The islands of Hawaii are home to a number of exceptional local art galleries and studios, each showcasing the exciting talents of both domestic and international artists. You'll find national galleries, boutique studios, art academies and more. |
In the metropolis of Honolulu on Oahu a Gallery Walk is held on a monthly basis and affords the opportunity for a self-guided tour that is lent a festive air with free refreshments and entertainment en route. On a more conventional level, Hawaii State Art Museum attests to cultural diversity in revolving exhibitions of international art and sculpture. Volcano Art Center on the Big Island retails exquisite local works, runs informative workshops and hosts some lively recitals while Holualoa is home to a thriving community of artists offering superior quality in places such as the Ukulele Gallery and the Japanese Studio 7 Gallery. On Maui the non-profit artist collective of Lahaina Arts Society displays emerging local talent at its finest, while Molokai boasts its own Fine Arts Gallery and Lana’i a profusion of local crafts at the Art Center. On Kaua’i Mo’Sart offers the convenience of on-line shopping and Coconut Marketplace has an inspired collection of studios and galleries. It doesn’t stop there. Festivals everywhere celebrate the artistic elements intrinsic to the blend of ethnicities that comprise Hawaiian culture, cities display the work of eminent international and emergent national artists, and coastal and rural galleries vie for the eye of connoisseurs of discerning taste. From the smallest souvenir to the finest work of art the profusion of Hawaiian artists means you’ll be spoiled for choice – so look between the lines and take home an authentic memory of the time of your life. |
O'ahu is the most visited of the Hawaiian Islands, home to the vibrant city of Waikiki Beach with its fantastic dining, shopping & nightlife, North Shore's banzai pipeline, snorkelling at Hanauma Bay, and an impressive arts and culture scene. Read more ...
