thursday, April 10 Link to meeting: Community
Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance opposes bill dismantling Works of Art Special Fund
HB1378-HD2-SD1 has been scheduled for a hearing on Thursday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. This is a decision-making hearing and no oral
HAA Community Call March 12, 2025
The Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance is holding a Community Call on Zoom, March 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Link: https://zoom.us/j/9926262694?omn=91247796811
2025 Newsletters (SFCA and Capitol Modern)
Email newsletters for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) and Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum. Calendar year 2025.
Outreach Initiative Grant Program applications open Monday, March 3, 2025
Outreach Initiative Program Fiscal Year 2026 applications for organizations are open Monday, March 3 – Monday, April 14, 2025 (5:00
SFCA Board of Commissioners meeting March 12, 2025
SFCA Board of Commissioners general meeting Wednesday, March 12, 202511:00 a.m.No. 1 Capitol District Building Multipurpose Roomor on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/84543818626?pwd=DBLwPyufBH9jQDJCD6bJs5dFVLQC13.1 Agenda: 2025_03-12
Now Hiring: Administrative Services Assistant and Accounting Clerk (February 2025)
These job postings may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered. Artwork
FY2024 SFCA Annual Report
The fiscal year (FY) 2024 Annual Report for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts has been published. The
SFCA announces Kamakani Konia as Art in Public Places Program Director
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) announces Kamakani Konia as SFCA Art in Public Places Program
2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers
Why do museums matter to you? We want to know how we can support and engage you in 2025 and
SFCA Board of Commissioners approves purchase of 17 artworks for SFCA Art in Public Places Collection
Satoru Abe, “169” oil painting, 2019-2021. Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the
SFCA Board APP Committee Meeting February 11, 2025
SFCA Board of Commissioners Art in Public Places Committee meeting Tuesday, February 11, 20251:00 p.m.No. 1 Capitol District Building Multipurpose
Do you want to encourage your legislators to support the arts in Hawaiʻi?
Positive action Ask for a public hearing of measures you support! After bills have been introduced, they need to be
Volunteer at Capitol Modern (March 2025)
Capitol Modern is seeking volunteers for the 2025 Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibit opening reception and awards ceremony on
2025 Hawaiʻi State Legislature and the SFCA
Update: 2025 Summary As of May 2, 2025, of the bills introduced, only HB1378 made it through conference and now
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