We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
This year, storms rolled through our neighborhoods. Bills that could solve Hawai’i’s biggest problems died in the legislature. The cost of calling Hawai’i home keeps climbing out of reach. And the people with the most money keep making the decisions that shape all of our lives.
No one is coming to save us.
But we can show up for each other. Not wishing, but organizing. Not waiting, but building.
Ho’ohui with us:
🗓️ May 22
🕓 4-9pm
📍 @capitolmodern
FREE to attend & ‘Ohana-friendly. All are welcome.
🎶 Live Music by @thevitals808 and @thisisirielove
🗺️ Community Resource Vendors
🥁 Healing through Art Workshops
🎨 Community Mural: Add Your Mark with @solomonenos
🖼️ Open Gallery Experiences
😋 Eats & Drinks by @nuikealohahawaii
... & MORE!
Optional in-person donations go toward storm relief and long-term recovery.
Hui pū 🫱🏽🫲🏾 join the movement
RSVP🔗 → our-hawaii.org/hoohui
5/8 UPDATED DONATION LIST FOR FLOOD RELIEF FOR HOKULANI SCHOOL 💛🌧️ Please refer to the list in the graphic for the only currently acceptable items.
Capitol Modern, together with MORI and Art+Flea, in partnership with @ourhawaii808 , continues to accept donations supporting those impacted by the Kona Low storms. As recovery efforts continue across impacted communities, we are still actively collecting and distributing urgently needed items. We are now organizing a dedicated donation drive for K–2 students at Hokulani Elementary School. Please continue following along and monitoring our updated urgent needs lists as they come through. Our most current requests will remain pinned at the top of our feed. 💛
📍 Donation Drop-Off Location:
MORI at Capitol Modern (1st Floor)
250 S. Hotel Street
For quick and easy drop-offs, you can pull up along the Richard’s Street loading zone for drive-through donation drop-off.
🗓 Wednesdays–Saturdays
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We will also be accepting donations during HOʻOHUI on Friday, May 22 from 5:00–9:00 PM: an evening of live music, art workshops, community resources, local artists, food & drinks.
🎟 Free, family-friendly & open to all ages. RSVP here: /28vbbfu3
📅 Friday, May 22, 4:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Live music by The Vitals + Irie Love
Community support continues to make a meaningful difference for families, schools, and students navigating this ongoing process. Mahalo nui no kou aloha, Hawaiʻi! 💛
#CapitolModern #Hawaii #FloodRelief
Graphics promote a donation drive for Hokulani Elementary School requesting K–2 classroom art supplies to support ongoing flood recovery efforts and HOʻOHUI, a free community event at Capitol Modern featuring live music, art workshops, local artists, food, drinks, and community resources.
"Containment Landscape #28, Kiholo Bay" collage by Margo Ray, 2020, gouache, layered paper, hand-cut inkjet prints on canvas. Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA).
Purchased from the "Kipaipai Fellows 2020" exhibit. Currently on display in the Tuberculosis Control Program, State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health.
Containment Landscape #28, Kiholo Bay is part of Hawaiʻi Island artist Margo Ray’s ongoing body of work focusing on water tanks as the central subject. Once a common sight throughout the islands, these water tanks are now remnants of a rapidly disappearing rural lifestyle. The artist explains, “Growing up and living on an island creates a sense of isolation. In my paintings and collages, I incorporate imagery of infrastructure and architecture that communicates this sense of solitude. The images of the tanks I am dealing with were primarily built in the 1920-70's and represent an older lifestyle that is very much tied to agriculture and the unique Hawaiian ranching culture of the Paniolo (Hawaiian Cowboy). This piece, Containment Landscape 28, Kiholo Bay is based on photographs I took there (Kiholo Bay) in the summer of 2020 while spending time with friends that would soon be moving away. The collage is a reconstructed landscape based on an energetic or spiritual interpretation of the place, rather than an exact depiction. Using the allegory of landscape, I explore notions of displacement, vulnerability and authenticity as well as my relationship to natural and supernatural worlds; drawing attention to the complicated triangulation of relationships between man, land, and animal and notions of freedom, invasiveness and belonging.”
