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Since 1953, local artists were able to display and sell their works along a stretch of fence on Monsarrat Avenue during the weekends.
It s known as Art on the Zoo Fence.
Before the pandemic, part- and full-time artists at the art mart welcomed residents and visitors.
But like most businesses, it was forced to shut down in March 2020.
Art on the Zoo Fence president Lynn Forney says they were allowed to reopen last October. But had to close again earlier this year, after experiencing issues renewing their permit with the City. I ve been communicating with the parks department, [asking] when can we go back, what s going on, what s happening. They said it s strictly coronavirus related, she said.
Permit challenges paint a grim picture for the future of a beloved Oahu art exhibit It used to be a popular attraction before the pandemic set in. (Source: HNN) By Rick Daysog | April 11, 2021 at 5:48 PM HST - Updated April 11 at 5:48 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Organizers of the ‘Art on the Zoo Fence,’ a popular venue for local residents and tourists since 1953, said they may be forced to fold if the city doesn’t reissue permits for them to reopen.
The nonprofit open-air gallery has been closed for the past several months, and restarting it hasn’t been easy.
Like most businesses, it was forced to close temporarily when the pandemic hit in March. It returned to the fence line in August, but when 2021 started, it was a different story. The city refused to issue permits to the organization, said Lynn Forney, president of Art on the Fence Inc.