Exhibitions

Capitol Modern exhibits offer insight into current themes and diverse expressions in the local art world through some of the best contemporary art from across Hawai‘i.

Current and Upcoming Exhibits

  • Special Exhibition

    Hawai‘i Triennial 2025: ALOHA NŌ

    Feb 15, 2025Jan 3, 2026

    Hawai‘i Contemporary and the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 present ALOHA NŌ at Capitol Modern. ALOHA NŌ is a call to know Hawaiʻi as a place of rebirth, resilience, and resistance; a place that embraces humanity in all of its complexities — with a compassion and care that can only be described as aloha.

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    Special Exhibit

    Hula Kiʻi Youth Exhibit

    Jun 6, 2025Jul 31, 2025

    In partnership with Capitol Modern, the non-profit Hula Preservation Society (HPS) unveils a new Hula Kiʻi Youth Exhibit. The exhibit features the work of the Papa Hana Noʻeau class (10th grade) of Hālau Kū Māna New Century Public Charter School.

  • Two people observe artwork in a gallery

    Special Exhibit

    Art(ist) Teacher Art Exhibition: The Spark Within

    Jul 1, 2025Aug 29, 2025

    The Spark Within | What ignites the creative spark within us? How do artist teachers recognize and respond to those fleeting moments of inspiration? And as mentors, how can we nurture that same energy in the emerging artists we guide? SPARK brings together the personal work of Artist Teachers of Hawaiʻi - educators who are also practicing artists. We invite you to explore their stories and ask yourself: how do you spark?

Ongoing Exhibits

  • Sculpture Garden

    Ongoing

    Our ground floor Sculpture Garden has been transformed from its beginnings as a recreational area with a large swimming pool and bleachers into an urban oasis with pathways and nooks for reflection.

Recent Exhibits

  • Four models in botanical looks are surrounded by a crowd

    Special Exhibit

    Mod Gala 2025 Fashion Exhibition

    Step into a realm where fashion blossomed beyond imagination. The Mod Gala 2025 Fashion Show at Capitol Modern invited audiences to experience "Botanical Rhapsody: A Floral Odyssey" - a stunning exploration of florals reimagined through the lens of couture.

  • Annual Exhibit

    2025 Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards

    Experience Hawaiʻi through award-winning artworks by Hawaiʻi students grades 7-12 in this annual student exhibit. Over 100 artworks in our Turnaround Gallery.

  • Special Exhibition

    Ke Ao Lama

    A selection of exhibits dedicated to celebrating the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture at Capitol Modern.

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