​Join us for the unveiling of a new collection of animated film shorts that celebrate Maui history, culture and sense of place.
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The result of our most recent call to artists, these animations stem from the Hui Mo'olelo program partnership amongst the County of Maui, Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House / Maui Historical Society and Maui Public Art Corps. Led by kumu Leilehua Yuen, a cohort of 21 storytellers were trained and paired with intergenerational partners to audio-record memories rooted in special places throughout Maui County. Selected by a community panel, artists Richard O'Connor and Sasha Hercik have worked with our team for months to bring a collection of stories to life by 1) Anuhea Yagi & Hōaka Delos Reyes; 2) Nanifay Paglinawan & Pualani Enos; 3) Kevin & Kukui Gavagan; 4) Hōkūlani Holt & Cody Pueo Pata; 5) Annadele Yahiro & Mick Bursack; 6) Andrew Chin & Michael Takemoto; 7) Kevin Brown & Anthony Pfluke.
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The event will be emceed by Sissy Lake-Farm of Hale Hōʻikeʻike, beginning promptly at 3 PM. Free to the public, audience members will experience the premiere of 8 individual animated talk-story excerpts, each between 3 to 5 minutes in length, as well as an offering by Maui Public Art Youth Task Force Lead Kekaulaiwi Farm. Audience members and story participants will be invited to share their reflections for a Q&A to conclude the event.