What's Being Discussed

An update from the Executive Director on the Strategic Plan, the Performing Arts Grants Program, and a study reviewing how the Art in Public Places Collection is managed.
A contract change for a public artwork project at Kapiolani Community College by artist Kaili Chun, due to higher engineering and fabrication costs.
A request to loan the artwork Spearfisherman by Isami Nouchi to the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Proposed purchases of artwork from recent exhibitions across the state — including works shown at East Hawaii Cultural Center, Kahilu Theatre, Wailoa Center, Bishop Square, Downtown Art Center, and Kaiao Space Gallery — for the Art in Public Places Collection. Total proposed spending across all exhibitions is approximately $100,583.
Approval of a schedule for committees to visit upcoming exhibitions statewide to consider future art acquisitions, with shows opening between November 2026 and January 2027 on Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui.
A closed-door (executive) session to discuss the annual performance evaluation of the SFCA Executive Director.

Decisions Expected

Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2026 meeting.
Vote on the contract amendment for the Kapiolani Community College artwork.
Vote on the loan of artwork to the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Vote on purchasing multiple artworks for the permanent public art collection.
Vote on the upcoming exhibition visitation schedule for acquisition committees.

Who Should Pay Attention

Artists and arts organizations whose works are being considered for purchase or loan.
Arts advocates and the general public interested in how state funds support public art.
Community members statewide, since the Art in Public Places Collection is displayed in public spaces across Hawaii.