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Artists rallied to oppose a measure that would exempt renovations from a law that transfers 1% of state construction costs of state buildings to an art fund. But the House Culture, Arts and International Affairs Committee passed additional measures that would fund the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, including developing an arts for healing program for people affected by the Aug. 8 wildfire on Maui.
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1% of the construction costs to build or renovate state buildings currently goes to a fund that supports the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. House Bill 1807, introduced by Rep. Kyle Yamashita, would exempt state building renovations and drastically cut funding. HPR's Cassie Ordonio explains.
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It's been 131 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and over 30 years since the U.S. government issued a formal apology. The anniversary brings a poignant reminder of Hawaiʻi's past. HPR's Cassie Ordonio takes a look at an art exhibit honoring modern Hawaiian activism.
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A new exhibit at Maui’s Schaefer International Gallery, "Sense of Place/Place of Sense," showcases life on The Valley Isle through layers of family stories and histories of the island. Gallery Director Jonathan Clark sat down with The Conversation to talk about the healing power of art.
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You may know Jeff Gere as a master storyteller and producer of the Talk Story Festival for more than 25 years. But today we explore another dimension of his creativity. Gere asks, "When you dream, are your eyes open?"
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Dangerous driving sees pandemic spike; World-class violinist on the power of music to connect communities and break down barriers of inequality
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Mid-Pacific Institute received a $25,000 grant on Monday from The Cades Foundation to support the private school’s art program. The foundation is among the largest private funders of arts in Hawaiʻi.
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The Maui Public Art Corps is seeking proposals from artists to interpret stories from its Hui Mo‘olelo program and turn them into works of visual, performance or experimental public art.
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The Aug. 8 wildfire destroyed much of Lahaina, including galleries and treasured artwork. The culture and arts community is trying to figure out what to do next. As the state Legislature convenes in a couple of weeks, the public can expect bills heavily focused on Maui's recovery efforts. HPR's Cassie Ordonio spoke to lawmakers focused on the art scene.
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The state Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife is taking entries for its annual art contest until March 15.