The museum, with filmmaker Ann Marie Kirk, launched the ‘Oiwi Film Festival in 2010 as a venue for native...
A glimpse into a day in the life of a curator+
From Curator of Contemporary Art James Jensen, who had a break from everyday curatorial duties: Usually an art museum curator’s...
We ♥ our volunteers+
The museum is grateful to its volunteers—a cadre of dedicated people from all walks of life who bring with them...
Put art on your envelope: USPS’s new Modern Art in America stamps+
Do you still use stamps? If yes, next time you’re at the post office, get a sheet of the new...
Artists of Hawai‘i 2013 | John Ferdico: What I Make+
I’ve been an artist all my life, but when someone asks me, “What sort of work do you make?” I...
Behind the scenes at the Doris Duke Theatre: Samsara+
As the AV manager at the Doris Duke Theatre, I preview screenings for the week ahead. Yesterday, I watched Ron...
Congratulations to our Docent Class of 2012!+
Yesterday our latest group of 24 docents graduated and had a little ceremony with director Stephan Jost, director of tour...
The Museum is in a great new book+
Just out from Globe Pequot Press is A Love for the Beautiful: Discovering America’s Hidden Art Museums. And guess what—the...
The Museum Shop: Accessorize!+
The Honolulu Museum of Art Shop may be known for its stellar selection of art books, but did you know...
Images from the ‘Oiwi Film Festival+
Mahalo nui to everyone who attended the ‘Ōiwi Film Festival! Here are images from the opening-night reception—it was great fun,...
Swords + Thrones at the museum+
Last Sunday’s Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: Swords + Thrones was a jousting good time, with members of the Society...
Seeing ‘Courage and Strength’ through the eyes of soldiers+
“I like this picture because if I had to guess, he was on patrol or had a long day of...
The Museum Shop: Home design must-haves+
The Honolulu Museum of Art Shop has something for everyone on your list—from stylish grandmother to precocious toddler. And it’s...
Walking Dead invade museum!+
The museum’s Haunted House was a graveyard smash yesterday! The place was filled with costumed kids, who stood in line...
A curator in China: Shawn Eichman leads Silk Road tour+
Just got these images from the museum’s Asian Art Curator Shawn Eichman (that’s him on the far right in the...