Glassblower Rick Mills' "Red Herring" is one of the many works on view in "Uncommon Objects," opening tonight at the Hawai'i State Art Museum.

The exhibition showcases 40 years of art from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' Art in Public Places collection, which includes work by Satoru Abe, Michael Tom, Frank Sheriff and Toshiko Takaezu. The show is divided into five sections: Functional beauty, symbolic functionalism, aesthetic experimentation, transcending boundaries and inspired by place.

Beautifully designed, the show is a walk through Hawai'i's art history, with everything from exquisite koa bowls to glass blowing to elaborate sculptures.

The event is from 5 to 9 p.m.

If you're hungry, the acclaimed Downtown@HiSAM cafe will be open for dinner.