DOWNTOWN ART CENTER

in the heart of Downtown Honolulu at

1041 Nuʻuanu Ave 

 
 

CALL TO ARTISTS NOW OPEN!
August 15 - September 15, 2026

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ON VIEW IN THE MAIN GALLERY

HAWAIʻI'S WOODSHOW:
Na Laʻau O Hawaiʻi

AUGUST 7 - 29, 2026 

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 20 celebrated 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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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
DAC STORYTELLING NIGHT WITH DAVID O’SHEA
Sep 26
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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DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Oct 10
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, October 10 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Class List
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes
Sep 17
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Jungle Landscapes.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards
Sep 24
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Botanical Postcards.

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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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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes
Oct 22
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Beach Landscapes.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks
Oct 29
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Travel Sketchbooks.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes
Nov 5
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Jungle Landscapes.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards
Nov 12
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Botanical Postcards.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes (Copy)
Nov 19
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes (Copy)

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Beach Landscapes.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks (Copy)
Dec 3
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks (Copy)

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Travel Sketchbooks.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes (Copy)
Dec 10
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes (Copy)

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Jungle Landscapes.

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