DOWNTOWN ART CENTER

located upstairs at

1041 Nuʻuanu Ave 

in the heart of Downtown Honolulu

ON VIEW IN THE MAIN GALLERY

DANCE ON THE EDGE

OF THE WITCHES’ CAULDRON

Curated by Tom Klobe, this important exhibition features renowned Hawaiʻi artists who have, throughout their lives, pushed beyond all borders. In other words, they have danced on the edge of the witches' cauldron, balancing between the fire on one side and the boiling stew on the other. Five artists are featured in the exhibition: Fred Roster, Pat Hickman, Allyn Bromley, Sally French, and Linda Kane.

Mahalo to sponsor Sharon Twigg-Smith for her generous support of this exhibition.

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FEATURED COMMUNITY EVENT

HEART of HONOLULU

Annual Open Streets Art Festival

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11 am - 4 pm

Free & Outside on Nuʻuanu Ave

Join DAC and a variety of artists and arts organizations as we open Chinatown’s central Nuʻuanu Ave to pedestrian traffic. Come experience and enjoy this celebration of the HEART—Heritage, Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Restaurants, and Theatre & Performing Arts—of our beloved Chinatown Arts District. Fun for all ages; featuring art, live music, food, creative local vendors, performances, and more.

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Exhibitions
DAC VOLUNTEER ART SHOW
Apr 3
DAC VOLUNTEER ART SHOW

A showcase of art by our wonderful volunteers.

DANCE ON THE EDGE OF THE WITCHES' CAULDRON
May 1
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.

JOURNEY TO A PLACE CALLED HOME: A Capstone Exhibition by Andre Toribio
May 6
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.

FIBER HAWAIʻI EXHIBITION 2026
Jun 5
FIBER HAWAIʻI EXHIBITION 2026

This biennial exhibition challenges artists to create works “In, Of, or About Fiber".” More information TBA.

ELEMENTAL SYNERGY
Jul 3
ELEMENTAL SYNERGY

An exploration of the interplay of earth, air, fire, wood, and water, expressed through diverse techniques and artistic media. More information TBA.

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

An annual showcase of craftsmanship, innovation, and fine woodwork using Hawai’i-grown woods. More information TBA.

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

Juried works of traditional and contemporary craft selected from across the state of Hawai`i. More information TBA.

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

A juried selection of fine water media by local artists. More information TBA.

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

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

CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

UPCOMING EVENTS

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HEART of Honolulu Street Festival 2026
May 9
HEART of Honolulu Street Festival 2026

Join DAC and a variety of artists and arts organizations as we transform Nuʻuanu Avenue in Chinatown into a pedestrian district filled with art, live music, food, local vendors, performances, and more.

Free, outside on Nuʻuanu Avenue.

DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
May 16
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu

Historian Gary R 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.

$20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

DAC STORYTELLING NIGHT with Special Guest Dean Carrico
May 16
DAC STORYTELLING NIGHT with Special Guest Dean Carrico

Part of DAC’s monthly storytelling series in partnership with Honolulu master storyteller Jeff Gere.

Join Dean Carrico: punk musician, journalist, bartender, and author of "Dean’s List: Conversations with a 6am Bartender.”

$10 Per Person in the 2nd Floor Classroom.

DAC UNBIRTHDAY PARTY
May 17
DAC UNBIRTHDAY PARTY

Celebrate the magic of transformation at this whimsical afternoon event inspired by butterflies. Walk the red carpet into a vibrant gathering featuring live music by local band ESD (Every Single Day), creative art activities, and complimentary pizza, cookies, and tea.

$20 per person in the DAC Classroom, register ahead of time!

QUIRKY CRAFTERS: Mini Charity Craft Show
May 24
QUIRKY CRAFTERS: Mini Charity Craft Show

Join Quirky Crafters for a fun day with friends, as you shop from a curated collective of local crafters, while also helping to support local charities!

Free and open to the public in our 2nd Floor Classroom.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes
May 7
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 centers on beach landscapes and focuses on texture and brush strokes.

OPENINGS: Knotless & Knotted Netting Workshop with Pat Hickman - SOLD OUT
May 13
OPENINGS: Knotless & Knotted Netting Workshop with Pat Hickman - SOLD OUT

$75 per person — All skill levels and experience

Special guest instructor Pat Hickman leads a hands-on workshop exploring netting and looping, two ancient, globally-used openwork textile structures.

Artwork: “Dawn and Dusk” by Pat Hickman.

BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks/Postcards
May 14
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks/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 centers on travel sketchbooks and postcards and focuses on simple line drawings and perspective.

SOULCOLLAGE WELLNESS WORKSHOP with Dayl Workman: Words to Live By
May 23
SOULCOLLAGE WELLNESS WORKSHOP with Dayl Workman: Words to Live By

$25 Per Person — All skill levels and experience 

Dayl Workman leads a reflective, creative workshop using the SoulCollage® process to help participants discover personal values and meaningful words that guide their authentic path. No artistic experience needed, all materials provided, and participants leave with handcrafted collage cards and a daily practice for connecting to their inner wisdom.

BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes
Jun 4
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 centers on jungle landscapes and focuses on texture and brush strokes.

BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards
Jun 11
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 centers on Botanicals and Postcards, and focuses on form and negative space.

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR with Dwayne Adams (6-Week Course)
Jun 14
INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR with Dwayne Adams (6-Week Course)

$240 Per Person (Package of 6 Sessions) — Intermediate Skill Level, Watercolors.

This six-Sunday intermediate watercolor class led by Dwayne Adams features weekly demos and guided painting on values and shadows, beach landscapes, expressive figures, florals, and urban scenes, culminating in a final session where students paint from their own photographs with individualized guidance.

BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes
Jun 18
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 centers on beach landscapes and focuses on texture and brush strokes.