DOWNTOWN ART CENTER

in the heart of Downtown Honolulu at

1041 Nuʻuanu Ave 

 
 

FINAL JURYING RESULTS ANNOUNCED!

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UPCOMING IN THE MAIN GALLERY

ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI BIENNIAL 2026

November 6 - December 19, 2026 

Downtown Art Center is proud to present the Artists of Hawai'i Biennial 2026, an exhibition dedicated to showcasing the best of Hawai'i’s contemporary art. This year’s juror is Trisha Lagaso Goldberg, Director of Programming & Engagement for
Anderson Collection at Stanford University and former public
art project manager for the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

Artists of all ages and experience levels, working in any medium, who reside in the state of Hawai'i were encouraged to apply.

First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5–8 p.m.

Awards Ceremony: Saturday, November 7 from 5–8 p.m.

Closing Reception: Saturday, December 19 from 5-7 p.m.

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CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
David Takagi: A Retrospective of 60 Years
Nov 6
David Takagi: A Retrospective of 60 Years

Courtyard Gallery: Respected Hawaii photographer David Takagi presents “A Retrospective of 60 Years.”  

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ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI Biennial 2026
Nov 6
ARTISTS OF HAWAIʻI Biennial 2026

Main Gallery: The state’s largest and longest-running all-media juried exhibition, designed to showcase the best of Hawai`i’s contemporary art, returns to DAC.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events List
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Nov 21
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu

Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.

Saturday, November 21 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

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DAC Storytelling Night: Women, Words, Whatevah
Nov 21
DAC Storytelling Night: Women, Words, Whatevah

Marcia Zina Mager, Alexandra Avery, Margo Goodwill, Susan Killeen, and Sabra are five women authors who will each read one original story at DAC.

Saturday, November 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. $10 per person

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DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Dec 5
DAC WALKING TOUR: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu

Historian Gary Coover and artist and educator Susan Hogan lead this walking tour of the HEART district of Downtown Honolulu. A unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of this area.

Saturday, December 5 from 10 AM - 12 PM, $20 per person, only 20 slots available—register ahead of time!

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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Class List
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks
Oct 29
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Travel Sketchbooks.

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PART 2: INTERMEDIATE ACRYLICS with Marina Borovok
Nov 4
PART 2: INTERMEDIATE ACRYLICS with Marina Borovok

$180 Per Person (Package of 3 Sessions) — Intermediate Skill Level, Acrylics. November 4, 11, and 18

In this acrylic painting class with Marina Borovok, students will learn advanced techniques & applications, mixing heavy body acrylics to create thick, textured strokes with a brush and a palette knife.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes
Nov 5
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Jungle Landscapes.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards
Nov 12
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Botanicals/Postcards

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Botanical Postcards.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes (Copy)
Nov 19
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Beach Landscapes (Copy)

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Beach Landscapes.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks (Copy)
Dec 3
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Travel Sketchbooks (Copy)

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Travel Sketchbooks.

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BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes (Copy)
Dec 10
BASIC WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK TECHNIQUES with Michelle Dolan - Jungle Landscapes (Copy)

$60 Per Person Per Session - All skill levels, Watercolor.

Part of Michelle Dolan’s ongoing Thursday drop-in series. Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.  

This session focuses on Jungle Landscapes.

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