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Welcome to the Donkey Mill Art Center—a place of convergence where arts and culture are considered a necessity, not a luxury.

Mixed Media
Harvest Moon Moths

Harvest Moon Moths

with Heather Scarbrough
Youth
Young Architects Workshop

Young Architects Workshop

with Shaun Roth and Friends (Local Architects)
Fiber Arts
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (KCCF) Cultural Activities

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (KCCF) Cultural Activities

with Various Teaching Artists

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A Member

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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

Artist Caligraphy art center

From 2017-2021:

640 artists

exhibited their work

2800+ Adults & 970 Youth

attended workshops, classes and other events at the Mill

Pottery Wheel Art Workshops art center
Artists Teaching Opportunities art center

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

Youth Art Programs art center

Vision
2023

Our Strategic plan aims to transform our campus into a sustainable ecosystem with multiple access points for our diverse community to connect and thrive.

Shop the Mill

Featuring a curated selection of art with proceeds supporting our local artists.

Latest News

Cool Fusion 2026

October 8, 2026|

Mahalo nui loa to everyone who helped make Cool Fusion such a memorable festival. From delicious noodles and live music to hands-on art activities and our one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic bowls, the festival was a wonderful celebration or this community. A heartfelt mahalo to the dedicated team behind the scenes and to every volunteer, artist, maker, musician, and community member who helped bring the day together. We’re so grateful for all of you! The Artists To the many artists who helped create these one-of-a-kind bowls, mahalo nui loa. Special thanks to Sean Tessandori for coordinating [...]

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