Presented by the Friends of The Contemporary Museum, the 16th annual ArtSpree 2009 will be a family-friendly, all-day event held at the museum and feature opportunities for visitors to interact with contemporary art through hands--on activities, demonstrations, storytelling, dance and music performances. The 2009 date is set for July 11, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is FREE!

The Contemporary Museum would like to extend a special thanks to The Friends of The Contemporary Museum, our generous 2009 sponsors Tori Keegan and Bill Lum, and our dedicated volunteers, artists and staff who each year make this important free community event an overwhelming success.

ArtSpree 2007 and 2008 were sponsored by The Ron and Sanne Higgins Family Foundation, Starbucks and Jamba Juice. (Special thanks to Punahou School for once again providing excellent parking accommodations, to Hawaii Special Events for the beautiful tenting, and to Catering Connection for the tables and chairs. In 2009 Punahou and Iolani School Key Clubs and the international women's fraternity Alpha Gamma Delta will serve as volunteers. More sponsors and volunteers are always needed and welcome. Please contact Volunteer and Special Projects Coordinator Sheryl Kramer at (808) 237-5218.