We are excited to be one of the media partners at this year's Pow Wow Hawaii in Honolulu, one of the world's great art gatherings/festivals/workshop/public art/art hangout being organized in the world today. Kicking off February 9, we can't wait to have both staff and artist friends creating work in the most non-winter location we can think of.

Juxtapoz was lucky enough to once again attend the annual Nuart Festival in Stavanger, Norway this past September and October, and the installations have now finally closed. But, the organizers have just released the documentary around the making of Nuart 2012, capturing the behind-the-scenes moments of preparation, process, and personality that went into this year's festuval. Watch after the jump . . .

One of the better festivals/programs that brings artists together, POW WOW Hawai'i is gearing up already for their 2013 edition. The team just released a series of videos by "Director Michael Inouye, highlighting February 2012's week-long art exhibit. With confessions from the creators and artists, we gain a clear understanding to POW WOW’s inspiring purpose as well as a look at the collection of amazing artwork that brighten the already well-lit city."

After our partnership with Outside Lands over the summer Juxtapoz was lucky enough to be invited to partner with Treasure Island Music Festival. After a light breakfast we headed to Civic Center to take the free shuttle, yes free, out to the island, a quick 10 - 15 minute ride across the Bay Bridge to enter the festival and see the likes of Public Enemy, The xx, Grimes, Ty Segall, Matthew Dear, Youth Lagoon, M83, and others.

Grimes is just one of the musical acts we are looking forward to seeing at this year's Treasure Island Music Festival in SF from October 13—14, 2012. Seeing that we are partners with the great institution that is Noise Pop, we can't wait to get a glimpse of The xx and Public Enemy celebrating their 25th anniversary... 

Having never been to Montreal, Jux contributor Elise Hennigan is on a mission to both experience the city and catch good shows at this year’s POP Montreal Fest. Continue on for a rundown of her experiences with synth pop, sweaty venues, performance art, late night poutine, and more.