Continuing a tradition begun in 1993, The Contemporary Museum's Biennial of Hawaii Artists IX will be presented August 28 through November 14, 2010, according to Inger Tully, TCM's Curator of Exhibitions.

The Biennial is TCM's own signature exhibition. It was conceived as an invitational exhibition to complement the large juried exhibitions that take place annually in the Islands and offer a broad overview of contemporary art activity in the State. Over the last decade or more, the Biennial has become an important venue for highlighting a sampling of some of the best recent work by artists living and working in the Hawaiian Islands. Organized by TCM, this invitational exhibition reflects the diversity and range of work being done in Hawaii today.

Much anticipated by the art community and the general public, the Biennial has consistently been one of TCM's most well-attended exhibitions. This major art event has fostered a growing appreciation and wider awareness of the significant achievements of Island artists, and the accompanying catalogues have served not only as a document of the exhibitions, but also as a means of disseminating information and promoting interest in the arts of Hawaii to the Mainland and abroad.

Each Biennial features the work of selected Hawaii artists. Among some of the artists who have been featured in recent Biennials are: Charles Cohan of Oahu (printmaking); Kaili Chun of Oahu (installation); Sergio Goes of Oahu (photography); Claudia Johnson of Maui (fiber); Jacqueline Rush Lee of Oahu (installation); Michael Lee of Oahu (turned and carved wood); Tom Leiber of Kauai (painting); Michael Marshall of Hawaii (painting); Wayne Morioka of Oahu (ceramics); Deborah Gottheil Nehmad of Oahu (works on paper); Walter G. Nottingham of Hawaii (fiber); Christopher Reiner of Honolulu/Kauai (sculpture); and Michael Takemoto of Maui (installation), among many others.

A full-color catalogue with essays on each of the artists accompanies the Biennialexhibition. These catalogues are available for sale in The Contemporary Museum Shop.

Adults $8; Seniors (62+) & Students (13+) w/ valid ID $6
NOTE: (Due to the current Hockney Gallery closure for maintenance, there is a revised fee of $5 for admission during this period.)

Free to children 12 & under and TCM Members
Free to the public on the third Thursday of each month
Free entry to The Contemporary Museum Cafe & The Museum Shop

Cost of a one-day membership pass may be applied to an annual membership on day of entry. Docent-guided tours are offered at 1:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday* of the month at 11:00 AM
Ticket Price: $5
Join our 1-hour docent-guided tours and experience the Hawaii Theatre through its history, architecture, artwork, and a demonstration of our Robert Morton Orchestral Theatre Pipe Organ!

*The tours are subject to change/cancellation due to rehearsal & performance schedule.
Please call (808) 528-0506, in advance, to confirm tour availability.

'He Alo A He Alo: Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai'i,' an exhibit of visionary artwork and portraits from the Art in Public Places Collection. The themes of the exhibit include Hawaiian heritage, Asian roots, social consciousness, and cultural traditions. The Hawai'i State Art Museum, 250 Hotel St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and First Friday, the downtown gallery walk held on the first Friday of every month, from 5-9 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all state and federal holidays. Free to the public. For more information, call 586-0900.