YOUTH TASK FORCE
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We are excited to extend an invitation to Maui County students in grades 9-12 to join the Maui Public Art Youth Task Force. This unique opportunity allows you to directly engage with accomplished public artists selected by our community panel.
As a Task Force member, you will actively contribute to public art projects that celebrate Maui's rich history, diverse culture, and unique sense of place. Your opinions, ideas, and suggestions will directly shape these works of art, leaving a lasting impact on our community's artistic legacy. Join us in this exciting venture that blends creativity, collaboration, and community spirit. |
- Applications will be reviewed by Youth Task Force Founder & Chair Kekaulaiwi Farm, along with Maui Public Art Corps partners. Review criteria = 1) loves art, 2) is willing to learn and 3) has a 3.0 GPA (preferred but not required).
- Upon admittance to the Maui Public Art Youth Task Force, members will receive a 1-Year Student Membership to Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House/ Maui Historical Society in Wailuku
- The Youth Task Force will be capped at 6 members
Date & Time |
Task Force Activity |
March 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM |
Zoom meeting with MPAC animation artist Richard O'Connor Richard shares favorite works from his decades-long career as an Oscar nominated filmmaker, and the Task Force learned more about how his Brooklyn-based team will convert Maui stories into animated films for the April 27 Film Festival | WATCH |
March 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM |
Excursion to Oscar Lett's Kahului mural site Meet the Artist: Q&A |
April 6, 2024 at 2 PM |
Mural blessing and unveiling Youth Task Force shares their reflections with audience |
April 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM |
Animation workshop with artist Sasha Hercik Sasha walked the Task Force through her step-by-step process of developing a short-film animation from one of our Hui Mo‘olelo audio recordings | WATCH |
April 20, 2024 @ 10 AM |
Sculpture blessing, unveiling and panel discussion at Makawao Public Library Youth Task Force to come prepared with questions for the panel (NOTE: For those that can't join on April 20, there is also an Artist Meet & Greet event at Hui No'eau on April 19 at 5:30 PM!) |
April 27, 2024 @ 3 PM |
Third Hui Mo‘olelo Film Festival @ ProArts Playhouse in Kihei Youth Task Force 5-10 min presentation for live audience |
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