Kilohana Art League
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The Kilohana Art League was formed in 1894 as Honolulu’s first art association. On May 5, 1894,[1] the woodcarver Augusta Graham, the sculptor Allen Hutchinson, and painters D. Howard Hitchcock and Annie H. Park[3] created a forum where local artists could exhibit together and share ideas.[4] Other members included Alfred Richard Gurrey, Sr.[5] and Bessie Wheeler.[6]
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Named after | Kilo, meaning to observe carefully or to spy, and hana, signifying to do or to work |
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Formation | May 5, 1894; 130 years ago (1894-05-05)[1] |
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Founded at | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Dissolved | 1913; 111 years ago (1913) |
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"Kilohana" is a compound word derived from two Hawaiian language words: kilo meaning to observe carefully or to spy out, and hana, meaning work.[3] The Kilohana Art League was disbanded in 1913, and its funds were transferred to The Outdoor Circle.[7]