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Mālama Wao Akua Opening Reception

  • Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center 2841 Baldwin Avenue Makawao, HI 96768 (map)

Mālama Wao Akua Opening Reception

Friday, September 8th / 5-8 PM

Join Hui No‘eau and East Maui Watershed Partnership as we come together to celebrate the opening of Mālama Wao Akua – an annual juried art exhibition honoring the native species of Maui Nui. In honor of the tragic fires on Maui, this event will benefit the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund with a $5 per vehicle suggested donation at entry.

We look forward to gathering with our community to enjoy:

  • Live performances by Liz Morales & Jordan Soon and Hālau Wehiwehi O Leilehua

  • Food from Tight Tacos, Suns Out Buns Out, Maui Cones and Choke Ice Cream

  • Free art projects for keiki

  • Informational booths featuring East Maui Watershed Partnership & Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization

  • Lei Making with Hawai‘i Flora + Fauna

  • Artist Awards

  • A first look at the 2023 Mālama Wao Akua Exhibition

This event is open to the public with free admission.

Support provided by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.

Earlier Event: August 26
Art with Heart at the Hui