Mark N. Brown & Students Participates in Downtown Art Center Heart Of Honolulu Art Festival 2025, A Family-Friendly Block Party In Chinatown, On Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mark N. Brown & Students Participates in Downtown Art Center Heart Of Honolulu Art Festival 2025, A Family-Friendly Block Party In Chinatown, On Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Mark N. Brown & Students Participates in Downtown Art Center Heart Of Honolulu Art Festival 2025, A Family-Friendly Block Party In Chinatown, On Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mark class / group will participate in the displaying and selling of their artwork at the Honolulu Heart Street festival from 11am to 4pm on Nu'uanu Ave by participating in this fair it gives the artist a chance to groom there artwork as they climb the ladder as they learn about setting up a display , presenting and selling of their work, etc come down and check it out .

Save the date for our next HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival, Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We're inviting artists and arts organizations to take to the streets, as we shut down Nuuanu Avenue in Chinatown and open it to pedestrian traffic for everyone to experience and enjoy the HEART of the Chinatown Arts District, including art, live music, food, creative local vendors, performances and more.
HEART is an acronym that stands for Heritage, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Restaurants, and Theatre & Performing Arts. Together, these elements make up the core of the vibrant creative community that exists in the Bethel and Nuʻuanu Avenue district, between King Street and Beretania Avenue.

The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival is organized by the nonprofit Downtown Art Center. Some notable participating artists and creative organizations this year include: Hawaiʻi Craftsmen, Honolulu Printmakers, Hawaiʻi Watercolor Society, Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui, Pastel Artists of Hawaiʻi, Glass Fusion Collective, El Dorado Casting Lab, The ARTS at Marks Garage, the brand-new-to-Chinatown Classic Waves Boutique, Chinatown artist Sergio Garzon, and many more!

This year, we are excited to welcome back the HeART STRUT, a fun parade of handmade, wearable art, with the theme of Chinese Zodiac! At 12 noon on April 12, everyone is invited to strut their stuff as we wend our way around the Festival, led by processional artist Patricia Brubaker. Just meet at the HeART STRUT booth next to DAC at 1041 Nuuanu Ave at 11:30 a.m.!

2025 Vendor List
2x2 Just4U
Alhajas by Cleo
Alla Parsons
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Honolulu
Blue Bungalow Cards
Casual Movements
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Classic Waves Boutique
Crochet Corner Creations
DAC
DAC- HeART Strut
Dancers Unlimited
El Dorado Casting Lab
Flattery Designs
Fareeha Khawaja
George Evan Art
Glass Fusion Collective
Hawaii Craftsmen (Raku firing)
Hawaii Handweavers Hui
Hawaii Watercolor Society
Hawaiian Soulshine Stained Glass
Hawaii Youth Symphony
HomeStreet Bank
Honolulu Printmakers (Make & Take)
Hope Hamada (DAC Make & Take)
Images by Debra Casey
Breezy Designs
Jade Louie Art
JoJo Art
Juanita Ka'ahanui Art
Kora Tilmemeowoj
Lani Jungeun Lee Art
Lemonda By H
Liisa Maartinez
Lupe's South Pacific Collection
Major Comeback Skincare
Mari's Creative Outlet
Matty's Munchies Hawaii
Mexi-Hale (tacos, desserts & more)
Nikki's Sandbar
nittra.nittra Hawaii
The Oldtaku LLC
Olay's Thai-Lao Express (Thai food)
Pastel Artists of Hawaii
Peter Murray Art
Plein Air Artists group
Rhiannon McCullough
Russ Kato
Salty Air Swimwear
Sol Printing
Square Grouper in Paradise
Stefani Truyol
Sergio Garzon (DAC Make & Take)
Hawaii Taiji Health and Sports Association (Tai Chi demonstrations)
Tea at 1024
Tesia Rootz Creationz
TIYS Clothing Co.
Treasures by Lokomai
Upcycled Aloha
Mahalo to the City and County of Honolulu for their support of this event!

