| 41 | | - | WHEREAS, the Capitol Modern is a free public art museum located in downtown Honolulu that enhances the profound combination of mixed cultures of the State of Hawaii while providing educational learning experiences to the general public and youth; and WHEREAS, in 1967, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to adopt a percent-for-art law with the enactment of the Art in State Buildings law, which designates one percent of construction costs of new buildings for the acquisition of works of art, either by commission or purchase; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Art in State Buildings law is to elevate and humanize state buildings and to increase public access to the arts; and WHEREAS, in 1989, the Legislature created the Works of Art Special Fund, expanding upon the provisions of the Art in State Buildings law to include having works of art available to all state public places; and WHEREAS, there are now more than three hundred public art programs nationwide at the federal, state, and county levels; and WHEREAS, since the enactment of the Art in State Buildings law, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) has acquired works from local and international artists and from curated exhibits across the State; and WHEREAS, works of art enhance the physical environment of state buildings while providing educational experiences of visual arts to the public through the Art in Public Places Program; and WHEREAS, the work of the program partners and youth participants further encourages a celebration of arts and culture while elevating Hawaiian culture and other heritages through displays of work representing different social groups, nations, and customs; and WHEREAS, the youth art programs raise awareness about art education while creating diversity in the representation of cultures and equity for all youth who want to compete; and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the value of student artist internships and art education as important foundations to teach, train, equip, and empower student artists, to encourage local talent, and help independent producers grow their artistry; and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the Hawaiian culture personifies the people of Hawaii with an identity that makes our State unique, original, and different; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2024, that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are encouraged to increase opportunities for artists, songwriters, and producers to showcase their talent on a public platform while fostering access to all forms of art, including fine arts, performing arts, music, filmmaking, digital arts, literature, wood carving, photography, ceramics, modern art, and creative media; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to focus on education, extracurricular activity, and career development strategies for art students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and at the college level to enhance their learning experience with access to career pathways, scholarships, grants, and apprenticeship opportunities, with a prioritization on marginalized schools and students; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to develop collaborations with other art-focused entities, including the Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu Youth Theatre, Diamond Head Theatre, Hawaii Youth Symphony, Honolulu Community College Music & Entertainment Learning Experience, University of Hawaii-West Oahu Creative Media Program, Creative Lab Hawaiʻi, and Entrepreneurs Sandbox; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to consider partnering with public and private schools nationally and across the State to equip and empower youth to elevate their art productions while further creating accessibility in art programming and resources for the youth of Hawaii, including but not limited to performances, classes, and training; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to focus on exemplifying the Hawaiian culture through its collaborations, partnerships, and displays of art; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Director of the Capitol Modern museum, Executive Director of the Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Theatre, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Youth Symphony, Executive Director of the Diamond Head Theatre, and Managing Director of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. Report Title: State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capitol Modern; Art; Culture; Youth; Education; Art in Public Places |
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| 41 | + | WHEREAS, the Capitol Modern is a free public art museum located in downtown Honolulu that enhances the profound combination of mixed cultures of the State of Hawaii while providing educational learning experiences to the general public and youth; and WHEREAS, in 1967, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to adopt a percent-for-art law with the enactment of the Art in State Buildings law, which designates one percent of construction costs of new buildings for the acquisition of works of art, either by commission or purchase; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Art in State Buildings law is to elevate and humanize state buildings and to increase public access to the arts; and WHEREAS, in 1989, the Legislature created the works of art special fund, expanding upon the provisions of the Art in State Buildings law to include having works of art available to all state public places; and WHEREAS, there are now more than three hundred public art programs nationwide at the federal, state, and county levels; and WHEREAS, since the enactment of the Art in State Buildings law, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) has acquired works from local and international artists and from curated exhibits across the State; and WHEREAS, works of art enhance the physical environment of state buildings while providing educational experiences of visual arts to the public through the Art in Public Places program; and WHEREAS, the work of the program partners and youth participants further encourages a celebration of arts and culture while elevating Hawaiian culture and other heritages through displays of work representing different social groups, nations, and customs; and WHEREAS, the youth art programs raise awareness about art education while creating diversity in the representation of cultures and equity for all youth who want to compete; and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the value of student artist internships and art education as important foundations to teach, train, equip, and empower student artists, and to encourage local talent and help independent producers grow their artistry; and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the Hawaiian culture personifies the people of Hawaii with an identity that makes our State unique, original, and different; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2024, that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are encouraged to increase opportunities for artists, songwriters, and producers to showcase their talent on a public platform while fostering access to all forms of art, including fine arts, performing arts, music, filmmaking, digital arts, literature, wood carving, photography, and ceramics; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to focus on education, extracurricular activity, and career development strategies for art students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and at the college level to enhance their learning experience with access to career pathways, scholarships, grants, and apprenticeship opportunities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to develop collaborations with other art-focused entities, including the Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu Youth Theatre, Diamond Head Theatre, and Hawaii Youth Symphony; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to consider partnering with public and private schools nationally and across the State to equip and empower youth to elevate their art productions while further creating accessibility in art programming and resources for the youth of Hawaii; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Capitol Modern museum and State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are urged to focus on exemplifying the Hawaiian culture through its collaborations, partnerships, and displays of art; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Director of the Capitol Modern museum, Executive Director of the Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Theatre, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Youth Symphony, Executive Director of the Diamond Head Theatre, and Managing Director of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. OFFERED BY: _____________________________ Report Title: State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capitol Modern; Art; Culture; Youth; Education; Art in Public Places |
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