Honolulu Biennial Organization
Honolulu Biennial Organization
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About this organization
Mission
Connecting Hawaiʻi and the Pacific through contemporary art. Inspired by the unique histories of Hawai‘i, a gathering place for diverse peoples and ideas, Hawai‘i Contemporary connects communities from across our islands and regions united by the Pacific Ocean and beyond. As a collaborative art partner, we cultivate cultural alliances to showcase the Hawai‘i Triennial every three years and to celebrate contemporary art and ideas. The multi-site public exhibition is complemented by year-round public and education programs contributing to the local arts ecosystem, and affirming our commitment to creating an accessible gateway for contemporary art in Hawai‘i nei.
About
IN 2018, HONOLULU BIENNIAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHED NEW INITIATIVES, POP-UP EXHIBITIONS, TRAVELING SHOWS, FREE PUBLIC LECTURES AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS. ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND SERVED OVER 950 PEOPLE IN HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, AND WASHINGTON DC. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018: HBF LAUNCHED VISIONS OF THE FUTURE, A SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND CREATIVE INITIATIVES EXAMINING OUR MOST BASIC NEEDS AND WHAT UNITES HUMANITY, GLOBALLY; HB19 ARTIST BERNICE AKAMINE (KANAKA MAOLI | HAWAII) TRACED QUEEN LILIUOKALANIS JOURNEY TO SAN FRANCISCO AND THEN WASHINGTON, D.C. TO ADVOCATE FOR HER PEOPLE FOLLOWING THE OVERTHROW OF THE KINGDOM OF HAWAI'I IN 1893 WITH CAPSULE EXHIBITIONS OF HER WORKS KALO AND KU'U ONE HANAU; HB19 ARTIST NATALIE ROBERTSON (NGATI POROU, CLANN DHNNCHAIDH | AOTEAROA) VISITED OAHU TO RESEARCH HER HB19 COMMISSION AND GAVE A FREE, PUBLIC TALK ON HER PHOTOGRAPHIC AND MOVING IMAGE PRACTICE; HB19 ARTIST CHENTA LAURY (AFRICAN-AMERICAN | HAWAII) HOSTED A FREE WET FELTING WORKSHOP; HB19 ARTIST ROSANNA RAYMOND (SAMOA, TUVALU | AOTEAROA), WHILE ON O'AHU DOING RESEARCH FOR HER NEW SAVAGE KLUB HQ FOR HB19, GAVE A FREE AND PUBLIC ARTIST TALK AND POETRY READING AT HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM. HB19 ARTIST MARIANNE NICOLSON (MUSGAMAKW DZAWADAENUXW | CANADA) GAVE A FREE ARTIST TALK ABOUT HOW SHE USES ART AS A PLATFORM FOR ACTIVISM. IN ADDITION TO THESE PUBLIC PROGRAMS, HBF PREPARED FOR THE 2019 HONOLULU BIENNIAL (MARCH 8 - MAY 5, 2019), WHICH WILL FEATURE 47 ARTISTS AND ARTIST COLLECTIVES FROM HAWAII, THE PACIFIC, ASIA AND THE AMERICAS ACROSS 10 EXHIBITION SITES IN HONOLULU.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Honolulu biennial foundation ("hbf") supports the local arts infrastructure with a global outreach by presenting an arts festival, honolulu biennial. throughout the year, hbf serves the local community by presenting educational outreach programs with an emphasis on programming for hawaii's youth as well as exhibition and professional development opportunities for the local arts community.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Honolulu biennial foundation ("hbf") supports the local arts infrastructure with a global outreach by presenting an arts festival, honolulu biennial.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of HI.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 225 QUEEN STREET SUITE 24A, HONOLULU, HI, 96813 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 5 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $408,331.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2014.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $178,018 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $101,286 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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