About ARTafterDARK

What is ARTafterDARK?
ARTafterDARK is the Honolulu Academy of Arts' monthly art party organized by a dynamic group of young volunteers dedicated to exploring the arts. AAD is held on the last Friday of the month, February through October, from 6-9PM on the grounds of the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

Is there an admission fee for ARTafterDARK events?
Admission is free for Academy members and $10 for non-members.

Upon arriving at the front gate of the Academy, you will see two separate lines. The line on the right is the Academy member line. Member's will be required to show their membership cards to verify their current membership status.

The line on the left is for general admission. You may use cash or credit card to pay for your admission fee. We do not pre-sell admission for AAD.

How can I join the Academy?
There are three easy ways to join the Academy:
1) Call the Membership Department at 532-8724
2) Join online with a few clicks!
3) You can also join at all ARTafterDARK events. There is a membership table located on the front lanai of the Academy during each AAD. You can sign up with the membership ladies upon arrival and enter the party for free through the membership line.

How can I find out more about ARTafterDARK events?
The best place to find out about AAD is this website, where the latest info is added as the programs are developed. Menus are posted one week prior to each event.

If you register your email address with us, you will receive the monthly event eBlasts. For any additional information, you can email your questions to events@honoluluacademy.org and someone will get back to you shortly.

I want to be a part of ARTafterDARK. Who do I contact?
Please contact Megan Hiramoto at events@honoluluacademy.org if you’re interested in volunteering.

I am interested in sponsoring an ARTafterDARK event. Who do I contact?
ARTafterDARK is seeking sponsorships for our monthly Friday events in 2010. If you’re interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karen Sumner at 532-8714.

Where can I park for the ARTafterDARK Friday events?
1) FREE: The Diamond Head Parking Lot behind the Art Center at Linekona, entrances on Beretania and Young streets

2) FREE: Street parking on Beretania Street from 6 p.m.


3) FREE: First United Methodist Church Parking Lot on the corner of Beretania and Victoria streets. NOTE: lot closes promptly at 10 p.m.

4) FREE: Academy Staff Parking Lot at 1035 Kinau St., diamondhead of Victoria Street

5) $5 at Kim Chee III Parking Lot on Young Street

Yeah, we've got a few rules too:
• No large bags are allowed into the museum due to security reasons. If security deems your bag too large, they will require you to house your bag in a locker while at the event. Leave the duffels at home!

• ARTafterDARK's maximum capacity is 2,000 guests. As the party approaches this volume, entry at the doors will be slowed if not shut off all together. We will let more guests in as other guests leave. Moral of the story—get here early!