Hui No'eau & East Maui Watershed Partnership present Malama Wao Akua 9am-4pm Tues-Sat, Sept 20 to Nov 3/23
Makawao - Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) brings you the 19th annual Malama Wao Akua - a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui. This special exhibition will be on display in the Hui's gallery space now through November 3rd. The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday between 9am-4pm with free admission.
This collaborative exhibition aims to raise awareness about protecting our islands' unique ecosystems and species. The Hui and EMWP believe artists have a powerful and vital role to play in our local conservation efforts. By providing the public with a creative and intimate way of interacting with Maui's native species, artists help spark conservation and inspire care for the exceptional environments surrounding us.
This year's jurors were Kirk Kurokawa, Visual Artist, and Dr Scott Fisher, Director of 'Aina Stewardship at Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, who selected works among 254 entries from elementary school, middle school, high school, and adult divisions. A total of 84 Maui artists are represented in the exhibition, all highlighting and bringing awareness to the native plant and animal species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe).
The community is invited to learn more about Maui's conservation efforts from leading experts during the exhibition's "Talk Story" Thursdays. Talks are free, open to the public, and will take place on the following dates:
- September 21st at 5 pm: Zach Pezzillo, Technician for Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program
- October 12th at 5 pm: Michael Walker - State Fire Protection Forester, DLNR/DOFAW
- October 19th at 5 pm: Keahi Bustamente, Maui Nui Program Coordinator for Hawai?i Invertebrate Program, DLNR/DOFAW
- November 2nd at 5 pm: Dr. Arthur Medeiros, Program Manager for Auwahi Forest Restoration Project
Additionally, each Friday throughout the exhibition from 10am-12pm, a conservation gallery docent will be on hand to provide an enhanced gallery viewing experience. Visit huinoeau.com or malamawaoakua.org to learn more about exhibition-related events.
Support provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.
Hui No'eau is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, community-based, visual arts education organization offering open access to quality visual arts instruction by professional teaching artists and arts opportunities through year-round youth and adult art classes, exhibitions, outreach programs, community art events, and more. For more information, please visit www.huinoeau.com.
East Maui Watershed Partnership is committed to protecting our islands fresh water source and native rainforest health. Home to many rare and endangered species, these watersheds represent our source of water, culture, and biodiversity. Learn more at eastmauiwatershed.org.
For more information about the exhibition, please contact Hui No'eau Exhibitions Manager Josephine Bergill-Gentile at josephine@huinoeau.com or call 808.572.6560 x23. Contact Allison Borell at East Maui Watershed Partnership for information about community & school programs or for information about the watershed at pr@eastmauiwatershed.org or call (808)268-1475.
Date: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 to Friday, November 3rd, 2023
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
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Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center located at 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768 in Upcountry
Phone: 808-572-6560 Email: info@huinoeau.com Website: https://www.huinoeau.com/
The mission of Hui No'eau is to unlock creativity through exceptional visual art education. Located on the upcountry estate of Kaluanui, the Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center provides an array of programs that support lifelong learning in the arts including public workshops and classes, lectures, exhibitions, art events, historical house tours, and educational outreach programs with schools and community partner organizations. One of the last of its kind on Maui, we are a non-profit, non-degree granting, community-based arts education organization offering open access to quality arts instruction by professional faculty. Our programs and services are accessible to all, regardless of artistic aptitude or ability to pay registration fees.
Contact: Josephine Bergill-Gentile Phone: 808-572-6560 x23
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