Downtown Art Center

HANA NO'EAU features contemporary Hawaiian artists reinterpreting traditional cultural media. On view until June 28!

HEART Festival in Chinatown, HNL is coming up next Saturday, April 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! 60+ creative vendors & arts orgs, plus live music, food, and free crafting booths for the whole family!

Join us for 2 lunchtime Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) events at DAC, a collab with MOCA (Mayor's Office of Culture & the Arts)! Free RSVP at downtownarthi.org/events.
-Tues, Feb. 4, 12- 1 PM with Kumu Hula Ainsley Halemanu
-Tues, Feb. 18, 12- 1 PM with Dr. Sam ʻOhu Gon III

Honoring master documentary photographer Ed Greevy: Philosopher, Traveler, Photographer—with a special exhibition at DAC, Feb 6-28. Opening reception First Friday, Feb. 7, 5:30-8 PM. #photography #edgreevy #activism #hawaiiartist

Flyer for photography exhibition Feb 6-21

Coming up, we're proud to host Pacific New Media's "Contemporary Photography in Hawaii 2025," on view February 6-21 in the Main Gallery! For more info, visit downtownarthi.org or pnmlab.com. First Friday opening reception: 2/7/25 from 5:30-8 p.m.
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#hawaiiartists #photography #exhibition

Downtown Art Center's sunlit main gallery, with brightly colored photographs, artwork and a black and red "volcano" dress on display.

Aloha everyone! We're a nonprofit community arts hub based in the heart of Downtown/Chinatown Honolulu, HI. We offer art classes, and host tons of creative events, in addition to providing a venue for gallery exhibitions and office space for other arts nonprofits.