When I lost my newborn son in January 2013, Honolulu Printmakers became my creative refuge. The compassion, generosity, and space to create were vital for my healing. I had a story to tell, and the cathartic repetition of printmaking processes — mixing ink, tearing paper, rolling brayers, and making thousands of prints — provided the time and space to quietly unfold myself to the world again.
My commitment to Honolulu Printmakers is deeply personal. I took the stewardship of this organization seriously, especially during our most vulnerable moments. We are now in a very different reality than when I took over during COVID.
Our studio is bustling and filled with amazing creative energy. Taking this significant step into property ownership will secure our precious organization and launch our community into the future. We are doubling our size, moving into a safe, light-filled home where our artists and the many lives we touch can truly thrive. Let's take this leap together!
Deep appreciation to everyone involved in this project!
Through sheer grit and determination we are starting the next chapter in our next 100 year story. With over 500 volunteer hours contributed already, office cubicles have been gutted, carpeting removed, plumbing updated, gorgeous crystal-clear tint applied on windows to show off our awesome view and new floors are installed!
Three major $50,000 gifts from longtime supporters are on offer to kick start this project. Mahalo to Paul Weisman, Marcia Morse and another anonymous family for helping us get to LIFT OFF!
Our vision to develop the state of the art printmaking studio of our dreams is beginning to take shape. We want YOU to be a part of this story.
Additional volunteer work days have been announced via email and are added to our website. We need a lot of help and we want everyone to be involved. It is exhilarating to be a part of this. Do not miss out!
We need helpers to paint, do light carpentry work with José in the evenings, and pack/unpack and organize the studio areas once we move into the new space. Please use this linked schedule to sign up or contact Denise at 210-315-2244 to let us know when you can come in to help out.
And please join us this Friday, August 22nd from 5-7pm at our 1142 Bethel Street location for one last toast to our space before we say goodbye.