I just went to see the DAC Holiday Invitational exhibit at the Downtown Art Center, same building as where you renew your driver’s license.

What a wonderful showcase for local artists! It was good to see some old and new names among the entrants.

They make art that relates to our lives here in Hawaii. There are so few chances to see this kind of living, breathing art.

I want to thank the city for sponsoring this space for local artists and hope that it continues to do so.

This particular show just ended — but others will follow. I urge all local people to come to Downtown Honolulu and go to Chinatown at the same time.

Jean Toyama

Downtown

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