All-Wāhine Arts Festival. Empowering our Wāhine. Inspiring our Keiki.

All-Wāhine Arts Festival uses art as a medium to invigorate identity and perpetuate indigenous languages and cultures while inspiring and mentoring our keiki through hands-on workshops.

MAHALO to our Partners, Donors, and Community

The Betty Kanuha Foundation | Maluihi Lee ʻOhana | Kailua Village Business Improvement District

Kohanaiki Shores LLC | Pacific Waste Management | Kahu Kealoha Kaʻōpua

MURALS

Laetitia Kukui Mahoney

Kona Kai ʻOpua reflects the  beauty and pride that Kona has for its people, land, ocean, history and stories. 

The mele is a love song about Kamehameha II (Liholiho) and his lover. The song shares the deep emotion of love that reflects back to the memorable places and people of Kona. 

Artist / Muralist / Educator

@kealakukui

Hana Yoshihata

Kona Commons Shopping Center is the home to two murals:  one featuring Haumea, the goddess of creation, and the second featuring ‘ulu, a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and security. 

Water Artist / Waʻa Voyager

@hanamakesart

SEE YOU IN 2025!

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