Local News

June 20, 2008
SAORI Weaving

SAORI is a contemporary hand-weaving program founded in Japan. Through SAORI, everyone can express himself or herself freely, regardless of age, gender, disability or intellectual aptitude.

Learn more about the SAORI Weaving Program at VSA Arts of Hawaii-Pacific.

June 6,2008
Culinary Arts Education at Hanai I Ka Hana

Learn more about Culinary Arts Job Training at the Hanai I Ka Hana School for Career and Technical Education at Kahumana Community Farm.

May 9, 2008
Malia Io's Photo Diary

See the pictures and read the story of photographer Malia Io, told in her own words through this photo diary. This is the first installment of the VSA Spotlight, a recurring web feature which tells the stories of Hawaii's artists with a disability through videos, photos and music.

March 28, 2008
Bob Hiltermann Guest Stars on CBS Cold Case

Bob Hiltermann, friend of VSA Arts and Drummer of deaf rock band Beethoven's Nightmare, will guest star on the popular crime drama Cold Case this Sunday. Bob has a long career in acting and performing, including a recurring role as Walter Novak on All My Children.

The episode, titled "Andy in C Minor", will air at 8:00 pm, Sunday, March 30 on CBS. The episode is about an investigation into the 1996 murder of a popular deaf teen. Bob will guest star as the victim's bereaved father.

Mission Statement

The mission of VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific is to promote awareness of the value of arts in the daily lives of people with disabilities, and to foster opportunities for the full inclusion and participating in all the arts by youth and adults with disabilities, especially the unserved and under-served in Hawaii and the outer Pacific.

Events & Activities

March 13-16, 2008

Ho'omau Na Mea Hala, a four-day inclusive lau hala weaving intensive on the Kahumana campus in Waianae, Oahu. All skills levels and abilities. Day and overnight accessible accommodations available. call 697-1202 for more information on cost and registration.

April 14-15, 2008
VSA Wearable Art at Pacific Rim Conference, VSA Arts of Hawaii Pacific will co-sponsor a wearable art sale, April 14-15, 2008, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort. Learn more at www.pacrim.hawaii.edu.

January 2008
Literacy through the Arts in Waianae, Kona and Honoka'a continue through September 2008 : Adult literacy classes to begin in Waianae at Kahumana campus on Lualualei Homestead Road (January 18).

March 2008
VSA Arts Needs Volunteers! Contact acting executive director Wendy Kamai to learn more about how to volunteer. Training for summer classes in July. 808-697-1202.

October 2008
Disability Employment Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities, and the employment barriers that still need to be removed.