The Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts of the City and County of Honolulu, has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Aloha Festivals in support of this annual cultural tradition. Managing Director Kirk Caldwell presented the grant to the Aloha Festivals on behalf of Mayor Mufi Hannemann on Saturday, September 19, 2009 during the Waikiki Hoolaulea at the Royal Hawaiian Center stage.
Pictured are Kirk Caldwell, managing director of the City and County of Honolulu; Jay Talwar, co-chair of the Aloha Festivals Board of Directors; and Michael Pili Pang, executive director of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts.
August 27, 2009
City Awards $20,000 to Honolulu Theatre for Youth
The City and County of Honolulu has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) in support of its 2009-2010 performance season.
The grant supports the production of free community performances as an extension of HTY's educational outreach program, which includes performances for youth in the Olomana Correctional Facility. The community performances are directed to children and families who are unable to attend HTY performances at Tenney Theatre or at school.
Mayor Mufi Hannemann presented the check to HTY on Friday, August 28, at the opening for the 7:30 p.m. showing of Nightingale at Tenney Theatre.
"Now in its eighth season, the Honolulu Theatre for Youth's educational outreach offerings continues to grow and enrich children and their families throughout our communities," said Mayor Hannemann. "The City is proud to support HTY's efforts to bring the performing arts to our young people."
"The partnership the City has with Honolulu Theatre for Youth helps ensure Honolulu's performing artists continue to have opportunities present their work," said Michael Pili Pang, executive director of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. "In addition, the public-private partnerships that are facilitated through this program contribute to the viability of our cultural economy."
Founded in 1955, HTY is Hawaii's only professional nonprofit theatre. The grant was awarded by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. Funding by MOCA supports HTY's efforts to broaden its reach in the community.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
City Accepting Applications for
Art Production Grants
The Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is accepting applications from non-profit organizations on Oahu seeking grants for the creation of new and original artistic works.
The Mayor's Production Grant Program is the only one of its kind in Hawaii dedicated to the creation of new and original works in the performing and literary arts. Awards of up to $5,000 will be available. The deadline for submittal of applications is Thursday, August 13, 2009.
Grants are available in the following fields: dance, theater, music, short film, and literature. Applicants must be tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organizations (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) in the City and County of Honolulu. Projects must take place between December 1, 2009, and November 30, 2010, and must benefit the people of Oahu.
"The Production Grant Program has supported wonderful works that showcase and exemplify the artistic richness of Honolulu," said Mayor Mufi Hannemann. "The program is an excellent opportunity for community organizations to perpetuate and increase awareness of their art, and is also a means for the City to stimulate the cultural economy."
Only one grant may be awarded to an organization in any one fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Funds are not granted for scholarships, to benefit individuals, or for religious programs. Grants are generally not approved for conferences, festivals, or operations.
Proposals must be received by MOCA by 4:30 p.m. on August 13, 2009. Incomplete or late entries will not be accepted. Completed proposals should be submitted to MOCA, 530 South King Street, Room 404, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Hand-delivered proposals must be submitted during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
For more details about the grant program, visit www.honolulu.gov.moca or contact MOCA at 768-6622 or email at moca-grants@honolulu.gov.
Download the application here.
February 9, 2009
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Black History Month Exhibition at Honolulu Hale
In commemoration of Black History Month in February, the African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawaii (AADCCH) is sponsoring a Black History Month education exhibition in the courtyard of Honolulu Hale, February 3–26.
The exhibition features cultural artifacts and displays about the accomplishments and contributions African and African American have made in Hawaii and elsewhere.
The opening ceremony took place on February 3 at 5:30 p.m. At the opening, Elisha Nakali, an internationally renowned percussionist from Kenya, showcased the sounds and melodies of indigenous rhythmic instruments from Africa. Elisha has performed in South Korea, Japan, Switzerland, England, New York, Chicago, and South Africa.
"The exhibition is a true reflection of the cultural diversity we have here in Hawaii," said Mayor Mufi Hannemann. "We are grateful to organizations like the African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawaii for creating an event that reminds us all of the deeply rooted history and culture of African Americans."
