Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Receives Funding from National Endowment for the Arts
The Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), a state government agency established in 1965, continues to receive funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. This funding supports the SFCA's mission to promote, perpetuate, preserve, and encourage culture, arts, history, and humanities, which are considered central to the quality of life for the people of Hawai'i. In addition to federal support, the SFCA also receives funding from the State of Hawai'i. The organization actively provides various opportunities for artists and cultural practitioners, including grants, job postings, and calls for artists for exhibitions. These initiatives aim to foster artistic development and cultural engagement across the islands, with specific programs like the Art in Public Places Collection acquiring works from local artists.