Brilliant: Use the former space of Native Books as a museum pop-up. Part of the division of that…read morecompany into 4-5 spaces in the Ward/South Shore Market area, at least until this Warehouse building gets torn down. Various craft artists, including textile artists, painters, sculptors, ceramicists, wood workers, etc., rent out offices here where they can work on their current projects, as well as show their work in revolving exhibitions. I think the space in the back, that used to be for groups, is utilized for classes. Even in the middle of this largeish space, there was an aunty--kupuna--teaching a student something, when I went in (fabric? weaving? not sure...). Many of the items I saw for sale in one of the small rooms--taken by a network of ceramicists and metal/wire artists--were relatively affordable (though more expensive than Hawai'i Potter's Guild Xmas season type shows in the parks/craft fairs). I looked rather seriously at some cleverly formed pieces, which are calling my name out to go on my desk next to the ol' laptop. Let's support Hawai'i artists! This place is only around for another month or so, before they gentrify-destroy the whole Ward Warehouse area in favor of some pricey condo that NOBODY LOCAL can afford. So GO NOW.

From the owner: An initiative of the Puuhonua Society, Aupuni Space supports community based projects and…read moreexhibitions that feature Native Hawaiian and Hawaii based contemporary artists.