Downtown Art Center

Located at 1159 Nuuanu Ave in Honolulu's Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks Garage is a small, welcoming nonprofit art gallery and performance space. It hosts monthly exhibits with evolving themes and features a black-box performance space plus a gallery in the foyer. First Friday evenings invite artists and visitors to mingle and discover diverse media.

Located at 1111 Victoria St, Honolulu, HI 96814, Honolulu Museum of Art School invites visitors to explore a rich mix of art—from Hawaii native works to pieces from the Philippines, India, and other Asian locales—housed in a unique building. The museum offers public art classes taught by excellent instructors, with well-equipped workshops and a broad range from Color Fundamentals to Figure Drawing. An educator lending library broadens access to global artworks. Admission is $10, kids free, and parking is convenient.

Wall-to-Wall Studios Inc. is a creative point of interest at 1128 Nuuanu Ave #203 in Honolulu, HI. Reviews describe it as Hawaii's favorite creative shop, noting how it consistently raises the bar on design and branding and inspires clients with fresh visuals and thoughtful concepts.

Sacred Art Tattoo Waikiki is a Honolulu body art studio in Waikiki. Reviews highlight a welcoming, friendly staff and highly skilled artists who guide clients from concept to finished tattoo. Noted for professionalism, attention to detail, and a calm, collaborative vibe—home to artists like Sergio delivering meticulous work and a memorable experience.

Located at 2005 Kālia Rd Unit 401A in Honolulu, Aloha Tattoo Waikiki – Hilton Diamond Head Tower offers body art services in a warm, welcoming setting. Reviews praise friendly, knowledgeable artists who listen to ideas and bring them to life. Gabi, Brit, Isabel, Telly, and Bam are noted for quality work, quick appointments, and freehand Polynesian sleeve designs.

Cedar Street Galleries in Honolulu showcases paintings, prints and more from international and Hawaiian artists, with rotating second-floor exhibitions. The gallerist and owner is described as personable and knowledgeable, and staff such as Gigi are praised for attentive service. Some reviews note occasional hours and advise calling ahead; one post mentions a consignment dispute.