DOWNTOWN ART CENTER

in the heart of Downtown Honolulu at

1041 Nuʻuanu Ave 

UPCOMING IN THE MAIN GALLERY

HAWAIʻI'S WOODSHOW:
Na Laʻau O Hawaiʻi

AUGUST 7 - 29, 2026 

Artwork: “Moving to Paradise” by Anika Kuntze

Now celebrating its 34th year, Hawai'i's Woodshow™ showcases outstanding furniture, sculpture, turned pieces, and fine crafts made from Hawai'i-grown wood. The exhibition champions sustainable forestry and connects artists with collectors, buyers, and the broader community.

  • When: August 7–29, 2026

  • First Friday Reception: August 7, 5–8 pm

  • Artists Reception & Awards: August 8, 2–4 pm

  • Hawaiian Cordage Workshop with Ken Ching and Lynn Grabeal: Saturday, August 15, 1 p.m. (FREE and open to the public)

  • Wood Carving Demonstration by Keith Matson: Saturday, August 22 at 1 p.m. (FREE and open to the public)

For more information, visit woodshow.hawaiiforest.org.

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CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
WOMEN’S WORK
Aug 7
WOMEN’S WORK

Courtyard Gallery: This exhibition unites kupuna women artists from across Hawaii, exploring the broad theme of women's work through diverse pieces spanning figurative, landscape, and nature-based art.

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HAWAIʻI'S WOODSHOW: Na Laʻau O Hawaiʻi
Aug 7
HAWAIʻI'S WOODSHOW: Na Laʻau O Hawaiʻi

Main Gallery: Hawai'i's Woodshow™ showcases outstanding furniture, sculpture, turned pieces, and fine crafts made from Hawai'i-grown wood.

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Amber Aguirre: “Marginalized: Portraits in Identity and Sign”
Sep 2
Amber Aguirre: “Marginalized: Portraits in Identity and Sign”

Courtyard Gallery: Artist Amber Aguirre presents an exhibition of busts representing individuals who have been excluded from mainstream society due to their differences from the dominant white/heterosexual/christian/male majority that holds the power in our society.

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HAWAIʻI CRAFTSMEN: Annual Statewide Exhibition 2026
Sep 4
HAWAIʻI CRAFTSMEN: Annual Statewide Exhibition 2026

Main Gallery: Juried works of traditional and contemporary craft selected from across the state of Hawai`i.

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HAWAIʻI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: Open Exhibition 2026
Sep 29
HAWAIʻI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: Open Exhibition 2026

Main Gallery: A juried selection of fine water media by local artists.

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ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI Biennial 2026
Nov 6
ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI Biennial 2026

Main Gallery: The state’s largest and longest-running all-media juried exhibition, designed to showcase the best of Hawai`i’s contemporary art.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events List
PREP TALK: GETTING READY FOR ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI BIENNIAL 2026 with Tom Klobe
Aug 9
PREP TALK: GETTING READY FOR ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI BIENNIAL 2026 with Tom Klobe

Join Tom Klobe, for a practical workshop designed to help artists prepare for the upcoming Artists of Hawaiʻi Biennial 2026. The session will cover key topics, including how to prepare and present your artwork, what to expect from the jurying process, and business essentials such as pricing your work and writing effective artist statements.

Sunday, August 9 from 11:30 AM - 1 PM

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DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Aug 15
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu

Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.

Saturday, August 15 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

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DAC STORYTELLING NIGHT WITH DAVID O’SHEA
Aug 15
DAC STORYTELLING NIGHT WITH DAVID O’SHEA

For 22 years, actor, urban storyteller and oral archivist David O'Shea has been collecting true stories from WWII vets in memory of his late father. This is his first public performance sharing these tales of close calls, lousy food, and old soldiers finding meaning 60 years later.

Saturday, August 15 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM; $10 per person

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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Class List
INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR with Dwayne Adams (October 2026)
Oct 11
INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR with Dwayne Adams (October 2026)

$360 Per Person (Package of 6 Sessions) — Intermediate Skill Level, Watercolors.

This six-Sunday intermediate watercolor class led by Dwayne Adams (October 11–November 15) covers composition, values, and dynamic painting across landscapes, water scenes, urban settings, and figures. One session will use YUPO (materials provided), and another (October 25) will be a plein air outdoor session using minimal supplies.

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