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February 9, 2009
Dragonfly Sculpture At Kapiolani Park
Beginning tomorrow (Tuesday) patrons of Kapiolani Park may notice something missing in the landscape. Technicians from the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts will be temporarily removing the larger than life dragonfly sculpture entitled "Pinao" at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand Pool for repairs. Sculpture removal will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
"Pinao" was damaged in June 2008 when a branch from an iron wood tree fell on the sculpture, causing it to be facing downwards instead of upwards. Maintenance work will be conducted by Paul Saviskas, who is the original artist of the work.
The stainless steel sculpture was acquired by the City in February 2000 and it has been a mainstay at the park since it was installed in the Bandstand Pool in March 2001. When "Pinao" makes its return, the dragonfly will surely take flight once again.
The sculpture is among the more than 80 monuments and sculptures on display for public viewing throughout Oahu. There are more than 900 items in the City's art collection.
September 25, 2008
Mayor Designates October as Arts and Humanities Month in Honolulu
Mayor Mufi Hannemann will proclaim October as National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) in Honolulu at a special ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m., September 26, in his office.
The proclamation, which will invite everyone to visit a museum, art gallery, or historic site, will be presented to representatives of the arts community, the Hawaii Museums Association, and Alliance for Arts Education.
NAHM is a nation-wide collective celebration of culture in America. Held every October and coordinated by Americans for the Arts, it is the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. The City and County of Honolulu is joining thousands of arts organizations and communities across the nation to celebrate NAHM.
Mayor Hannemann said, "Arts and Humanities Month gives us all the opportunity to support Honolulu's artists, performers, museums, and galleries, and to celebrate the often overlooked economic, educational, and civic engagement values that the arts impart in our daily lives. Supporting and promoting the arts in Honolulu is something we should all take pride in and embrace, particularly given the diversity of our island community and the contributions our many ethnic groups have made to culture and the arts.
"As chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Committee on Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment, and Sports, we are succeeding in making the arts one of our national priorities and included it in our 10-Point Plan. With this proclamation, I encourage everyone to embrace the arts and make it an activity to enjoy and share with family and friends."
NAHM is also a time to remind and encourage organizations of the City's Adopt-a-Sculpture program. The program is an opportunity for organizations to express their civic pride by being actively involved in the preservation of public art. There are more than 80 public monuments and sculptures available for adoption throughout Oahu. For more information, call the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, at 768-6622.
February 7, 2008
Hawaii Theatre Center Awarded $75,000 City Grant
Mayor Mufi Hannemann has awarded a $75,000 City grant to the Hawaii Theatre Center to support its 2007-2008 Hana Hou! Hawaiian Music Series.
Mayor Hannemann said, "The Hawaii Theatre Center's commitment to perpetuating the arts through its wonderful cultural, artistic, and civic programs not only preserves and promotes Hawaii's unique heritage, but contributes to the revitalization of our Chinatown area. The work of the Hawaii Theatre has been among the key reasons AmericanStyle magazine ranked Honolulu as the No. 7 arts destination among mid-sized U.S. cities."
The mayor is scheduled to present the grant to Hawaii Theatre Center officials on Friday, February 8, at 8:00 p.m., at the theatre as part of the opening for the performance of the New Traditionalists.
The grant provides support for the production of at least six performances as part of the Hana Hou! Hawaiian Music Series from December 2007 through May 2008. The series will include performances by such artists as The Brothers Cazimero, Makaha Sons, and Nathan Aweau. The grant will also underwrite the presentation of "Hawaii Theatre Follies" in February and "In The Mood" in May.
The grant to the Honolulu Theatre Center was appropriated by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. The Hawaii Theatre Center will serve about 13,000 audience members during the season.
$5,000 Grant to Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus
The City also awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus for its 2007-2008 season.
Mayor Hannemann is scheduled to present the check on Saturday, February 9, at 6:00 p.m., at Kawaiahao Church when the chorus opens its 11th annual E Mele Kakou Choral Festival.
Said the mayor, "The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus is the longest-running and largest youth chorus in Hawaii. Since the 1960s, the organization has groomed our future performing artists, some of whom have gone on to enjoy great success. The chorus has done a tremendous job in representing Honolulu throughout the state, as well as nationally and internationally. The City is proud to support these efforts."
