The state Foundation on Culture and Arts will relocate its offices to the state building formerly known as the Hemmeter Building, at 250 S. Hotel St., in July. State arts foundation
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The State Art Museum, expected to open in fall 2002 in the same building, will consist of three galleries.
The Diamond Head Gallery will feature exhibitions of new art acquisitions and shows from the State Art Collection.
It will also feature other art programs and exhibitions such as the Department of Education's annual National Scholastic Art and Photography competition.
The Ewa Gallery will house a semipermanent exhibition of approximately 150 works documenting Hawaii's visual art history since statehood. The Sculpture Gallery and Lobby will serve as an entrance and will showcase sculptures framed by the historical architecture of the building.
The state Legislature approved funding for improvements for the State Arts Museum on the second floor of the historic building.
David C. Farmer, executive director of the state Foundation on Culture and the Arts, said: "Our central mission is to promote, perpetuate and preserve the traditional and contemporary arts of all Hawaii's people. Now we will have a central facility in which to properly display these artworks."
For more information on the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, visit its Web site at www.state.hi.us/sfca.
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