What's Being Discussed

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) is holding a general board meeting on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The meeting takes place in person at 250 South Hotel Street, 1st Floor Multipurpose Room, Honolulu, and is also available to join via Zoom.

The main topic is the future of Volcano, a public artwork by artist Satoru Abe, currently located at Aloha Stadium. Because of changes at the stadium site, the board will weigh two possible paths for the artwork:

• Relocation: Moving the artwork to a new location, which would require funding for conservation, transportation, and upkeep. This option may involve seeking changes to state law and requesting money from the legislature in the 2027 session.
• Deaccession: Permanently removing the artwork from the state's collection, potentially by transferring or disposing of it. This could happen as early as late spring 2027.

The board will also review and approve minutes from their previous meeting on July 22, 2026.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• A decision on the future of the Volcano artwork — whether to relocate it or remove it from the state's art collection — along with next steps and associated costs

Who Should Pay Attention

• People who care about Hawaii's public art and cultural heritage
• Residents interested in the future of the Aloha Stadium area
• Artists and arts community members concerned with how the state manages its art collection
• Anyone interested in how state arts funding may be used in the 2027 legislative session