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Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
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Honolulu Museum of Art CEO departing for Texas
COURTESY HOMA Halona Norton-Westbrook, director and CEO of the Honolulu Museum of Art, is departing after five years in the position. She has been named the new director of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas. COURTESY HOMA Halona Norton-Westbrook, director and CEO of the Honolulu Museum of Art, is departing after five years in the position. She has been named the new director of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas. The Honolulu Museum of Art's director and CEO, Halona Norton-Westbrook, is departing after five years in the position. Norton-Westbrook has been named the new director of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas, starting July 1, according to a news release from the museum. She has led HoMA since January 2020, and will remain through May 16. A search is underway for her replacement by the board of trustees, with the assistance of a professional search firm. 'Halona Norton-Westbrook's steadfast leadership has guided the Honolulu Museum of Art through a period of positive transformational change, ' said Mike Watanabe, HoMA's board chair, in a news release. 'Under her guidance, HoMA has recruited top talent to key positions, reconceptualized the Museum's teaching curriculum and built deeper connections through partnerships, programs and exhibitions that reflect diverse perspectives. We look forward to building on these many achievements to serve the greater Honolulu community, who are the inspiration behind all of our efforts.' During her five-year tenure, Norton-Westbrook led HoMA through a successful reaccreditation process from the American Alliance of Museums and created the museum's first comprehensive strategic plan. She also spearheaded the $4 million restoration and expansion project of HoMA's historic Art School. Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Museum attendance increased 70 % from pre-pandemic numbers, despite declining visitations worldwide, and museum engagement grew significantly through art school classes and activities, tours and experiences. Recent initiatives include a pilot program promoting brain health in an art-making setting in partnership with the Brain Health Applied Research Institute, and Art for Life, a program engaging adults ages 55 and older in artistic creation. HoMA has also been a venue for the, the state's largest thematic exhibition of contemporary art, since its debut. The triennial, which features exhibits across Oahu, Maui and Hawaii island, continues through May 4. 'Leading the Honolulu Museum of Art for the past five years has been a dream and an honor, ' said Norton-Westbrook in a statement. 'As a nearly 100-year-old institution, there are countless individuals who have played a role in the Honolulu Museum of Art's legacy. I'm thankful to have been part of a brilliant team of museum professionals and volunteers who continue to evaluate and evolve how a 21st-century museum can best serve its community. I'm proud of all that we have accomplished together to provide inclusive and meaningful experiences for our visitors.' 5 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
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HoMA has the most romantic evening planned for you and your love
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Museum of Art Café is offering a special Valentine's Day prix-fixe dinner for couples on Friday, Feb. 14. Chef Ben Abes and his team have created a delicious three-course menu for this special appetizers, guests can choose between prawns in chili oil with avocado purée, feta and microgreens or charred market asparagus with miso-hollandaise sauce and spring flowers. For the main course, there is cioppino, a seafood dish with fish, shrimp, mussels and clams in a rich tomato-and-wine sauce. The second option is braised short rib risotto made with mushrooms and Parmesan and topped with chimichurri and pea tendrils. For dessert, guests can enjoy chocolate ganache cake with raspberries and chocolate sauce or a scoop of gelato or sorbet from La Gelateria. 'Under HoMA's head of food and beverage Jenny Grondin, the museum is now offering special dinner menus on Fridays,' said Lesa Griffith who is a content specialist for HoMA. 'It started with Thanksgiving last November. You can't ask for a more apt setting than the Honolulu Museum of Art for Valentine's Day—guests can roam the galleries to see romantic works like Monet's Water Lilies then sit down to an equally artful dinner.' The evening will also feature live jazz music by saxophonist Jason Gaye and his trio who will play romantic tunes so the entire evening's mood is set for romance. Visitors can also shop at the HoMA Shop where there will be a pop-up featuring locally made, nature-inspired jewelry from Salty Girl. The dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The experience costs $70 per person, and the menu includes a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Reservations are required for this unforgettable evening at the open-air café, which is surrounded by sculptures and a tranquil water feature. You can click to make your reservations. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 HoMA has situated itself to be the perfect place to celebrate Valentine's Day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