The grant provides support for the annual OPERAtunities program, four choral festivals, including the Pacific Rim Children's Choral Festival, and a number of collaborative projects. The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus serves 2,000 students grades K-12 during the year.
The grant to the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus was appropriated by the
Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts.
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December 3, 2007
CITY AWARDS $75,000 GRANT TO
HONOLULU SYMPHONY
Mayor Mufi Hannemann has awarded a $75,000 City grant to the Honolulu Symphony Society to support its 2007-2008 concert season.
"The Honolulu Symphony is a world-class orchestra that presents exceptional musical experiences and contributes to the cultural vitality of Honolulu," said Mayor Mufi Hannemann. "The City is proud to support the symphony, whose musical excellence enriches the lives of people."
The mayor is scheduled to present the check to the Honolulu Symphony Society as part of the opening for The Four Tops and The Spinners performance on December 7 at 8 p.m. in the Neal Blaisdell Arena.
The symphony's concert season includes 46 live performances from August 2007 through May 2008. Among them are classical MasterWorks concerts featuring principal conductor Andreas Delfs, world-renowned guest conductors and celebrated soloists; Pops concerts featuring conductor Matt Catingub and showcasing contemporary performers such as Kenny G and Keali'i Reichel; and two holiday performances.
The grant to the Honolulu Symphony Society was appropriated by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA).
MOCA support will help the Honolulu Symphony Society serve an anticipated 65,000 audience members during the concert season.
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STATE OF HONOLULU'S ARTS AND CULTURE
"It is an honor to represent the United States Conference of Mayors and particularly, my home, the City and County of Honolulu. I am also honored to be able speak with you on a topic that is very close to my heart; Arts and Culture. As the Chair of the Standing Committee on Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports of the United States Conference of Mayors, we recognize the importance the arts play in each and every city..." Click here to view Mayor Mufi Hannemann's full speech.
October 1, 2007
October designated as NATIONAL ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH in Honolulu
On September 28, 2007 Mayor Mufi Hannemann proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) in Honolulu at a signing ceremony at Honolulu Hale.
The proclamation, which invites everyone to visit a museum, art gallery or historic site in Honolulu, was presented to Betty Kam, president of the Hawaii Museums Association.
Mayor Hannemann said, "I welcome this opportunity to support Hawaii's artists, performers, museums and galleries because our cultural assets must be promoted, enhanced and renewed to protect our cultural identity.
"Our host culture's music and arts, fused with that of the many ethnic groups that migrated here, have blessed us with a unique contemporary Hawaiian culture that the City is committed to sustaining. With this proclamation, I encourage everyone to embrace the arts in October and make it an activity to enjoy and share with family and friends."
The City and County of Honolulu and Hawaii Museums Association are among hundreds of arts organizations in America to be a part of NAHM—the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation.
Since 1993, this annual event has encouraged millions of Americans to renew or begin a lifelong habit of active participation in the arts and humanities. The celebration grew out of National Arts Week, which was started in 1985 by the National Endowment for the Arts and Americans for the Arts.
For a listing of select museums and historic sites in Honolulu visit hawaiimuseums.org.
June 28, 2007
Winners Named for National Arts Program® in Honolulu
The winners of this year's National Arts Program® for the city and county of Honolulu were announced by Mayor Mufi Hannemann at the opening reception on Thursday, June 28, 2007.
Mayor Hannemann said, "The courtyard of Honolulu Hale has been decorated by a wonderful collection of original paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and crafts. The artistic talents of City employees and their families are exemplified in this exhibit. I congratulate the award winners and extend a big mahalo to everyone who participated in the second annual art exhibit and contest of The National Arts Program® in Honolulu."
Bryson Espresion's drawing, entitled "The Morning Journey," was named the overall best-in-show in the second annual exhibit and contest of the program. Espression is the recipient of the $300 grand prize.
