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February 7, 2008 Mayor Hannemann said, “The Hawaii Theatre Center’s commitment to perpetuating the arts through its wonderful cultural, artistic, and civic programs not only preserves and promotes Hawaii’s unique heritage, but contributes to the revitalization of our Chinatown area. The work of the Hawaii Theatre has been among the key reasons AmericanStyle magazine ranked The mayor is scheduled to present the grant to The grant provides support for the production of at least six performances as part of the Hana Hou! Hawaiian Music Series from December 2007 through May 2008. The series will include performances by such artists as The Brothers Cazimero, Makaha Sons, and Nathan Aweau. The grant will also underwrite the presentation of “Hawaii Theatre Follies” in February and “In The Mood” in May. The grant to the $5,000 Grant to The City also awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus for its 2007-2008 season. Mayor Hannemann is scheduled to present the check on Saturday, February 9, at 6:00 p.m., at Said the mayor, “The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus is the longest-running and largest youth chorus in The grant provides support for the annual OPERAtunities program, four choral festivals, including the Pacific Rim Children’s Choral Festival, and a number of collaborative projects. The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus serves 2,000 students grades K-12 during the year. The grant to the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus was appropriated by the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts.
STATE OF HONOLULU'S ARTS AND CULTURE
"It is an honor to represent the United States Conference of Mayors and particularly, my home, the City and County of Honolulu. I am also honored to be able speak with you on a topic that is very close to my heart; Arts and Culture. As the Chair of the Standing Committee on Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports of the United States Conference of Mayors, we recognize the importance the arts play in each and every city..." Click here to view Mayor Mufi Hannemann's full speech.
October 26, 2007 OPEN CALL TO PERFORMING ARTISTS To kick off the 40th anniversary of the City's Commission on Culture and the Arts, the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is holding an open call to individuals and groups interested in performing on February 23, 2008, on the "This is an excellent opportunity for Performers from all genres and cultural groups are invited to apply by December 12, 2007, for the first of several events planned for the year-long celebration. Entry materials must be submitted to the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, Entry materials must include: · Artist's name, address and phone number · Resume · Audition CD, tape or DVD demonstrating artist's ability to perform on stage (maximum three minutes in length) · Technical stage requirements MOCA reserves the right to reject any insufficient, inappropriate or incomplete entry, as well as reissue the call for artists. For more information, contact MOCA at 523-4674 or send an e-mail to moca-info@honolulu.gov. Submitted entries may be kept for consideration for future 40th anniversary celebration activities.
Established in 1968, the Commission on Culture and the Arts assists the City in preserving the artistic and cultural heritages of all people residing in
October 1, 2007
October designated as NATIONAL ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH in Honolulu
On September 28, 2007 Mayor Mufi Hannemann proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) in The proclamation, which invites everyone to visit a museum, art gallery or historic site in Mayor Hannemann said, "I welcome this opportunity to support "Our host culture's music and arts, fused with that of the many ethnic groups that migrated here, have blessed us with a unique contemporary Hawaiian culture that the City is committed to sustaining. With this proclamation, I encourage everyone to embrace the arts in October and make it an activity to enjoy and share with family and friends." The City and Since 1993, this annual event has encouraged millions of Americans to renew or begin a lifelong habit of active participation in the arts and humanities. The celebration grew out of National Arts Week, which was started in 1985 by the National Endowment for the Arts and Americans for the Arts. For a listing of select museums and historic sites in
August 27, 2007
UPDATE City Accepting Art Production Grant Proposals
The Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is reissuing its request for proposals for grants up to $5,000 for non-profit organizations to create new and original artistic works to September 7, 2007.
Grants are available in the following fields: dance, theater, music, and literature. Applicants must be tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organizations (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) in the City and "The Production Grant Program is the only one in the state dedicated to the creation of new artwork," said Only one grant will be awarded to an organization in any one fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Funds are not granted for scholarships, to benefit individuals, or for religious programs. Grants are generally not approved for conferences, festivals, or operating support. Proposals must be hand-delivered or postmarked by August 23, 2007, to the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, For information regarding application proposals, contact the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, at 523-4674 or email at moca-grants@honolulu.gov.
