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Meet the Jurors for MWA 2025
We are honored and excited to introduce Zach Pezzillo and Inger Tully as jurors for this year’s exhibition. With impressive backgrounds in conservation and art, each brings an expertise and perspective that’s rooted in mālama for Maui.
Artist Huakaʻi 2025
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Recorded Juror’s Walkthrough 2024
Walkthrough of Mālama Wao Akua 2024 with jurors Kat M. Lui and Michael Takemoto. Mālama Wao Akua is a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, Kaho‘olawe) presented by Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center and East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP).
2024 Exhibit Opening Photos & Awarded Artwork
On Friday, Sept. 13th, we celebrated the opening of Mālama Wao Akua 2024. A huge mahalo to Hālau Wehiwehi O Leilehua for their beautiful performance, and to Kitoko’s, Outrigger Pizza, Maui Cones, Dolish, and Hapa Hour for providing the delicious food and drinks. Special thanks as well to Marvin Tavega for the sunset music and Read More about 2024 Exhibit Opening Photos & Awarded Artwork