About Downtown Art Center (DAC):

Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an exhibition gallery and educational space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC is a thriving center for the arts, providing display space to showcase local artists and art organizations, classrooms for arts instruction, and more. DAC is dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown/Chinatown Honolulu through culture and the arts.
Parking for DAC is located at nearby municipal parking lots (onsite at Chinatown Gateway Plaza, parking entrance off Bethel Street) or at Mark's Garage (entrance at 22 S. Pauahi St.). DAC is easily accessible by public transit as well; get directions, routes and timetables at www.thebus.org.

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Photo of Nuʻuanu Avenue by Tracy Chan
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About the Downtown Art Center (DAC):
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an evolving gallery and workshop space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC strives to become a thriving center for the arts by providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more. Support DAC and help it grow at donorbox.org/downtownartcenter!

Parking for DAC is located at nearby municipal parking lots (onsite at Chinatown Gateway Plaza, parking entrance off Bethel Street) or at Mark's Garage (entrance at 22 S. Pauahi St.). DAC is easily accessible by public transit as well; get directions, routes and timetables at www.thebus.org.
 

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Haiku Gardens Ref. No.: 18463 Price: $300 Size: 9" x 12" ** More...	Haleiwa Bridge Afternoon Ref. No.: 18413 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: Afternoon view of Haleiwa town's popular Anahulu Bridge or Rainbow Bridge at the North Shore More...
Haleiwa Bridge Morning Ref. No.: 18414 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: Lovely site of Anahulu Bridge or Rainbow Bridge at Haleiwa, North Shore More...	Haleiwa Bridge Reflections Ref. No.: 18412 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: Inspiring views of Rainbow Bridge. This Haleiwa Bridge marks the entrance to old Haleiwa Town at the North Shore More...
Haleiwa Harbor - 2 Ref. No.: 18404 Price: $2800. Size: 36" x 48" Inspiration**: Haleiwa Harbor is my 2nd version with this theme, that was done in the harbor. My first version became the poster for the Haleiwa Art Festival at the North Shore in 2012 More...	Haleiwa Harbor Morning Ref. No.: 18415 Price: $1400 Size: 24" x 30" Inspiration**: Wake up to this view of the North Shore's Haleiwa Harbor in the island of Oahu More...
Haleiwa Town Ref. No.: 18411 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: The historic Haleiwa Town at the North Shore in the island of Oahu More...	Hula Girls Up Next Ref. No.: 18460 Price: $3300 Size: 36" x 48" ** More...
Jump Rock Of Waimea Bay Ref. No.: 18401 Price: $3600 Size: 36" x 60" Inspiration**: The Jump Rock of Waimea Bay in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O�ahu. Jumping off "The Rock" on Waimea Bay is on a lot of tourist's and local's bucket list to try during the summer when the bay is flat and the rock is reachable. More...	Kailua Tidepools Ref. No.: 18410 Price: $1400 Size: 24" x 36" Inspiration**: This artowk inspired by the Kailua beach tidepools was painted down the hill from the Lanikai monument in Kailua. I am in my own world as I look upon all the activity before me. More...
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Lanikai Hill Of Kailua Ref. No.: 18405 Price: $5500 Size: 36" x 80" Inspiration**: Lanikai Hill of Kailua was first started as a smaller painting,but because of the potential of the layout and inspiring views of Lanikai Hill in Kailua, I went back the next day with a door panel and enthused. More...	Lanikuhonua/ Ko'olina Ref. No.: 18465 Price: $2800 Size: 24" x 48" ** More...
