I recently visited this place a couple of times because I was attending a meeting nearby. They are…read morelocated at the Chinatown Gateway Plaza on the 2nd floor. This is the same building that has the satellite city hall office. Parking is either on the street or in nearby lots. There is a municipal parking lot in the same building which entrance is on Bethel Street. Parking is cheap. Both times I went, it was on a Sunday. I found the DAC to be so interesting with the artwork displays from mostly local artists. There is a different exhibit each month and the best part, it's free to visit. They also hold art classes there. The layout of the center is a decent size, white walls, and spacious walking thru. They also have their own restrooms which were very clean. In January, the monthly exhibit was about the WWII internment camp in Waipahu as part of the Honouliuli National Historic Site's 10th anniversary celebration. It was informative & I learned somethings that I never knew before. In March the Hawaii Watercolor Society had a member's showing, which was also an interesting exhibit seeing the beautiful water color paintings. Overall, nice experience to check out.

What a cute little place to put an art installation! Checked out the "Space Age Life, Future…read moreDesign 1957-1974" which was "an exhibition showcasing a portion of Tim Apicella's collection from a period in American and European social culture when industrial designers created with optimism, enthusiasm, and bold innovation, producing consumer goods enabled by new technologies such as brightly colored molded plastics, foam, fiberglass, metallics, and synthetic fabrics". Apologies for posting this late because the exhibit was held late January to early February 2026. For us space-age geeks out there, this was a fun exhibit. Will have to keep an eye out for future fun installations at this venue in the future.

I met Danielle, the artist, at her gallery at the Twin Fin Hotel in Waikiki. She's created a new…read moreform of art that displays her photography as she envisioned it using makeup and acrylic paints. The results were like nothing I've ever seen before. Beautiful illuminated photos with texture that create 3D photography. Danielle was so nice and beautiful, just like her art.

A Hidden Gem in Downtown! This art installation is a…read morefantastic gem in the heart of downtown. So many different artists showcasing their unique styles and creativity. The atmosphere was inspiring--I even had a great conversation with a houseless man who was simply enjoying the beauty and emotion that art brings. Truly a space where everyone feels welcome and connected through art.

Came to see a play (Titus Andronicus) here. There's a gallery which showcases local artwork, books…read more The stage area is small and cozy with tiered seating which makes for a more intimate setting. Acoustics are pretty good- no problem at all hearing the actors. There were drinks for sale as well. FYI-there's only 2 bathroom stalls which made for a long line during intermission. Really enjoyed the venue and play!

Framing a piece of artwork in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Our priest asked me to have his charcoal work framed. I thought, "Oh, no... I know nothing about art. I didn't even take Art 101 in college..." However, I accepted the assignment and knew that Pictures Plus in Kaka'ako had a good reputation, so I walked in and dropped off the print. After discussing with my dentist, she went back with me the next day to Pictures Plus to upgrade from plexiglass to Museum Quality Glass because this portrait of Bishop Larry Silva (Diocese of Honolulu) is a gift to the Bishop at his upcoming 50th Anniversary dinner. Kalani was the cashier who must have been amused at our conversation. He showed us different matting examples and we added on a gray mat to have as a border between the glass and the print. Wow. I learned a lot. The upgrades of matting and glass would be about $100 more. I told them that Father Adondee had a budget. My dentist offered to cover the difference, but Kalani said he would take care of it. Thank you so much! The work was supposed to be finished on Monday, April 28, but I got a call on Saturday, April 26 that it was ready! Thank you for finishing early! I appreciate the efficient service, free parking, beautiful environment, deep discount, and quality work! This is a gift that we're proud to present!

This was my first experience ordering a custom frame earlier this year, and I highly recommend the…read moreKakaako store! I had the pleasure of working with Gaylynn, the Store Manager, who was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for. Needless to say, I'm now on my third custom frame and consider myself a customer for life at this location. If you're looking for a high quality custom frame and a team that genuinely cares about helping you find the perfect solution, stop by and see Gaylynn and her team. You won't be disappointed!

