Shaping the Future, Together
For nearly 30 years, the Donkey Mill Art Center has been a place where mo‘olelo—stories, traditions, and histories—are shared. Each year, our programs, events, and exhibitions provide a space for thousands of people to create empowering stories that shape their lives. It’s through these stories, we connect to the past, gain insight into who we are, and envision the future we hope to build together.
We need your support to continue offering vibrant arts and cultural education experiences for all ages, to support our talented teaching artists and artist community, and to guide our master campus plans.
Will you join us in securing and shaping the future of the Mill?
Happening Now
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The Mill Effect
“The Donkey Mill has taught me the importance of taking intentional risks, gently pushing the limits of my comfort zone by asking myself “what happens when I/we….”
— MILL MEMBER
From 2017-2021:
640 artists
exhibited their work
2800+ Adults & 970 Youth
attended workshops, classes and other events at the Mill
From 2017-2021:
$548,000
paid to artists through teaching opportunities, gallery and retail sales
20 EXHIBITS
with free admission at the Mill
From 2017-2021:
$65,200
in Youth program subsidies to make tuition more affordable
55 DOE TEACHERS
welcomed arts curriculum into their classrooms through the Artist in the Schools Program
45%
of our classes, exhibitions, and events showcase the diverse cultural knowledge of our island community
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Latest News
Eric Edwards
We are pleased to introduce a very special Face of the Mill, Eric Edwards. After two decades of developing imaging technology, Eric relocated to South Kona to decompress, build a home, and reconnect with his photographic practice. Part of his plan was to seek out organizations where he could donate his skills to further their missions. Eric reminisces, "I was so lucky to find the Donkey Mill Art Center and wanted to support their mission. The people I worked with and their impact on their community were amazing." Eric served on the Board of the [...]