Print Experience ~ ‘Ohe Kāpala Nov. 3rd 6 pm - 8 pm

PRINT EXPERIENCE Ohe' Kāpala printing at HONOLULU PRINTMAKERS 1142 Bethel Street.

As an introduction to our Basics of Hawaiian Kapa workshop offered in November by Dalani Tanahy, we invite the community into the print studio to try a hands on printmaking skill practiced by Hawaiian kapa artists. Bamboo 'ohe (bamboo laths) are carved by local artists with intricate designs depicting repeat patterns found in nature. Participants can try printing several different types of carved 'ohe offered for sale by two local businesses. Check out the ‘ohe stamp artists website and social media . https://www.phaaheo.com and Instagram @na_maka_kahiko

Ohe' Kāpala printing. - $5 supply fee per print paper supports our quarterly Community Print Programs!

Nov. 3rd 6 - 8 pm

‘Ohe Stamps created by Pua Ha‘aheo Art and Na Maka Kahiko

Important Information Regarding the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors, and Bylaws of Honolulu Printmakers (and an announcement of my departure)

Aloha All,

I have a few bits of information share with the Honolulu Printmakers community, please read carefully.

As previously communicated, on Sunday, April 10, at 4 pm, Honolulu Printmakers will have its annual member’s meeting. At this meeting members will have an opportunity to vote on a new proposed slate of officers and directors for 2022-2023, and to thank your outgoing board members. The membership also needs to approve some proposed changes to our bylaws. In addition, the treasurer and executive director will present their annual reports. This will be a virtual meeting, with zoom link and informational packet to come at a later date.

Please read on for details and information on how to vote.

- dd

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PROPOSED SLATE 2022-2023

PRESIDENT - Denise Karabinus
VICE PRESIDENT - Marcia Morse
SECRETARY - Marcia Pasqua
TREASURER - Paul Weissman

DIRECTORS - Jeffrey Davis, Mary Hattori, Vince Hazen, Lizzy Lowrey, Dieter Runge, Helena Noordhoff, Nanea Lum, Shirley Lam

*(individuals new to the board of directors are indicated in bold)

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Proposed amendments to the bylaws of Honolulu Printmakers

The proposed changes to the bylaws can be reviewed here (in red type); and compared to the existing version here. Please get in touch if you have questions about these changes.

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How to Vote

Voting is now open via the following link.

Only current members in good standing may vote. Please get in touch if you are unsure of the status of your membership; this might be a good time to renew… Voting will conclude at noon on April 10, 2022.

How to Attend the Annual Meeting

You must complete the voting form linked to above, and opt in to receive the zoom link and packet for this meeting.

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A Message from the Executive Director

me, caught in a moment of executive directoring

I want to inform the community that I have recently made the difficult decision to leave my position of executive director here at Honolulu Printmakers.

However bittersweet it is for me to leave, I feel strongly that my work with HP has concluded, that it’s time for me to move on to other projects and endeavors, and frankly, to make room for another vision. It’s been an honor and a pleasure to serve this venerable organization since 2013, and I’m proud of the work I’ve done in that time, culminating with the establishment of our new studio on Bethel Street. I feel confident that the organization is well positioned to thrive going forward under new leadership. We are securely ensconced in the new studio, and in spite of the tumult of the last 2 years we are on a solid financial footing and poised for growth.

In terms of who will be replacing me, you should look forward to an announcement from the board of directors on a search process and the way forward. I will continue in my position until the end of May, and during that time, in addition to tying up loose ends, I will be working with the board in any way that I can to facilitate this transition. And of course, I’ll still be around beyond that date, helping out and participating as I can; after all, I am a printmaker here in Honolulu, and Honolulu Printmakers is my community.

Regards,

Duncan

Honolulu Printmakers - News and Updates 10/4/21

The 2021 Annual Exhibition continues…

There are two more weeks to experience our 2021 Annual Juried Exhibition — 78 diverse print works by 44 artists from around the state of Hawaii. The exhibit is split between two venues: our studio on Bethel Street, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11-3; and Art & Letters Nuuanu, open 11-5 on the same days. Drop-ins are welcome in both locations but you can also make a reservation specifically for our studio if you’re coming with a group and want to make sure we can accommodate you in our small space (5 maximum). Vaccination is required for entry, so bring your card, or better yet use the state’s SMART Health Card. Please help spread the word!

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2021 Gift Print

There are still a few prints available from the 2021 Gift Print edition by Kamran Samimi, you can purchase one here. The Gift Print project, running continuously since 1933, is an important piece of our mission of promoting the culture of printmaking in Hawaii. It’s also a fundraiser, and great way for our members and collectors to show support for that mission while getting great art at a very good price. It was a pleasure to work with Kamran, who I’ve known for a long time, starting as a student at UH Manoa, and who I admire as an astute and focused artist with a singular vision. I recently sat in conversation with him and recorded this video, where he explains some of the inspiration behind his print Resilience.

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Save the Date…

• Honolulu Printmakers Open Studio will re-open on a limited basis on Tuesday, October 19. Stay tuned for info on hours, fees, and how to make reservations.

• Honolulu Printmakers 2021 Print & Book Fair, December 3 & 4, dates and venue TBA.

2021 Gift Print Artist Kamran Samimi

Every year since 1933, the Honolulu Printmakers has commissioned a local printmaker to produce an edition of prints that the organization makes available to its members and the public to raise funds for its activities. The Gift Print Artist for 2021 is Kamran Samimi.

Kamran grew up in rural Laupāhoehoe on Hawaiʻi Island, drawing inspiration from a range of sources and cultures. Building upon his experiences living in a world which is so dramatically changing, his multi-disciplinary art practice draws upon both the physical and intangible aspects of nature, seeing their capacity for insight on concepts of space, time, change, and resilience. In so viewing his work, one may discover new ways to see their environment, themselves, and the interconnectedness of humankind and nature.

This year the Gift Print was produced in a limited edition of 50 impressions. Kamran produced his image by printing directly from a slab of manipulated basalt stone, utilizing a personally resonant material that has become one of the signatures of his oeuvre. Profits from sales of the Gift Print go directly to support the work of the Honolulu Printmakers as we establish our new studio during these challenging times. The print is pre-sold sight-unseen until the opening of our annual exhibition, after which the price increases. The first and second impressions are retained for archival purposes. Gift Prints will be available for pick up after the start of our Annual Exhibition on September 17, 2021.

Pre-sale member price: $75 (HP MEMBERS: GET IN TOUCH VIA EMAIL FOR THE DISCOUNT CODE)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Pre-sale nonmember price: $100

Price for all after September 17, 2021: $125

*** For local pick up select the “HOLD FOR IN PERSON PICK UP” shipping option when checking out; otherwise select the “2021 GIFT PRINT SHIPPING & HANDLING“ option. ***