Mar 23 Monday
Maui Public Art April 2026 Call to Artists
Our 2026 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) stems from Hui Mo‘olelo, a program that cultivates site-specific stories through community workshops rooted in Maui County. Selected artists will interpret one of these stories as a work of visual, performance, or experiential public art developed in collaboration with community members. The goal of these public art projects is to promote the unique history, culture and community of distinct sites throughout the County of Maui.
Please review each project description below carefully and base your proposal on one of the provided story excerpts. (Click HERE https://vimeo.com/939718380 to view a 5-minute film summarizing this work.)
Artist applications will be reviewed by a community panel. Selected artists will then enter a collaborative development phase, working closely with community members, Maui Public Art Corps, and partners to refine their initial ideas into a site-specific, participatory artwork (with the exception of Project Category C6, which converts selected submissions directly to production). This process includes identifying a proverb from Mary Kawena Pukui’s ʻŌlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings to ground each work in historical and cultural context.
Application requirements: Applications will only be received via CaFÉ and will not be accepted after the marked deadline. Entry Deadline: April 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm HST. Apply HERE: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17104
Mar 24 Tuesday
Request for Qualifications | Echoes of the Land: A Call for Narrative Playscapes
The Hui Moʻolelo Intergenerational Playscape Project is a visionary initiative to create three (3) permanent, story-grounded playscape installations within public parks across Maui County.
This project follows a "Design & Venue Matching" model. Rather than applying for a specific park, multidisciplinary teams are invited to submit their qualifications and a conceptual approach based on our Hui Moʻolelo story archives. Following a review of the application pool, our community panel will match selected finalists with specific park locations that best align with their design aesthetic and the cultural narratives of that community.
In a gesture of renewal and resilience, the County of Maui invites (but does not require) design teams to consider the integration of salvaged wood and stumps recovered from the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Kula, offering these honored remnants a second life as foundational elements of play and memory within the new playscapes.Total Project Opportunity: Three (3) distinct commissions.Capital Budget: $500,000 per site (comprehensive of design, fabrication, and installation).The Foundation: This is a "listening-first" project. Teams will not collect new stories; instead, they will select from a curated "menu" of recorded community moʻolelo to serve as the conceptual heart of the build.RFQ Process: Selected finalists may enter a stipended "Refinement Phase" to adapt their concepts to a specific matched venue before final contracts are awarded. Due to the project deadline, we encourage you to be as detailed as possible in your application. Project Development Process: Applications will be reviewed by a community panel. Selected team/s will then enter a collaborative development phase, working closely with community members, Maui Public Art Corps, and partners to refine their initial ideas into a site-specific, participatory artwork. This process includes identifying a proverb from Mary Kawena Pukui’s ʻŌlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings to ground each work in historical and cultural context.
Application requirements: Applications will only be received via CaFÉ and will not be accepted after the marked deadline. Entry Deadline: April 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm HST. Apply HERE https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17103
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday! -- Find fresh and local produce/treats in QKC's Center Court area near the stage, elevator, and food court escalator.
Offerings can include unique and staple vegetables, tropical fruits, berries, melons, coconuts, plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, gourmet foods, honey, seasonal delights, and so much more. Discover the flavor of the day!
Mar 25 Wednesday
This March, Jersey Mike’s Subs is joining forces with Special Olympics Hawaii to make a sub-stantial impact on the local community during the company’s annual Month of Giving campaign. Starting March 1, 2026, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make a donation at any Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant in Hawaii – six locations on Oahu and three on Maui – as well as on the Jersey Mike’s Subs mobile app. Donations will benefit Special Olympics Hawaii athletes, enabling the organization to send Hui O Hawaii (made up of 30 local athletes, coaches, and staff) to compete in basketball, bowling and track and field at the USA Games June 20-26, in Minnesota.
As a part of the Month of Giving initiative, Jersey Mike’s Subs is committed to donating 100 percent of the sales made at all Jersey Mike’s Subs Hawaii locations on their “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 25, to support Special Olympics and Hui O Hawaii as they train to represent our state at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
“We are incredibly grateful to Jersey Mike’s Subs for their commitment to supporting our local athletes,” said Tracey Bender, Director of Development for Special Olympics Hawaii. “Their Month of Giving is more than a fundraiser — it’s a powerful example of how local businesses and our community can come together to create life-changing opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.”
This March, Jersey Mike’s Subs hopes to exceed last year’s national fundraising total of $30 million and help local charities fulfill their mission and make a difference. Since the Month of Giving program began in 2011, Jersey Mike’s Subs has raised more than $143 million for local charities. This year, Jersey Mike’s Subs Hawaii will aim to raise $120,000 for Special Olympics Hawaii and Hui O Hawaii.
"We are proud to support the inspiring athletes of Hui O Hawaii and their quest to represent our state and bring home the gold," says Tim Januszewski, Owner of Jersey Mike’s Subs Hawaii. "Jersey Mike’s Subs is grateful to have the opportunity to raise funds to help get the team to the USA Games and we hope the community will join us for the Day of Giving on March 25 where 100 percent of sales will be donated."
The Event has 50 Vendors that are Artisans that create products here on Maui to provide income for their Ohana. The money that they get from selling their products goes back into the Maui economy. The 50 vendors includes but is not limited to Food Trucks, Fresh Cold Coconuts, Cold Brew Tea, Fine Art, Men's and Women's Clothing, Jewelry, Hats, Sunglasses and Wood Carvings. It runs every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm at the corner of Keonekai Street and South Kihei Road across from Kam 3 Beach Park.
Wednesday, March 25 from 4-6pm
The Shops at Wailea Announces Wailea Wednesdays, Weekly Live Music Series Featuring Local Entertainers
Rama Camarillo is an ukulele teacher at Kamehameha Schools Maui, has performed on Maui for many years and enjoys listening to his son’s music, who are both Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners.
Seating is provided throughout the property for guests to enjoy. At this time, The Shops at Wailea kindly ask guests not to bring their own chairs. Mahalo for your understanding. The Shops’ special events and entertainment are designed to complement the guest shopping and dining experience and guests are welcome to come and go as they wish.