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June 28, 2007 Winners Named for National Arts Program® in The winners of this year's National Arts Program® for the city and Mayor Hannemann said, "The courtyard of Honolulu Hale has been decorated by a wonderful collection of original paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and crafts. The artistic talents of City employees and their families are exemplified in this exhibit. I congratulate the award winners and extend a big mahalo to everyone who participated in the second annual art exhibit and contest of The National Arts Program® in Bryson Espresion's drawing, entitled "The Morning Journey," was named the overall best-in-show in the second annual exhibit and contest of the program. Espression is the recipient of the $300 grand prize. Espresion's drawing was selected from 116 works submitted by 75 City employees and family members. It depicts the melancholy mood of a student walking up the stairs to face the day ahead. Other winning entries in the exhibit's various categories include: Adult Professional Honorable Mention - Yasuko Abeshima, watercolor, "Aloha Bento" Honorable Mention - Terry Hildebrand, print, "Signs & Symbols" Adult Intermediate Honorable Mention - Jayne R. Kawakami, stone sculpture, "Pohaku Puka Ku'i Poi" Honorable Mention - William Luat, painting, " Adult Amateur Honorable Mention - Amy Kam, painting, "Praying Asian" Honorable Mention - Mark Scalzone, metal sculpture, untitled Youth, 12-18 Years Honorable Mention - Jennifer Au, mosaic, "Ready for Honorable Mention - Christine Koizumi, drawing, "My Anime Self" Youth, Under 12 Years Honorable Mention - Nicholas Siu-Li, drawing, " Honorable Mention - Sarai Uesato, photograph, "Flower 1" Judges' Choice Scholarship Award Recipients Christine Koizumi Nicholas Siu-Li From April 2 to May 31, the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts and The National Arts Program Foundation invited City employees and their families to express their artistic talents by submitting works for public display. All entries were judged by professional arts practitioners. The artwork will be on display through July 12 at City Hall. Exhibit hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 523-4674 or visit www.honolulu.gov/moca. For more information conact: Tory Laitila, 523-4105 Dymian Racoma, 527-5288
June 27, 2007 City Accepting Art Production Grant Proposals
The Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is accepting applications from non-profit organizations on Oahu seeking grants for the creation of new and original artistic works. Awards are available up to $5,000. The deadline for submittal of applications is Friday, September 7, 2007, 4:30 p.m. Grants are available in the following fields: dance, theater, music, and literature. Applicants must be tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organizations (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) in the City and "The Production Grant Program is the only one in the state dedicated to the creation of new artwork," said Only one grant will be awarded to an organization in any one fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Funds are not granted for scholarships, to benefit individuals, or for religious programs. Grants are generally not approved for conferences, festivals, or operating support. Proposals must be hand-delivered or postmarked by August 23, 2007, to the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, For information regarding application proposals, contact the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, at 523-4674 or email at moca-grants@honolulu.gov. Download the application form
June 22, 2007 National Arts Program® Annual Exhibit at
Artwork created by City employees and their family members will be on display June 25 to July 12 at City Hall. The exhibit is being co-sponsored by The National Arts Program® in Beginning April 2, the two organizations invited City employees and their families to express their artistic talents by submitting works for public exhibit. Between that announcement and a May 31 deadline, more than 100 works of art were registered for display. City employees produced a wide variety of original paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and crafts. All will be displayed and judged by professional arts practitioners in four categories: amateur, intermediate, professional, and youth. Mayor Mufi Hannemann will announce the winning artists at a reception at Honolulu Hale on June 28, at 6:30 p.m. "The National Arts Program® in The program was established in 1983 by The National Arts Program Foundation to identify the artistic talents of our nation. The National Arts Program sponsors 78 annual programs, in more than 400 cities and counties in 43 states and the Exhibit hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 523-4674 or visit www.honolulu.gov/moca.
