MĀLAMA WAO AKUA 2024
September 13 - November 8
Commemorating its 20th year, Mālama Wao Akua is a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, Kaho‘olawe). Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is thrilled to collaborate with East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) to raise awareness about the importance of 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 rare native species, artists help spark conservation and inspire care for the exceptional environments surrounding us.
With education at the heart of the exhibition’s purpose, Mālama Wao Akua invites participation from local Maui artists of all ages. Local conservation professionals analyze each piece for accuracy and appropriateness in depiction and materials. Viewers will notice that EMWP has thoughtfully prepared a label to accompany each work of art; we hope the artists’ statements and information on the depicted species provide fascinating insight into the incredible ecological diversity of Maui Nui. Representing interests in both art and conservation, Jurors Michael Takemoto and Kat M. Lui selected works that share knowledge of native species in a meaningful, accurate, and creative way.
We are honored to celebrate the 60 adults, 11 high school students, 5 middle school students, and 8 elementary school students who contributed 101 pieces to this exhibition! We hope you enjoy getting to know the 114 unique native species represented.
Exhibition Events
Talk Story Tuesdays: The Hui & East Maui Watershed Partnership will host a different industry leader from the field of conservation. Let’s talk about conservation on Maui at the Hui!
Tuesday, September 24 at 5pm: Arthur C. Medeiros, Ph.D., Auwahi Forest Restoration Project Program Manager
Tuesday, October 8th at 5pm: Keoki Kanakaokai, The Nature Conservancy Maui Natural Resource Manager
Tuesday, October 22nd at 5pm: Zach Pezzillo, Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program Coordinator EVENT CANCELLED
Tuesday, November 5th at 5pm: Zach Pezzillo, Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program Coordinator
Gallery Docent Fridays: Gallery docents from various Maui conservation organizations will provide an enhanced gallery viewing experience. Ask questions, engage in conversation, and dive deeper into the species featured in this year's exhibition and conservation work on Maui.
Fridays, 12-2pm September 27 - November 8
Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Saturday / 9am-4pm
Open to the public with FREE admission
For more information or to purchase any of the artwork you see here please contact call (808)572-6560 or email info@huinoeau.com.
Support provided in part by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
