Downtown Art Center

U can take art class once a month acrylic or water color $20 with a group of others it's fun and entertaining staff is very nice We will be back Thank you

Came for their new center blessing ceremony. It was so fun to see this space now and it's expansion. The ceremony was conducted by an episcopal and native Hawaiian minister. It included a prayer and cleansing & blessing ceremony. So fun to explore the whole upper and lower workplaces and galleries. Hope this gem can withstand the times. Also found out there were jazz performances every Sunday in January and many other events sponsored as well. Check out their website!

A great space to come and appreciate art and culture. They usually have different artists throughout the year showcased here. "Fire & Water" is the theme this month - The Hawaiian Islands are the result of these elements. There are benches to sit and relax too. The ladies working are always very nice and welcoming too. Come check it out till December! Free street parking on Sundays and open till 4pm.

Hubby and I went the HEART street festival today....We were so fortunate to participate in painting a blank bowl with raku style. So fun, each bowl was so distinctive and fun to paint, for $15.00 per bowl, it was soooo worth it. We painted our bowls (no lines, fast), then went to have lunch. 1 hour later, our bowls were fired, cooled and ready for pick up. They were then wrapped in newspaper to protect our works of art. I wish, i could go back and paint another bowl.

This is why I love to wander and get lost...Driving has it's benefits I'll never give in but when you go for a stroll you do see things much more vibrant and clearer when you take it slow...DAC or Downtown Art Center is one of them.Located in the same building as the Satellite City Hall and so is the Municipal Parking is right there even the elevator takes you right besides the entrance of both floors. Two floors yup the first floor are beautiful art for sale though you need to ring yourself in to view them I decided to check the upstairs first beforehand and that level needed no request to be let in.What a stunning spacious are filled with all sorts of art I took a few of my personal favorites and left some for you to enjoy which I do recommend as it's totally free admission and I do recommend to visit their Hale Makana gift shop as it's filled with so many beautiful items and as a crafter myself there's nothing more I love than to support the arts.This nonprofit group takes donations which I did drop in the jar and took home some beautiful cards I'll send to someone to brighten their day and is just a great place to casually enjoy the beauty all around you follow them on Instagram @downtownartcenter as they do have events and classrooms as well and bring home a piece of art...support local artists!Thank you!

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Great art exhibits and artwork for sale.*Admission is free, Donations are welcomed*Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am - 6pm*Parking available on-site at Chinatown Gateway Plaza municipal lot. Entrance at 1051 Bethel StreetDowntown Art Center (2nd floor) strives to teach, entertain, inspire, and inform by creating a home for a wide variety of arts and creative programs.*Scheduled exhibitions and events showcasing Hawaii's local artist.*Hosts art and community-related classes and workshops for all age groups from fun filled art classes to self defense classes.*On the first floor there is a arts and gift shop that sells a wide range of artwork by local artists. You will find art, jewelry, sculptures, collectibles and beautiful hand blown glass work by Hugh Jenkins.Open on Tue-Sat, 11:00-4pm.*Website: downtownarthi.organic *Instagram: @downtownartcenter*Facebook: Downtown Art Center

Need a unique venue for a special event? This gem will blow your guests away! You will meet the most incredible artists, see the best art, while being able to host your ever in an awesome location that has great parking available !!!you won't be disappointed! Best place in Chinatown

An amazing asset to the Honolulu art scene, showcasing the best local artists. The space is spectacular and could easily be used for a unique venue! Handy parking located under the facility and very reasonable pricing...just remember to bring cash. We love attending the 1st Friday events and checking out the ever changing exhibits which switch up monthly. This is a great activity to take out of town visitors to followed by lunch or dinner at one of our amazing Chinatown restaurants.

Aloha, DAC is a beautiful collaboration with the City and community to create a wonderful Art Center to display local talent as well as teach to want-to-be local talent. As I'm the latter, I enjoy taking Saturday Art for Arts Sake classes to express myself in other mediums of art. I truly enjoy meandering through each months exhibit of amazing local talented artists works. If you've not been here, you need to make your way down to see each months great display of work. There is a store on the first level that features more local artists and selling on a regular basis, nice. And if you're like me and want to dabble a little, come and enjoy a class. You will be inspired, I promise. Enjoy!

Checked out the art exhibit and Mother's Day craft fair. Large art space, albeit a little hard to find off the main road as entrance is upstairs.