Punahou teacher Mark “Gooch” Noguchi ’93’s belief that “food tells a story” lays the foundation for the syllabus of Cook Your Heritage.
Today, Punahou’s arts programs – visual arts, music, theatre, dance and Hawaiian arts – are an integral part of our community of innovation.
Punahou School has a rich history in the arts, offering comprehensive programs in visual arts, dance, music, Hawaiian arts, and theatre.
Punahou’s distinguished art collection began in 1896, through the generosity of our community, and has since become part of Hawai‘i’s cultural fabric.
The arts at Punahou are a tremendous space for student learning and growth.
C. R. Bishop Hall (1901 – 1971) was Oahu College’s brand new Preparatory School, which included a dedicated classroom for art.
The Punahou Chamber Music Program is marking six decades of nurturing student musicians and fostering the art of chamber music.
This fall, Punahou revealed a captivating collection of mosaic art that now adorns the Leadership Donor Wall.
Polynesian Star Compass, 1999 |
Glass Mosaic | 10-foot diameter | Installed in the Central Courtyard of the Mamiya Science Center
Since Punahou’s inception, our pioneering educators have intertwined learning and creativity – long before the modern-day body of research extolling the benefits of arts in education.
White Ginger Flowers, 1947