A thematic precursor to
Hawai‘i Contemporary Art Summit 2024, now in its second iteration, is a multi-day, multi-site event that brings together prominent artists, curators, and thinkers from Hawai‘i, the Pacific, and around the world. A thematic precursor to Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 (HT25), Art Summit 2024 will consider the HT25 theme, ALOHA NŌ, through a series of insightful and compelling talks, film screenings, artist spotlights, and artist-led workshops that situates Hawai‘i at the center of high-caliber, global discourse around contemporary art and ideas.
Art Summit 2024 opens at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on 13 June, continues at Honolulu Museum of Art on 14 June, and concludes at Capitol Modern on 15 June. The event is free and open to the public with registration.
recordings
Video recordings of select programs and artist panels are available for on-demand viewing on our YouTube channel.
| Keynote | Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer
| Poetic Evocation | Brandy Nālani McDougall
13th • day ONE
Hawai‘i Convention Center
14th • day TWO
Honolulu Museum of Art
15th • day THREE
Capitol Modern
PARTICIPANTS
More than 30 artists, curators, and scholars will participate in Art Summit 2024. Nearly a third of participants will be visiting Hawai‘i for the multi-day event from the Pacific region and beyond.
Wassan Al-Khudhairi | HT25 curator
Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer | Kanaka ‘Ōiwi philosopher
Meleanna Aluli Meyer | HT25 artist
Edith Amituanai | HT25 artist
Diana Campbell | curator
Tyler Cann | curator
Melissa Chimera | HT25 artist
Kahi Ching | HT25 artist
Binna Choi | HT25 curator
Megan Cope | HT25 artist
Mina Elison | curator
Sione Faletau | HT25 artist
Healoha Johnston | curator
Noelle M.K.Y. Kahanu | HT25 curator
Halena Kapuni-Reynolds | curator | scholar
kekahi wahi (Sancia Miala Shiba Nash and Drew K. Broderick) | grassroots film initiative
Yazan Khalili | HT25 artist
Las Nietas de Nonó | HT25 artist collective
‘Ihilani Lasconia | artist | organizer | educator
Lehuauakea | HT25 artist
Anchi Lin (Ciwas Tahos) | HT25 artist
Nanea Lum | HT25 artist
Brandy Nālani McDougall | HT25 artist
Navid Najafi | artist | activist | associate curator of programs & social practice
Carl F.K. Pao | HT25 artist
Tiare Ribeaux | HT25 artist
Russell Sunabe | HT25 artist
Taro Patch Creative | HT25 artist collective
Shannon Te Ao | HT25 artist
David Teh | curator | researcher | theorist
Nina Tonga | HB19 curator
Art Summit Reader
We produced an Art Summit Reader that comprises a selection of previously published texts that expand upon the notion of aloha and are foundational to the curatorial thinking for Hawai‘i Triennial 2025.
If you would like a complimentary copy of the Art Summit Reader, you can find it at these locations on O‘ahu (—->), while supplies last. Or click on the image to download a PDF.
Native Books
at Arts & Letters Nu‘uanu
1164 Nu‘uanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
Capitol Modern
formerly Hawai‘i State Art Museum
250 S Hotel St
Honolulu, HI 96813
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814
See our visual arts calendar
Art exhibitions, programs, and events in Hawai‘i during 13th FestPAC
