Salad Bars Turned Art Bars for "All You Can Make Art"!
Salad Bars Turned Art Bars for "All You Can Make Art"!
No Time Limits, No Supply Limits
Art ala Carte is a drop in, processed based art studio. Salad bars turned to art bars for “All you can make Art”.
How does it work??
Drop in during Open Studio hours Thurs-Sat 10am to 4pm. Sun Noon to 4pm. No reservations required.
Pay one price ($22 per participating artist- supervising adults do not need to pay but we highly encourage you to participate in your own Open Studio Session )**
Grab a tray- and go down the Art Bar™ line filling it up with anything and everything you need for your masterpieces. No time limits or supply limits!
We believe in process based art- meaning you explore, make a mess, and try out new materials. Artists are onsite for inspiration- but not step by step direction.
*Artists must be fully checked in by 2:55pm, studio closes at 4pm.
**Members save 11% off every open studio visit. Save an additional $3 per artist by bringing in a bag of recycled goodies and gently used art supplies- see list.
Located at 668 Kailua Rd by Jalepenosfind us behind the gate :)
Special Events
Special Events
Birthday Parties + Space Retnal
Great for all ages! Birthdays, bachelorette parties, baby showers, fundraisers!
Starts at $375 for two hours of space rental + Art for up to 12 participating artists.
Messy Madness
One big canvas, tools, finger paints, and sensory materials! Ages 12-36 months! Professional photos included!
$36 per baby + supervising adult
Sip & Create with Str8up Bar
Monthly 21+ Art Night with our friends at STR8UP Bar. Your ticket includes your first cocktail or mocktail!
$36 per person
Our Story…
Originally founded by Aria Leighty in 2011 in Portland, Oregon, AAC was a haven where creativity knew no bounds, transforming ordinary salad bars into "art bars" for "all you can make art."
It was a sanctuary that grew across three inspiring studios, complete with a mobile unit partnering with schools, libraries, music festivals, and community events. After a cherished journey, life led us to a devastating pause, and by 2019, circumstances drew us back to Honolulu.
But Art ala Carte never faded from our hearts. For years, a yearning to revive this soul mate business felt like a distant dream- because of the high cost of living in Hawaii and the impossibly large commercial real estate costs.
Until 2025, when magically, the universe aligned our path. A serendipitous project led to a chance to secure a perfect space for AAC in the very neighborhood we dreamed of. This time “mini manager” Keilani Leighty, who was just five when AAC was born- steps in as Co-Owner.
AAC focuses on process based art allowing artists of all ages to make their own creative concepts with seemingly unlimited supplies. We focus on reusing unique materials and recycled bits in addition to traditional art supplies. AAC helps you look at things in a new way- finding ways to make something beautiful out of unexpected items.
In this world of Ai, social media algorithms, and everything being so content focused- a space for true conversation, community, connection, and creativity is needed more than ever!
We look forward to creating with you!
