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The free in-person event allows citizens to tour legislative offices and view artwork produced by local artists. The public can ask each lawmaker what's on their walls, from photographs to sculptures.
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The makers of SPAM have partnered with local artist Kamea Hadar for a limited-edition can that pays homage to Maui residents impacted by the wildfires. It features the yellow hibiscus, Hawaiʻi's state flower, and the lokelani rose, Maui's flower. About 30,000 cases of the special cans will be available only in Hawai‘i. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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In its fourth iteration, the Hawaiʻi Triennial will expand beyond Oʻahu to Maui and Hawaiʻi Island. It is organized every three years by the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Contemporary, which helps connect communities across the islands and various regions of the Pacific.
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The installed artwork is part of a State Foundation on Culture and the Arts program that places art in public places statewide, including schools, hospitals, airports and state office buildings.
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Solomon Enos has been chosen to design the state Capitol's reflecting pools with a waterless display — an alternative to the original design that caused water to leak into the building's offices for several years. His plan will feature a walkable mosaic floor mural using up to 6,000 glass panels. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.
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Artists came out in full force to oppose the measure, which they said would slash arts programs that support artists across the state. HPR's Cassie Ordonio was there for the hearing to bring you the details.
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Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi discusses public safety on Oʻahu and other top priorities; NAMI Hawaii shares what people can do to avoid reaching their breaking point; Pacific Biodiesel talks about expanding to Kauaʻi; and HPR's Cassie Ordonio shares what FestPAC 2024 means to Pacific island communities
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The mural stretches more than 100 feet wide and nearly 10 feet tall. The artwork comprises images of someone driving a sports car throwing a shaka with the words: “Make good choices. Impaired driving crashes are preventable.”
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“Still Standing: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition” is open throughout March with works of art from Mari Matsuda, Erik Sullivan and Enrico Battan.
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Nearly midway through the 2024 legislative session, at least four bills relating to culture and the arts are still alive. But one measure has alarmed Hawaiʻi artists fighting off an attempt from the Legislature to slash art programs.