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is Hawaiʻi's state government arts agency. SFCA programs include Capitol Modern, the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum. Explore the public art collection in the SFCA's online database at sfca.hawaii.gov/app-art.
Image description: Collage depicting a water tank on stilts in a landscape of blues, greens, and yellows. First slide includes text information about artwork.
OPEN MIC @ Ho‘ohui 🎤
🗓️ Friday May 22 🕔 5-6pm
📍 @capitolmodern
Share a poem, mele, comedy, kani ka pila, hula, other dance, cultural offering, performance art...all is welcome!
*We can only accommodate acoustic instruments for this open mic.*
🔗 Sign up to perform:
our-hawaii.org/hoohui-open-mic
Island Pulse is happening TONIGHT at Capitol Modern 🎶✨ Due to weather, we’ve made a few updates to tonight’s layout, but the vibes are still on!
Here’s what’s happening throughout the museum tonight:
⭐ 2nd Floor Grand Lānai – Come jam and skank the night away with headliner Kanakamon backed by The Kapu System, plus Royce Kané, Selector Alibaba, and hosted by Miss Lulu
⭐ 2nd Floor – Turnaround Gallery – Experience the bold looks of this year’s MOD GALA designers during the opening night of the MOD GALA Fashion Exhibit ✨
⭐ 2nd Floor Galleries + Grand Lānai – Shop from 15+ local vendors curated by @artandflea
⭐ 2nd Floor Galleries – Explore our current exhibitions: Trifecta, The Schaefer Portrait Challenge, and Contemporary Portraiture: Art in Public Places
⭐ 1st Floor – Watch live painting by artists from House of Bloom and browse locally made finds at MORI by Art+Flea (@mori_hawaii ). We are also continuing to accept approved flood relief donations—please refer to our most recent pinned post for currently accepted items.
⭐ The Café – Enjoy elevated Hawaiian flavors by Chef Nui Kealoha (@nuikealohahawaii )
🎟️ FREE, family-friendly, and open to all ages
📅 Friday, May 15, 5:00 – 9:00 PM. DJ sets from 5-6:30 PM. Live music starts at 6:30 PM.
📍 Capitol Modern is The Hawai‘i State Art Museum
#CapitolModern #HawaiiSFCA #IslandPulse #Reggae
Promotional graphic for Island Pulse at Capitol Modern featuring event highlights including live reggae music, fashion exhibits, local vendors, live painting, and food. Background image shows a model wearing an original fashion design by Mapis Bernal from the 2026 MOD GALA runway.
Ho‘ohui for the lāhui. Come jam with us IRL 🎶
Friday, May 22nd @capitolmodern
Live music by @irielove and @thevitals808
this is a FREE, all-ages event celebrating our lāhui with mele, mea ‘ai, vendors, art, and just connecting with each other.
📍 @funwithaudio
RSVP 🔗 our-hawaii.org/hoohui
Please refer to our must updated graphic post! Layout has been changed due to weather. Mahalo for your patience and understanding ❤️
Island Pulse is happening TONIGHT at Capitol Modern 🎶✨ Here’s what’s happening throughout the museum tonight:
⭐ Sculpture Garden – Come jam and skank the night away to the reggae vibes with headliner Kanakamon backed by The Kapu System, plus Royce Kané, Selector Alibaba, and hosted by Miss Lulu
⭐ 2nd Floor – Turnaround Gallery – Experience the bold looks of this year’s MOD GALA designers during the opening night of the MOD GALA Fashion Exhibit ✨
⭐ 2nd Floor Galleries – Explore our current exhibitions: Trifecta, The Schaefer Portrait Challenge, and Contemporary Portraiture: Art in Public Places
⭐ Grand Lānai – Shop from 15+ local vendors curated by @artandflea
⭐ 1st Floor – Watch live painting by artists from House of Bloom and browse locally made finds at MORI by Art+Flea (@mori_hawaii ). We are also continuing to accept approved flood relief donations—please refer to our most recent pinned post for currently accepted items.
⭐ The Café – Enjoy elevated Hawaiian flavors by Chef Nui Kealoha (@nuikealohahawaii )
🎟️ FREE, family-friendly, and open to all ages
📅 Friday, May 15, 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Performances start at 6:00 PM.
