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Maui Public Art Corps recently announced a call for proposals from artists to create visual, scenic, or experiential public art installations encouraged through a collection of audio-recorded stories by Lahaina. In partnership with Maui County, Hale Hō’ike’ike of the Bailey House/Maui Historical Society, and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, this initiative aims to harness the healing power of art by fostering connections and making sure that Lahaina’s stories and cultural heritage are preserved, recorded, and passed on to future generations.
After review through a network panel, artists will be paired with members of the network to incorporate the feedback into their initial proposal, actively shaping the resulting art into express collaborative work. The era of task progression includes a procedure for identifying a proverb unique to Mary Kawena. Pukui’s “Ōlelo No’eau: Hawaiian Poetic Proverbs and Sayings” with cultural representative Sissy Lake-Farm to explain the ancient and cultural significance of Maui County’s express agreement for continuing education.
An exclusive opportunity will involve the assignment of a collaborative mural in the transient nature of the Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic. This mural will offer a spark of memory, color, and peace to the structure of transience, serving as a beacon of hope and resilience.
“Art has the strength to bring comfort and healing,” said Chris Martin, M. D. , deputy chief medical officer at Kaiser Permanente in Maui. “We revere each other for collaborating on this project, which we hope will inspire and encourage our West Maui members, our patients and the entire network as we rebuild together. “
There are five distinct categories for applicants: murals, animation, ephemeral performances, and an open call for other art forms. Demonstration of significant participation in the network is a key criterion for all proposals.
“We inspire artists to embrace this opportunity with care and respect,” said Theo Morrison, executive director of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. “This task is solely about creating public artwork, but also honoring the stories and wisdom of Lahaina elders in a way that resonates deeply with our community.
The Maui Historical Society has also expressed strong support for the effort. “The assignment of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina fosters a countywide understanding of what Lahaina endured and celebrated,” said Sissy Lake-Farm, executive director of Hale Hōʻikeʻike at Bailey House/Maui Historical. Society. “This is a significant step toward healing and appreciating the rich history that continues to shape our community. “
Details regarding the initiative process, application criteria, budget, and more can be found at mauipublicart. org/apply. Applications close at 8:59 p. m. TVH on September 8, 2024.