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Olomana Of Windward Oahu Ref. No.: 18402 Price: $1000 Size: 18" x 24" Inspiration**: Olomana of Windward Oahu was painted from the Heiau of Kawainui marsh, because of the remoteness of this vantage point of one of Mount Olomana three peaks, I can identify with the hikers that attempt this hill. More...	Pu'uikena Beach Ref. No.: 18468 Price: $5500 Size: 36" x 80" ** More...
Queens Beach Waikiki - 3 Ref. No.: 18409 Price: $2800 Size: 30" x 40" Inspiration**: Queens Beach in Waikiki makes for a great focal point with the big Banyan tree which is a hub of a lot of activity in Waikiki. I look towards the beach beyond the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and imagine just the Moana hotel being its only companion years ago. More...	Rabbit Island Ref. No.: 18466 Price: $400 Size: 12" x 16" ** More...
Rainbow Bridge Of Haleiwa Ref. No.: 18416 Price: $2400 Size: 24" x 48" Inspiration**: The popular Rainbow Bridge or Anahulu Bridge can be found in Haleiwa at the North Shore, Oahu. More...	Stormy Day At Makapu'u Beach Ref. No.: 18406 Price: $5500 Size: 48" x 60" Inspiration**: Stormy day at Makapu'u Beach was done during the worst storm that even body surfers wouldn't go out. But it was the perfect because of the energy it created for this painting inspired by the strong breaks overlooking Makapu'u Beach in Waimanalo. More...
Volley Ball Day At Waimea Bay Ref. No.: 18407 Price: $5500 Size: 36" x 80" Inspiration**: Volley ball day at Waimea Bay is on Wednesday's and I happen to be there with a door panel and my easel. Great youthful energy captured at Waimea Bay at the North Shore. More...	Waihole Valley Ref. No.: 18417 Price: $2800 Size: 30" x 40" Inspiration**: Picturesque view of Waihole Valley in Kaneohe. More...
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Alkai Beach/ Seattle Ref. No.: 18467 Price: $400 Size: 12" x 16" ** More...	Byodo In Valley Of The Temples Ref. No.: 18461 Price: $1800 Size: 24" x 36" ** More...
Canoe Regatta At Heiea Boat Harbor Ref. No.: 18408 Price: $2400 Size: 24" x 48" Inspiration**: When I arrived at Heiea Boat Harbor at Kaneohe Bay, a canoe regatta was starting to set up. I captured the lineup before the paddlers got in, with the Kualoa mountains in the background More...	Canoes Of Kailua Ref. No.: 18403 Price: $5500 Size: 36" x 80" Inspiration**: Canoes of Kailua was inspired by the paddlers who train daily over the course of the 3 days that I spent on location at Kailua beach. More...
Haiku Gardens Ref. No.: 18463 Price: $300 Size: 9" x 12" ** More...	Haleiwa Bridge Afternoon Ref. No.: 18413 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: Afternoon view of Haleiwa town's popular Anahulu Bridge or Rainbow Bridge at the North Shore More...
Haleiwa Bridge Morning Ref. No.: 18414 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: Lovely site of Anahulu Bridge or Rainbow Bridge at Haleiwa, North Shore More...	Haleiwa Bridge Reflections Ref. No.: 18412 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: Inspiring views of Rainbow Bridge. This Haleiwa Bridge marks the entrance to old Haleiwa Town at the North Shore More...
Haleiwa Harbor - 2 Ref. No.: 18404 Price: $2800. Size: 36" x 48" Inspiration**: Haleiwa Harbor is my 2nd version with this theme, that was done in the harbor. My first version became the poster for the Haleiwa Art Festival at the North Shore in 2012 More...	Haleiwa Harbor Morning Ref. No.: 18415 Price: $1400 Size: 24" x 30" Inspiration**: Wake up to this view of the North Shore's Haleiwa Harbor in the island of Oahu More...
