Excellent service at Pictures Plus Kakaako! The staff were super friendly and welcoming. They…read morehelped me find a great frame that beautifully matches my painting. The turn-around and quality were fantastic. I will definitely be back for future framing needs!

This was my first experience ordering a custom frame earlier this year, and I highly recommend the…read moreKakaako store! I had the pleasure of working with Gaylynn, the Store Manager, who was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for. Needless to say, I'm now on my third custom frame and consider myself a customer for life at this location. If you're looking for a high quality custom frame and a team that genuinely cares about helping you find the perfect solution, stop by and see Gaylynn and her team. You won't be disappointed!

What an amazing gallery of art and artisan crafts, located on S. Beretania Street, just after Ward…read moreAvenue on the mauka side of the street. We were looking specifically for the traditional Japanese Inden deerskin card cases, decorated by intricate lacquer patterns that last a long, long time. This is an exclusive leather craft handed down for thirteen generations within a single family! Absolutely beautiful! There are red and black leather Inden to peruse and enjoy, along with art, jewelry, ceramics, etc. Tusha Buntin was our knowledgeable guide in our exciting visit to this exquisite gallery. Definitely worth checking out! Woo hoo!

If you're looking for one of a kind art and antiques this is the place! They have an extensive…read morecollection of Asian & Polynesian art and they're so nice and knowledgeable. I love their collection of sketches by Jean Charlot and Yvonne Cheng! They also have a framing department with really unique moldings. Aisha is a cutie patootie and Kyrsten is a hoot!

I recently visited this place a couple of times because I was attending a meeting nearby. They are…read morelocated at the Chinatown Gateway Plaza on the 2nd floor. This is the same building that has the satellite city hall office. Parking is either on the street or in nearby lots. There is a municipal parking lot in the same building which entrance is on Bethel Street. Parking is cheap. Both times I went, it was on a Sunday. I found the DAC to be so interesting with the artwork displays from mostly local artists. There is a different exhibit each month and the best part, it's free to visit. They also hold art classes there. The layout of the center is a decent size, white walls, and spacious walking thru. They also have their own restrooms which were very clean. In January, the monthly exhibit was about the WWII internment camp in Waipahu as part of the Honouliuli National Historic Site's 10th anniversary celebration. It was informative & I learned somethings that I never knew before. In March the Hawaii Watercolor Society had a member's showing, which was also an interesting exhibit seeing the beautiful water color paintings. Overall, nice experience to check out.

Visited the Downtown Art Center to view an exhibit entitled Contemporary Photography innHawaii…read more2026. The space was on the second floor and was sorta generic gallery space. Not particularly well laid out with a table right as you walk in. Seemed clunky. Also - I was bugged that the work was not necessarily level...either the pieces were cockeyed or the labels were...sometimes both. And it was also weird that the labels didn't seem to be uniform...with one (maybe 2?) artist(s) having a QR code. Perplexing. The show itself was good...if kinda redundant.

If you're looking for something cultural and artistic to do while exploring Chinatown, there is…read morealways something interesting going on at The Arts at Mark's Garage. As the name implies, this is a parking garage that happens to have ground level storefronts including The Arts. During open hours, you can go inside. Typically there is an art installation in the lobby area, which is bigger than it looks. These change frequently, so there may be something new to see and explore. There is often a gift shop part that goes with the exhibit. There are parts that are always there including a shelf of books, movies, and other media for sale by donation (put the money in the karma jar in the front). The front area as a welcome desk and a bar, which is mostly used during live shows. They have a full theatre area as well that can maybe fit 50 people. We came to a few shows over the years including an interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show and a Star Wars trivia night. Drinks are mostly used for your enjoyment and as a fundraiser. Be sure to check their website and social media for upcoming events and to buy tickets if needed. The back area also has office space for Honolulu art installations and festivals. It's definitely a hub for fun things in the city and worth your time to stop in and support.

A Hidden Gem in Downtown! This art installation is a…read morefantastic gem in the heart of downtown. So many different artists showcasing their unique styles and creativity. The atmosphere was inspiring--I even had a great conversation with a houseless man who was simply enjoying the beauty and emotion that art brings. Truly a space where everyone feels welcome and connected through art.

There back! Pow!…read moreWow! is now World Wide Walls and the Hawaii festival is on! A new mission, to bring brightness through art to communities usually overlooked. Free and open to anyone. Watch the artist from around the world work and even talk with them. All are incredibly friendly. "I painted this whole wall with this little brush" says one standing on a lift at the end of a 250x20 foot mural. The deets: 1. Hawaii Walls runs from 05.08.2023 - 05.14.2023. 2. Follow World Wide Walls on IG and see pinned post for the mural map. 3. The greatest concentration of murals are at Palama Settlement. Other major locations include the Bishop Museum , Kalihi Kai Elementary, and Dillingham Plaza. Anyone interested in art or just want to see how it's created on a grand scale, this is a must.

