A list of federal, state, and other arts and culture calls for artists and other opportunities. Questions regarding a particular opportunity should be directed to the organization listed with the […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Nomination and applications are now open for the 2026–2028 Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate and can be found online on our website: sfca.hawaii.gov/programs-for-artists-presenters/hawaii-state-poet-laureate. Nominations may be made by an organization or […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Event information About the mini-concert Come join Jessica Ackerley, Floteson, Max High, Jonny Lam, and Illnomadic (Navid Najafi) as they celebrate the latest Lōʻihi Records release, “Broken Cassette, Volume 1” in the […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Ke Kumu Hawaiʻi is holding a two-day workshop in traditional Hawaiian twined basketry at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum on October 15 and 22, 2025. Spaces are limited; for more […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
The official state portrait of Governor David Ige was unveiled and dedicated on September 21 at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum. Governor Ige served as the state’s eighth governor, […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Exhibit: “Bamboo to Brass: Sonic Journeys Across the Philippines” A display of Indigenous Filipino musical instruments, curated by House of Gongs, will be in the ground floor glass case (across […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Download a copy of this flyer to print and share: SFCA-APP Axiell printable (PDF). Explore the Art in Public Places Collection online at sfca.hawaii.gov/app-art. Search by island, artist…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
The annual Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition portal opens October 1, 2025. Hawai’i students grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) are eligible. Gold Key award-winning artworks from the competition […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
This arts and culture calendar features SFCA grantees, partners, and Hawaiʻi state and local government programs and events. Questions regarding a particular program or event should be directed to the […]| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
A small survey of traditional printmaking mediums combined with a selection of collage and mixed media pieces. All artworks from the Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Currently, most artworks for the SFCA Art in Public Places Collection are purchased from local art exhibits. Having your artwork for sale in a juried or curated exhibit that has requested an AASC…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
After learning about the Hawaiian water cycle, ʻAlani Strode Montessori preschool students explored the connection between wai (fresh water) and kai (ocean) and expressed their reflections through…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Work at the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts! Now hiring: Accountant IV. Honolulu, island of Oʻahu. This is a full-time, permanent position. Performs difficult professional accounting work…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Twenty-one artworks were approved for purchase at the July 18, 2025 SFCA Board of Commissioners meeting. These artworks will be in Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
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.| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
“While the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is due to receive about $1 million in federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, it grapples with about a $1 million shortage in state…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Kamakani Konia, SFCA Art in Public Places Program director, is in the Kamehameha Schools “I Mua” alumni magazine this month. As the APP Program director, Kamakani is also the Capitol Modern: the…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
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…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
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.| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Open days will be reduced to four days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) as of August 1, 2025.| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
The SFCA Art in Public Places Collection online database can be searched by artist, medium, artwork title, and more! Information includes current location. Go to sfca.hawaii.gov/app-art to get started.| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
This arts and culture calendar features SFCA grantees, partners, and Hawaiʻi state and local government programs and events. Questions regarding a particular program or event should be directed to the…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
“The Spark Within” exhibit at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum has been extended through August 29, 2025.| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Photo: fishpond diorama by Waiāhole Elementary School student. Shirley Lam, Capitol Modern Museum Education Coordinator, attended the Wai Fest at Windward Mall in May, which included 2nd and 3rd…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Graphic: promotional flyer for the Hawaiʻi Island Arts Alliance call for artists, “15th Annual Abstract Only!” exhibit. A list of federal, state, and other arts and culture grants/opportunities.| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Graphic: promotional flyer for the “Lauhala: Weaving Knowledge and Practice” exhibit at Wailoa Center. This arts and culture post features SFCA grantees, partners, and Hawaiʻi state and local…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Arts Informational Briefing Date: Thursday May 22, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Conference Room 309, Hawaiʻi State Capitol. Videoconference on YouTube.| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
The SFCA Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the No. 1 Capitol District building Multi-purpose Room (ground floor) and online via Zoom. Meeting agenda: Public Meetings…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Photo: Kāhuli Leo Leʻa May Day 2025 celebration of Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero’s legacy with Hālau Nā Kamalei O Līlīlehua. Photo credit: ʻŌiwi TV. The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s 2025 Grant-in-Aid (GIA)…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Photo: arts advocates holding signs at the 2025 Art at the Capitol event. The Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance is a nonprofit arts advocacy organization. Subscribe to Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance email news for Action…| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