May 3, 2007 MAGAZINE'S READERS RANK AS AN ARTS DESTINATION Mayor Mufi Hannemann today praised readers of AmericanStyle magazine for selecting
The ranking is reported in the magazine's June issue, which reports on AmericanStyle's 10th annual reader poll on Top 25 Arts Destinations among large, mid-sized and small cities. "This is great recognition for "I am grateful to everyone who helped Honolulu earn this distinction, particularly the arts community for coming together to create an environment that facilitates and welcomes the arts in our City," said Hannemann.
As a City Councilman a decade ago, Hannemann championed the creation of an art enterprise zone that has helped to turn The ARTS at Marks Garage.
Complete results of the AmericanStyle survey are available in the June edition.
April 27, 2006 CIVIC CENTER GROUNDS WELCOMES Mayor Mufi Hannemann held a dedication ceremony to welcome the installment of the Honolulu Centennial Time Capsule and new welcome signs for the Sealed within the time capsule are items that signify the first 100 years of The time capsule project was an initiative of the The time capsule will remain sealed until the City's sesquicentennial celebration in 2055. | |||
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April 2, 2007 2nd Annual NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM® EXHIBIT There is genuine artistic talent in all of society that is often not recognized. Sponsored by The National Arts Program Foundation in support and cooperation with the City and Open to ONLY employees of the City and Download the 2007 NAP Prospectus January 15, 2007 CITY AWARDS $5,000 GRANT TO UNITED CHINESE SOCIETY The City and "The many different cultural traditions in Celebrated each year in April, the Qing Ming Festival is the season for Chinese to pay respects to their ancestors. It's a cultural tradition closely aligned to the concept of filial piety and is followed by many Chinese throughout the world. Funds for the grant were appropriated by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. January 4, 2007 Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts establishes Adopt-A-Sculpture Program The Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is encouraging organizations to participate in the new Adopt-a-Sculpture program. The Adopt-a-Sculpture program is intended to enable organizations to be actively involved in the preservation of a monument or sculpture in their community. Participating organizations will assume the responsibility of assisting the City with the routine upkeep of public art for a term of five years. Training on art preservation techniques will be provided by MOCA staff. General maintenance of public sculptures takes place in one of the following cycles: monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, biennially, or five years. The type of maintenance required varies on the type, condition and material composition of the sculpture. "Public sculptures beautify and enhance our community," said Mayor Mufi Hannemann. "And, as sculptor Benvenuto Cellini says, a sculpture 'has eight views and they must all be equally good.' "The Adopt-a-Sculpture program is an opportunity for organizations to help us keep our sculptures looking good and to express their civic pride by becoming actively involved in helping us perpetuate the legacy of There are 87 public monuments and sculptures on display on Contact the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 523-4674 for more information or to become involved in the Adopt-a-Sculpture program. Contact: Tory Laitila, 523-4105 Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, 523-4674 January 4, 2007 Mayor Mufi Hannemann announced today the City has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Hawaii Arts Alliance in support of its educational and cultural programs at The ARTS at Marks Garage. The grant provides support for the further development, production and provision of visual and performing arts programs at The ARTS at Marks Garage to take place in fiscal year 2006-07. This will include activities such as the creation and implementation of night and weekend events, the continued provision of art exhibitions and the offering of arts classes to neighborhood residents and children. The grant was awarded by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA). "The Hawaii Arts Alliance has played an important part in the transformation of The ARTS at Marks Garage is a gallery, and performance arts and business incubator that was established by the Hawaii Arts Alliance in 2001. It presents at least 12 exhibits in its gallery each year and hosts numerous performances. MOCA funding will assist the Hawaii Arts Alliance with its key community project. Contact: Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, 523-4674
Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts Awards