Kakaako Murals- these two beautiful depictions of the Hawaiian culture are located next to each…read moreother on the wall of the Hibiscus Club on 350 Ward Ave, Honolulu. Go early because they're located in a parking lot

Wow this place has cleaned up! Can't wait till we get to throw our own function there.read more

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Recently visited The Art Board store at 1255 South Beretania St. It's a hidden gem located directly…read moreacross the Safeway store, right before Taco Bell. Roddy, the store employee, greeted me at the door. She was very personable and extremely helpful in answering all of my questions. Wanted to get a picture framed. She presented different price quotes to me. Had a picture frame that I earlier had purchased from Walgreens. After showing it to her, she inserted the picture into the frame and also installed the wire behind the frame so that I could hang it up on my wall. When I offered some money for her troubles, she said it wasn't necessary. No charges were applied. She made my day with her thoughtfulness and extreme kindness. This is a remarkable place that I highly recommend for all of your picture framing needs.

Haven't received my framing work back but they did a wonderful job for me before. I'm looking…read moreforward to seeing what they do with a picture I've had for 40 years that was ruined by the rain.

This is a quaint little place. We went to support my cousins as she was being featured. Everyone…read moreseemed friendly and it had a casual vibe. I'm not sure what it typically looks like or the products offered. Will definitely be back, my husband noticed one of the products that he was interested in going back to check out.

My favorite place in all of Hawai'i !!…read more I always come here because I love their events and the vendors here sell THE BEST food. I'm always excited to try the vendors they have. Every time I come here I'm always amazed by the options and vibe they curate. The owner is an interior designer and you can tell, it's a cozy and calm area with a nice amount of open space. They also hold art exhibitions here and it's nice to see them activate so many small businesses!

Matcha fest was wild and I noticed they've been having a lot of theme events lately? I wish it was…read moreon a weekend so it wasn't in the middle of a work week but I digress. I was shocked that so many freakin' people pulled up before the event even opened... like bruh.. LOL Could barely even walk inside the establishment.. I feel like they're definitely outgrowing this space - maybe move it to somewhere more spacious? Just a thought lol Other than that on days when they don't have theme nights you can find pop-ups from up-and-coming vendors starting their own individual businesses. It's always great to go and support and I appreciate Fishcake for providing a space for budding entrepreneurs to grow and expand to get their name out there! I also really enjoyed the Neko Art exhibit with the cats. My friend liked the cat art prints and purchased a few and stickers. As you can see there is something for everyone here lol.

The Refuge is the physical manifestation of 808 Urban, a non-profit arts collective founded by John…read more"Prime" Hina in 2006 with its mission to "keep at-risk youth off the streets and to revitalize Hawai'i's communities through large-scale mural art." (Source: http://www.oiwi.tv/community/communitynews/behind-the-wall-help-808urban-to-continue-its-work-with-hawaiis-youth/). Urban art aficionados may recognize Prime's acclaimed graffiti work found on a number of large wall murals around Honolulu. While walking through the Honolulu Night Market last month all by my lonesome, I had the opportunity to browse and familiarize myself with a number of businesses, food vendors, and places like this that caught my eye (or ear, or mouth, or appetite). I saw some local kids working on a piece of art outside of the store, decided to walk in, and wala'au'd (talked) with one of the girls behind the counter. The store has been open since mid-2012 and provides a physical space for the teens in 808 Urban to sell their art (t-shirts, prints, postcards, greeting cards, etc.). It's a chill retail setting and, while I didn't buy anything, I'm definitely going back again just to see what's new. Going home, I browsed through their website and learned that the space serves multiple purposes: as a location to hold educational workshops/events and as a a "collaborative workspace for the community" (Source: http://808urban.org/programs/the-refuge/). They have "junior boards" at schools such as Farrington High, Waipahu High, Wai'anae High, Kamehameha Schools, and more. As a former at-risk youth and person who's engaged in multiple forms of art - drawing, small-scale metal sculpture, welding, jewelry-making, and woodwork - this store tugged at my creative, bleeding heart. Prime appears to have filled in a niche that was underserved for too long of a time. Just a few months ago, they collaborated with artists from Pow Wow 2013 for a graffiti workshop. These kids have some mad talent and are putting their skills to use in way that helps to beautify the community and utilizes their creativity. If you're around at the next Honolulu Night Market, go check 'em out! REVIEW #230