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HRS §9-21

Why the arts foundation exists

This section explains the goals of the state arts foundation. It runs art programs and a museum to replace natural beauty lost in construction, support local artists, and give everyone access to quality art and performances.

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The statute, as written — Purpose

T he foundation shall administer the art in public places and relocatable works of art programs, performing arts grants program, and the state art museum to achieve the following purposes: (1) Replace in public state buildings the natural beauty displaced in construction with works of art expressive of the State's cultural, creative, and traditional arts of its various ethnic groups; (2) Support, promote, and recognize excellence of the State's diverse cultural, creative, and traditional artists; and (3) Create, display, and maintain in public places and the state art museum a collection of works of art, and coordinate, plan, promote, market, and execute performing arts events, that: (A) Represent the diversity and excellence of the State's artistic expression; and (B) Provide to all the citizens of the State the fullest possible access to the highest quality aesthetic and educational experiences available.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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