Espresion's drawing was selected from 116 works submitted by 75 City employees and family members. It depicts the melancholy mood of a student walking up the stairs to face the day ahead. Other winning entries in the exhibit's various categories include:
Adult Professional
1st Place - Jordan Souza, bronze sculpture, "Vessels"
2nd Place - Yasuko Abeshima, watercolor, "Croton"
3rd Place - Sandra Clark, glass sculpture, "Ocean Splash"
Honorable Mention - Yasuko Abeshima, watercolor, "Aloha Bento"
Honorable Mention - Terry Hildebrand, print, "Signs & Symbols"
Adult Intermediate
1st Place - Robert H. Bannister, painting, "Koolaus - Early Morning Light"
2nd Place - Wai Hung Pang, print, "Sung Wu Kung/Monkey"
3rd Place - William Luat, painting, "Halona Beach"
Honorable Mention - Jayne R. Kawakami, stone sculpture, "Pohaku Puka Ku'i Poi"
Honorable Mention - William Luat, painting, "Leeward Coast"
Adult Amateur
1st Place - Elaine Merry Kam, painting, "Guess What?"
2nd Place - Antone Perreira, photograph, "Jade Portal"
3rd Place - Erika Flormata, drawing, "Games on the Line"
Honorable Mention - Amy Kam, painting, "Praying Asian"
Honorable Mention - Mark Scalzone, metal sculpture, untitled
Youth, 12-18 Years
1st Place - Christine Koizumi, drawing, "Kimono of Dreams"
2nd Place - Jefferson Young, drawing, "Patterns of Mega-Me"
3rd Place - Emi K. Omori, photograph, "Letting Go"
Honorable Mention - Jennifer Au, mosaic, "Ready for Battle"
Honorable Mention - Christine Koizumi, drawing, "My Anime Self"
Youth, Under 12 Years
1st Place - Camelia Lai, painting, "Into the Moon"
2nd Place - Jacob Bee, watercolor, "Mother's Day"
3rd Place - Ben Shiroma, drawing, "My Backyard"
Honorable Mention - Nicholas Siu-Li, drawing, "Hawaii the Beautiful"
Honorable Mention - Sarai Uesato, photograph, "Flower 1"
Judges' Choice Scholarship Award Recipients
Christine Koizumi
Nicholas Siu-Li
From April 2 to May 31, the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts and The National Arts Program Foundation invited City employees and their families to express their artistic talents by submitting works for public display. All entries were judged by professional arts practitioners.
The artwork will be on display through July 12 at City Hall. Exhibit hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 523-4674 or visit www.honolulu.gov/moca.
For more information conact:
Tory Laitila, 523-4105
May 3, 2007
MAGAZINE'S READERS RANK HONOLULU NO. 7
AS AN ARTS DESTINATION
Mayor Mufi Hannemann today praised readers of AmericanStyle magazine for selecting Honolulu as the No. 7 arts destination among mid-sized U.S. cities.
The ranking is reported in the magazine's June issue, which reports on AmericanStyle's 10th annual reader poll on Top 25 Arts Destinations among large, mid-sized and small cities.
"This is great recognition for Honolulu," said Hannemann. "The ranking confirms that we're on the right track with our efforts to make Honolulu a premiere arts destination. This recognition also shows how much the arts are appreciated by Honolulu's residents and visitors.
"I am grateful to everyone who helped Honolulu earn this distinction, particularly the arts community for coming together to create an environment that facilitates and welcomes the arts in our City," said Hannemann.
As a City Councilman a decade ago, Hannemann championed the creation of an art enterprise zone that has helped to turn Chinatown into a hotbed of art with places such as
The ARTS at Marks Garage.
Complete results of the AmericanStyle survey are available in the June edition.
April 27, 2006
CIVIC CENTER GROUNDS WELCOMES
HONOLULU CENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE
Mayor Mufi Hannemann held a dedication ceremony to welcome the installment of the Honolulu Centennial Time Capsule and new welcome signs for the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center grounds on Thursday, April 26, 2007. The time capsule is encased in the welcome sign between to the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building and parking structure, the other three signs will be located throughout the Civic Center grounds.
Sealed within the time capsule are items that signify the first 100 years of Honolulu's municipality, as well as accomplishments from the City's year-long Honolulu centennial celebration which took place from July 2005 to July 2006.
The time capsule project was an initiative of the Honolulu 100. It was supported by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts.
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