Malama Wao Akua is my favorite art exhibit every year on Maui. One thing that makes it special is that students' art is hung in a beautiful gallery alongside professional artists (like myself!). My other favorite thing about this exhibit is that all the art features the native animals and plants of Maui. I am offering two free Zoom Art classes to young artists who want help creating a work of art to enter in this exhibit. Space is limited!
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Age 6-8--Birds of Maui Nui
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Age 9-12--Native Animals of Maui
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About teaching artist Maggie SutrovI am a professional artist and teacher here on Maui. I teach art at Pomaika'i Elementary School. When schools turned to social distancing, I began making video art tutorials for kids. Your child can enjoy these here. I also teach live online classes for kids through Outschool.
My art has been exhibited in Malama Wao Akua numerous times, as well as art by students of mine. I love to paint on site throughout Maui, especially when surrounded by native plants and animals. (That's me painting at Auwahi after helping plant trees.). Instagram: @maggie_paints, @artintegration You can reach me at maggietsutrov (at) gmail (dot) com |
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Make sure your child has the following supplies ready to go for their class:
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Important Details for Entering in Malama Wao Akua
Visit here for full information.
Mālama Wao Akua (Realm of the Gods) is a juried art exhibition celebrating native species of Maui Nui held yearly at the Hui No'eau in Makawao.
Exhibition Dates: September 18th-November 6th
Receiving Day: Tuesday, September 8th
Due to COVID-19, some processes and events for this year’s exhibit may be modified. We ask that you please check back regularly for updates and resources.
Keiki Entry Fees: $5 for each keiki entry (max 3)
All entered artworks need to be ready for hanging. That means that any artwork on paper will need to be framed.
Subject Matter:
Native birds, insects, plants or landscape of native species of Maui are OK. Coral reef species are OK too. Polynesian introductions and other non-native species are NOT OK. Animals that live past the reef, such as humpback whales, are NOT okay.
For more information, or questions about whether your animal is native, contact East Maui Watershed Partnership with the name or detailed photos by email [email protected] or phone (573-6999) and we’ll help you out.
About Malama Wao Akua
The East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) in collaboration with Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center in Makawao is proud to announce it’s 16th annual juried art exhibition. The focus of the show is to raise awareness about native species on Maui Nui. By offering several educational opportunities in conjunction with the show we hope that artists, young and old, of Maui Nui can explore our watersheds and express the value these species have within our daily life.
Mālama Wao Akua (Realm of the Gods) is a juried art exhibition celebrating native species of Maui Nui held yearly at the Hui No'eau in Makawao.
Exhibition Dates: September 18th-November 6th
Receiving Day: Tuesday, September 8th
Due to COVID-19, some processes and events for this year’s exhibit may be modified. We ask that you please check back regularly for updates and resources.
Keiki Entry Fees: $5 for each keiki entry (max 3)
All entered artworks need to be ready for hanging. That means that any artwork on paper will need to be framed.
Subject Matter:
Native birds, insects, plants or landscape of native species of Maui are OK. Coral reef species are OK too. Polynesian introductions and other non-native species are NOT OK. Animals that live past the reef, such as humpback whales, are NOT okay.
For more information, or questions about whether your animal is native, contact East Maui Watershed Partnership with the name or detailed photos by email [email protected] or phone (573-6999) and we’ll help you out.
About Malama Wao Akua
The East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) in collaboration with Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center in Makawao is proud to announce it’s 16th annual juried art exhibition. The focus of the show is to raise awareness about native species on Maui Nui. By offering several educational opportunities in conjunction with the show we hope that artists, young and old, of Maui Nui can explore our watersheds and express the value these species have within our daily life.
- The show is open to all residents of Maui Nui (Maui, Lanaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaiʻi).
- Original artwork only. All works must be original, one of a kind (no prints or giclèes), and not previously shown in an exhibition or on a website and created within the last 2 years.
- All art mediums are accepted.
- All ages (K-Adult) can enter.
- All abilities (amateurs and professionals) are welcome to enter.
- Subject must be native to Maui Nui.