Exciting plans are in the works…

As the world takes a moment to reflect, reconnect, and collaborate in new ways, we, too, are looking toward the future. We’re ruminating on how to best engage with our community, both during this time and when we can all gather again.

We know that contemporary art has the power to foster deep and enduring connections. Together, we made history by launching a globally recognized arts festival in Hawaiʻi — the first of its kind. Building on the success of the Honolulu Biennials held in 2017 and 2019, we are evolving from a biennial format to a triennial (once every three years). With that metamorphosis, we have a new organization name: Hawaiʻi Contemporary.

Our mission, however, remains the same: to be a cultural collaborator and contributor to the visual arts ecosystem of Hawai‘i. We do this through educational programs and community engagements, artist development initiatives, as well as the Hawai‘i Contemporary Art Summit 2021 leading up to our signature event, Hawai‘i Triennial 2022 (HT22).

We look forward to growing a vibrant and accessible contemporary art community in Hawai‘i nei.