Haleiwa Town Ref. No.: 18411 Price: $600 Size: 12" x 24" Inspiration**: The historic Haleiwa Town at the North Shore in the island of Oahu More...	Hula Girls Up Next Ref. No.: 18460 Price: $3300 Size: 36" x 48" ** More...
Jump Rock Of Waimea Bay Ref. No.: 18401 Price: $3600 Size: 36" x 60" Inspiration**: The Jump Rock of Waimea Bay in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O�ahu. Jumping off "The Rock" on Waimea Bay is on a lot of tourist's and local's bucket list to try during the summer when the bay is flat and the rock is reachable. More...	Kailua Tidepools Ref. No.: 18410 Price: $1400 Size: 24" x 36" Inspiration**: This artowk inspired by the Kailua beach tidepools was painted down the hill from the Lanikai monument in Kailua. I am in my own world as I look upon all the activity before me. More...
Kalihi Garden Ref. No.: 18464 Price: $400 Size: 12" x 16" ** More...	Kualoa Ranch Ref. No.: 18459 Price: $1800 Size: 24" x 36" ** More...
Laiea Break Ref. No.: 18418 Price: $300 Size: 9" x 12" Inspiration**: Lovely view of the beach and surf in Laie, a small town on Oahu's northeastern shore. More...	Lanikai Canoes Ref. No.: 18470 Price: $1400 Size: 15" x 30" ** More...
Lanikai Hill Of Kailua Ref. No.: 18405 Price: $5500 Size: 36" x 80" Inspiration**: Lanikai Hill of Kailua was first started as a smaller painting,but because of the potential of the layout and inspiring views of Lanikai Hill in Kailua, I went back the next day with a door panel and enthused. More...	Lanikuhonua/ Ko'olina Ref. No.: 18465 Price: $2800 Size: 24" x 48" ** More...
Makapu'u Lookout Ref. No.: 18462 Price: $3300 Size: 36" x 48" ** More...	Oahu Market - Chinatown - 2 Ref. No.: 18400 Price: $1400 Size: 24" x 30" Inspiration**: Being half Chinese in race, my mother would take me to Chinatown to sample the food and culture. Now, seeing it as a artist, Oahu's Chinatown market is a great buffet for the eyes and senses. More...
Olomana Of Windward Oahu Ref. No.: 18402 Price: $1000 Size: 18" x 24" Inspiration**: Olomana of Windward Oahu was painted from the Heiau of Kawainui marsh, because of the remoteness of this vantage point of one of Mount Olomana three peaks, I can identify with the hikers that attempt this hill. More...	Pu'uikena Beach Ref. No.: 18468 Price: $5500 Size: 36" x 80" ** More...
Queens Beach Waikiki - 3 Ref. No.: 18409 Price: $2800 Size: 30" x 40" Inspiration**: Queens Beach in Waikiki makes for a great focal point with the big Banyan tree which is a hub of a lot of activity in Waikiki. I look towards the beach beyond the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and imagine just the Moana hotel being its only companion years ago. More...	Rabbit Island Ref. No.: 18466 Price: $400 Size: 12" x 16" ** More...
Rainbow Bridge Of Haleiwa Ref. No.: 18416 Price: $2400 Size: 24" x 48" Inspiration**: The popular Rainbow Bridge or Anahulu Bridge can be found in Haleiwa at the North Shore, Oahu. More...	Stormy Day At Makapu'u Beach Ref. No.: 18406 Price: $5500 Size: 48" x 60" Inspiration**: Stormy day at Makapu'u Beach was done during the worst storm that even body surfers wouldn't go out. But it was the perfect because of the energy it created for this painting inspired by the strong breaks overlooking Makapu'u Beach in Waimanalo. More...
Volley Ball Day At Waimea Bay Ref. No.: 18407 Price: $5500 Size: 36" x 80" Inspiration**: Volley ball day at Waimea Bay is on Wednesday's and I happen to be there with a door panel and my easel. Great youthful energy captured at Waimea Bay at the North Shore. More...	Waihole Valley Ref. No.: 18417 Price: $2800 Size: 30" x 40" Inspiration**: Picturesque view of Waihole Valley in Kaneohe. More...
West Maui Mountains Ref. No.: 18469 Price: $600 Size: 16" x 20" ** More...	Yokohama Beach Ref. No.: 18458 Price: $1800 Size: 24" x 36" ** More...