📍 Capitol Modern is The Hawai‘i State Art Museum
#CapitolModern #HawaiiSFCA #IslandPulse #Reggae
Promotional graphic for Island Pulse at Capitol Modern featuring event highlights including live reggae music, fashion exhibits, local vendors, live painting, and food. Background image shows a model wearing an original fashion design by Mapis Bernal from the 2026 MOD GALA runway.
Take a peek at the "Recent Acquisitions: Art in Public Places" mini-exhibit at @CapitolModern : the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum! Free admission, Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mini-exhibit is up through the end of May 2026. Learn more about the exhibit and the artworks on the SFCA website: sfca.hawaii.gov.
Artworks spotlighted in this video: "Pā Puaʻa a Kāne" painting by Cory Kamehanaokalā Holt Taum, 2016; "Family Selling Lei at Aloha Tower", "Lei Seller, Aloha Tower", "Man Selling Lei, Aloha Tower" and "Two Men Selling Lei" black and white photographs by Kate Kelly, circa 1930; and "Heat: Fiery Uliʻuli" hula instrument by Jennifer Wood, 2025. All artworks Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA). Artworks in the collection are on display in hundreds of state government sites across Hawaiʻi, including public schools, public libraries, and the Hawaiʻi State Capitol building. Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum is part of the SFCA Art in Public Places Program.
A larger exhibit of recent additions to the collection, "Accession 2026", is being planned for later this year.
Video description: entrance to the museum, then a brief view of a museum visitor walking past a display case. Photos of a few of the individual artworks in the exhibit are shown over a blurred image of the exhibit. Video ends with a promotional graphic for the exhibit and an animated SFCA logo.
Bringing soulful island vibes to Island Pulse tomorrow, welcome Royce Kané 🌴🎶
Royce Kané is a captivating Native Hawaiian artist whose musical journey originates in the vibrant city of Honolulu, HI. With a seamless fusion of smooth Lovers Rock, authentic Roots Reggae, and soulful R&B, Royce’s music is a vibrant tapestry of cultural influences and heartfelt emotions.
Hailing from the lush landscapes of Hawaii, Royce draws inspiration from the beauty of his surroundings, infusing his songs with the spirit of the islands. His unique musical perspective reflects not only his cultural heritage but also his deep connection to the roots of reggae music, resulting in a sound that resonates with audiences far and wide.
As a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Royce Kané’s artistic versatility knows no bounds. His silky vocals glide effortlessly over melodies that transport listeners to a place of relaxation and introspection. With an innate ability to weave heartfelt stories through his lyrics, Royce’s songs become a universal language that speaks to matters of the heart and the human experience.
🎟️ FREE, family-friendly, and open to all ages
📅 Friday, May 15, 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Performances start at 6:00 PM.
📍 Capitol Modern is The Hawai‘i State Art Museum
#CapitolModern #IslandPulse #Kanakamon #Reggae #LiveMusic
Photo shows artist Royce Kané. The Native Hawaiian artist is featured as a performer for Island Pulse at Capitol Modern, bringing a blend of Lovers Rock, Roots Reggae, and R&B to the event on Friday, May 15, 2026.
We’re getting closer to the final showcase for UNI: Rhythms of Indigenous Philippines, and we’d love to share this space with you. This year’s AAPINH Heritage Month offering is a deeply personal one, focusing on the lineage of music and the people who keep it alive.
What to expect:
Individual Artistry: We’re honored to host Indigenous Master Artists who will be performing solo, offering a rare and intimate look at the mastery behind traditional sounds.
New Voices: Our Uni at Ugat Music Camp Cohorts will be taking the stage.
A Global Gathering: You’ll also hear from local favorites and artists visiting us from outside the US, alongside with AAPINH cultural group performances.
It’s going to be a beautiful afternoon of storytelling through rhythm and community.
Join us! Register now!
📅 Saturday, May 30
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Capitol Modern (Hawaiʻi State Art Museum)
🎟️ Free Admission (Please register at the link in our bio to help us manage capacity!)
