The SFCA is inviting Hawaiian artists and nonprofits to apply for the Community Arts Grants for fiscal year 2027 starting August 1, 2025, to support arts and culture initiatives.

Honolulu celebrated the 183rd Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, marking when sovereignty was restored to the Hawaiian monarchy, with cultural events and advocacy for Hawaiian independence.

Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs on an Oʻahu beach were revealed by shifting tides, as reported by Civil Beat and Hawaiʻi Public Radio, with cultural significance highlighted by local practitioners.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts in Hawaiʻi struggles with a $1 million funding gap, despite federal support, due to legislative changes in fund utilization.

Maui High School students displayed their marine life paintings at a sanctuary, combining art with marine science, under the Artists in the Schools grant initiative.

Winners of the Second Annual Law Day Art Contest in Kauaʻi were honored for their work reflecting the theme "The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One."

The Hawaiʻi State Archives is featuring local luthier Eric DeVine in their Builder's Spotlight series, offering a live demonstration and insights into his craftsmanship.

Kaua'i County seeks artist submissions for a monument commemorating the 1924 Battle of Hanapēpē, honoring lives lost in the labor dispute. Deadlines for entries are until September 1.

Oʻahu's First Circuit Court celebrated its annual Law Day Art Contest winners, themed "The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One," featuring works by talented students depicting the nation's unity.

The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum is reducing its open days to four per week starting August 1, 2025, but will maintain its free admission and special events.

The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum will host an exhibition called "The Spark Within" featuring artworks by Hawaiʻi's public school art teachers from July 1-25, 2025, with an opening reception on July 4.

Hawai‘i State Library's Summer Reading Program includes a charitable event to donate musical instruments to the Music For Life Foundation for young musicians.

Kaua‘i's Office of Economic Development has announced the winners of the 2025 Cultural Programs and Events Grant, celebrating cultural diversity and supporting the local economy.