On November 15, 2023, the SFCA Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of fifteen artworks for the SFCA Art in Public Places Collection. All of the works were nominated by committees visiting Hawaiʻi exhibitions. A list of artworks recently approved for acquisition (purchase or gift) can be viewed on our Art in Public Places Program page, along with information about how to invite a committee to an exhibit and a link to the Art in Public Places Collection online photo album of artworks.
These artworks will be eligible for placement in hundreds of state government sites across Hawaiʻi, including libraries, schools, and Capitol Modern (Hawaiʻi State Art Museum).
“13th Annual Abstract Only!” juried exhibition at Wailoa Center (Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island)
- “Scaffolding”, acrylic on board painting by Clifford Tanaka, 2023.
- “Mantle”, oil and cold wax painting by Cheri Groom, 2023.
- “Joy”, milo wood sculpture by Frank McClure, 2023.
- “Golden Autumn”, acrylic on wood board painting by Ming Li Jiang, 2023.
“2023 Hawaiʻi Watercolor Society Open Show: Reflections in Water” exhibit at the East-West Center (Honolulu, Oʻahu)
- “Blood Lavender”, watercolor painting by Darold Ramelb, 2023.
- “Hawaiʻi Blues”, watercolor, soft pastel and acrylic on paper painting by Frances Hill, 2023.
- “Salta 1074” watercolor painting by Kayla Dubois, 2023.
- “Smith Street Honolulu” watercolor painting by Jimmy Tablante, 2023.
- “Hilo Street Artist” water media painting by Dan Finnell, 2022.
“Hal Lum and Nanea Lum in Conversation” exhibit at Aupuni Space (Honolulu, Oʻahu)
- “Kūkū Kapa”, oil painting by Nanea Lum, 2016.
- “Ikebanana”, acrylic on wood painting by Hal Lum, 2023.
- “Deliverance”, acrylic on wood painting by Hal Lum, 2023
“Hawaiʻi Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibition 2023” exhibit at Downtown Art Center (Honolulu, Oʻahu)
- “Textured Closed Form” wheel-thrown stoneware by Daven Hee.
- “Royal Connection” fiber sculpture by Josephine Ritchey, 2023.
- “Wana Lei” ceramic and wire by Christopher Edwards, 2023.
Image: “Scaffolding” acrylic on board painting by Clifford Tanaka, 2023. Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.