CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
ELEMENTAL SYNERGY
Main Gallery: An exploration of the interplay of earth, air, fire, wood, and water, expressed through diverse techniques and artistic media, curated by Anika Kuntze and Kathy Chang, with support from Allison Wong.
REHAB Hospital of the Pacific Presents: The REHAB Difference
Courtyard Gallery: REHAB Hospital's Creative Arts Program hosts this exhibition, where patients use art to share their personal recovery journeys, highlighting the unique, specialized care provided by Hawaiʻi and the Pacific's only certified Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Find out more at rehabhospital.org.
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.
HAWAIʻI'S WOODSHOW: Na Laʻau O Hawaiʻi
Main Gallery: An annual showcase of craftsmanship, innovation, and fine woodwork using Hawai’i-grown woods. More information TBA.
Amber Aguirre: “Marginalized”
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.
HAWAIʻI CRAFTSMEN: Annual Statewide Exhibition 2026
Main Gallery: Juried works of traditional and contemporary craft selected from across the state of Hawai`i.
HAWAIʻI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: Open Exhibition 2026
Main Gallery: A juried selection of fine water media by local artists.
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.
HAWAIʻI CRAFTSMEN: FIBER HAWAIʻI 2026
Main Gallery: This biennial exhibition challenges artists to create works “In, Of, or About Fiber".” More information at hawaiicraftsmen.org/fiber2026.
JOURNEY TO A PLACE CALLED HOME: A Capstone Exhibition by Andre Toribio
A capstone exhibition from DAC's own Andre Toribio.
Andre’s exhibition weaves together painting, drawing, poetry, and video to explore themes of spirituality, celestial space, and belonging.
墨花 SUMIBANA: “Ink Flowers”
DAC is honored to host three Hawaii schools of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), as they come together with Toin Misho-ryu Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) for Sumibana, "Ink Flowers" a collaborative exhibition celebrating the beauty of both art forms. Calligraphy by pioneer master calligrapher Kampo Harada.
DANCE ON THE EDGE OF THE WITCHES' CAULDRON
Curated by Tom Klobe, this exhibition five artists who have, throughout their lives, pushed beyond all borders: Fred Roster, Pat Hickman, Allyn Bromley, Sally French, and Linda Kane.
Mahalo to sponsor Sharon Twigg-Smith for her generous support of this exhibition.
HEAT AND PRESSURE: Hawai'i Craftsmen and Honolulu Printmakers
Hawaiʻi Craftsmen and Honolulu Printmakers unite for a collaborative exhibition showcasing local ceramics and printmaking, crafted through the application of heat, pressure, and inspiration.
BEAUTY OF PASTELS 2026: Open Juried Show
The annual Pastel Artists of Hawaii open exhibition, juried this year by Terrilynn Dubreuil.
99% TRANSPARENT: Hawai'i Watercolor Society 2026 Member's Show
The annual member’s show from The Hawai’i Watercolor Society. Juried by Sterling Edwards and accompanied by 3D pieces from The Glass Fusion Collective.
PACIFIC NEW MEDIA: Contemporary Photography in Hawaiʻi 2026
This annual photography exhibition features a juried selection of individual images and thematic portfolios from artists across the state.
ARCHITECTS AS ARTISTS 2026
A showcase of creative work from architects, architecture students, and professionals in architecture-related fields across Hawai‘i. This exhibition aims to deepen public appreciation for the artistry within the architectural community, and its impact on Hawaii.
SPACE AGE LIFE: Future Design 1957-1974
An exhibition showcasing a portion of Tim Apicella’s collection from a period in American and European social culture when industrial designers created with optimism, enthusiasm, and bold innovation, producing consumer goods enabled by new technologies.
HONOULIULI NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: 10th Anniverary
The finale event of the Honouliuli 10th Anniversary Celebrations, marking a decade of collaborative efforts to preserve and share the powerful history of Honouliuli National Historic Site. This prior interment camp stands as a vital reminder of Hawaiʻi’s World War II experiences of martial law, incarceration, and prisoners of war.
KOREA CULTURE DESIGN COUNCIL: 18th Annual Exhibition and Independent Solo Exhibitions
This exhibition showcases outstanding works across a wide range of media by an international group of highly accomplished artists. Emphasizing excellence in design, skill, and creativity, the exhibition presents global artistic perspectives while inspiring and supporting Hawaiʻi’s diverse arts community.
GO FIGURE: Figures & Portraits from Hawaiʻi’s Artists
This exhibition features the amazing work of many artists who attend our weekly uninstructed Monday Night Life Drawing, facilitated by Jared Wickware, and Tuesday Portrait sessions, facilitated by Alla Parsons.