I've only purchased mat boards here, so I've honestly never made it very far into the store, but…read morethis is my go-to place for DIY framing supplies. Pretty good prices, a decent variety of colors (not a lot of specialty colors, metallics, or textures, but plenty for basic framing jobs), and a selection of corners at a desk near the front doors so you can match up mats to your prints in clean light. Take your corner selection to the checkout desk and they'll retrieve your board for you. They also have protective plastic bags big enough to cover the sheet. They offer a teacher discount, which I always forget about, so I'm grateful that the staff asks every time! Several parking spaces in the shared lot out front and I've never found it full. Easy to get to on the left side of Beretania.

Great stock of Watercolor paints and brushes , as well as supplies of Oil and Acrylic paints. Staff…read moreis helpful and knowledgeable of the items in the store. Become a member and receive discount on purchases.

Signed up for "Some Like It Hot" because I want to learn more about jewelry-making and had my first…read morelesson today. First time visiting the Art School and first time working with a handsaw. Metalsmithing is no joke! My left tricep is sore just from holding the copper piece in place. The instructor, Juvana S., was professional, approachable, friendly, and seems knowledgeable. I found myself wishing the class was a YouTube tutorial because I need to watch/hear some things on repeat and also pause when needed. The class went on a good pace though since my fellow classmates were mostly new to this type of thing. The Metals Studio has everything (I guess) stocked and laid out. The three hours went by really quickly. I can't wait to learn more in the weeks to come!

I went to the Pecha Kucha night (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on Friday to get a flavor of this…read morestyle of presentation (to implement in my classroom). We showed up minutes before intermission and right away I noticed... 1. The sound quality was poor (you could barely hear from the back where most of the crowd was standing) 2. There were limited stools to sit on but a majority of the crowd was standing... 3. There was a tent with free beer but they don't serve during the presentations (intermission looked like a scene from Walmart on Black Friday) The presentations were... not what I expected. The next Pecha Kucha night is on March 9th and I think I'm going to give it another shot. Chamorro Grindz was the featured food truck but we ate before we came (the reason why we were an hour late). The highlight of the night was when I discovered that teachers can check out artifacts to share with their students ... for free.

Great seller fair competitive prices great selection of vintage estate treasures a great go to in…read moreHawaii.

Super fast reply to my inquiry. I felt a genuine care from Andres to give me accurate information…read moreand advice. Wish I had met him in person. Cheers!

[EDIT] I am writing…read morethis edit on behalf of my aunt and uncle who were recently at the downtown gallery. I recommended the gallery to them because of the manager who'd helped me before. They've informed me that she's no longer with the gallery and that there's an older woman in her place. I think they said her name is Diane or Diana and that she made them incredibly uncomfortable and doesn't seem to know much about their own merchandise. They said to clarify that's she's not, by any means, rude. They did say that she was discussing her personal life with them in-depth and they're just not comfortable with that. They said she went on, at length, about her troubled marriage and losing her child. While they did feel sorry for her, they felt that it was incredibly inappropriate. My uncle went on to say that she was a bit overbearing and kept trying to bring their attention elsewhere, to things that they simply weren't interested in. So that explains the change in my review, however I stand by my original review because the woman I worked with was exceptionally helpful. I'm only sorry that my aunt and uncle never got to meet her.

I've had good experiences with this business in person, but the website is a joke…read more Do not trust any of the posted prices. I ordered a print that was listed for $35 off the website, and received a confirmation email, telling me the print would be shipped when they returned from the holiday weekend. Two days later, Manu Antiques sent me an email with an attached PayPal invoice. Apparently even though they had already confirmed the order, they decided that the listing was incorrect and they needed $40 more dollars. They claim the price was wrong on the website. Now, the email they sent telling me it would be shipped was not automated, since they misspelled my name. Don't trust this gallery to honor their posted prices. They've refunded my money, but it's just a terrible practice to offer art at one price, and then demand more money after the fact.