See the Scholastic Art Award Winners at Capitol Modern
The awards ceremony kicks off the start of the exhibition on March 1, with the art on view through April 1.
Galleries & Museums
See Hawai‘i Triennial 2025’s Featured Artists at Capitol Modern
Hawai‘i Triennial starts on Saturday, Feb. 15, with Capitol Modern one of the venues hosting art exhibitions and free public events.
Your Insider Guide to the Hawai‘i Triennial
Admire 100+ artworks themed around Aloha Nō at venues across the state from Feb. 15 to May 4, 2025.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 6–12, 2025
Sail on a Hawaiian canoe, celebrate Black History Month, adopt a cute canine, see a local play and more.
Where to Take Fun Classes on O‘ahu
New year, new hobbies, crafts and skills for you to acquire at studios and community centers around town.
Punahou Carnival’s Art Gallery Is a Fundraising Powerhouse
This year, Hawai‘i’s largest pop-up art show will feature 250 artists and about 1,200 pieces. The artwork, like in past years, is expected to rack up enormous sales during the two-day celebration.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 9–15, 2025
Ring in the Year of the Snake, watch golf pros tee off, pau hana at a museum, spot humpback whales and more.
Find New Paints of View in This Satoru Abe Exhibition
“Satoru Abe: 100 New Paintings” is on view at UH Mānoa through Dec. 8.
Yes, Queens! Join the Honolulu Pride Celebration at Capitol Modern
This month’s First Friday on Oct. 4 at Capitol Modern will be a drag extravaganza.
On View: 9 Crazy-Good New Art Exhibits to See in September
The O‘ahu art scene is popping off with a ton of great shows this month. Here’s where we’ll be heading.
Home of the Tigers: McKinley High School’s Artist Legacy
A new exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art celebrates the many McKinley High School alumni who have made an impact on modern art.
Don’t Miss HoMA’s Fashioning Aloha Exhibition
Leaving Sept. 1, this exhibition is a fun and colorful exploration of alohawear’s origins, cultural crossovers and signature motifs.
The Cricket Scrolls: Unearthed Gems in HoMA’s “Miyabi” Exhibition
Discovering the true history of the 240-year-old cricket scrolls, which are now on view to the public for the first time.
Pacific Pride: The 13th FestPAC Hits Our Shores
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture comes to Hawai‘i for the first time with multiple venues on O‘ahu hosting exhibits and performances.
Capitol Modern Invites You to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
The museum is one of the main host sites of the largest celebration of Pacific Islanders from June 7–14.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Shangri La
The center’s “8x8: Source” exhibition shares a unique view into the diverse voices and creativity of artists across Hawai'i.
6 Reasons to Visit Capitol Modern This Spring
See what’s new at Honolulu’s fabulous and free contemporary art museum.
The Fusion Makes Its Big Debut at Capitol Modern
New for 2024: Friday Night Tempo concerts with eclectic music partnerships, starting with The Fusion on Jan. 19.
Soul on Tap: Cultural Resources of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s spirit can be found, and accessed more easily than ever, in our cultural repositories. Here are some resources.
Rock Out at Capitol Modern on First Friday
See homegrown indie bands WND WRD and Ivory City perform live on Dec. 1.
Family-Friendly Events This Winter
Here are a few cool activities the whole ‘ohana will enjoy this winter.
Q&A With Karen Ewald, New Executive Director of Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
See how she’s shaping the future of Capitol Modern.
Drag Queens Take Over First Friday at Capitol Modern
Join the Honolulu Pride Month celebration at Capitol Modern on Friday, Oct. 6, featuring a guided art tour, live music and a drag show.
