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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.

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?

Student admiring artwork. Donkey Mill Art Center Young Artist
Ceramics
Holiday Art Experience: Ceramic Ornaments

Holiday Art Experience: Ceramic Ornaments

with Patrica Vondrak
Printmaking
Intro to Etching

Intro to Etching

with Hunter Buck
Ceramics
Creative Outlet: Clay Oil Diffusers

Creative Outlet: Clay Oil Diffusers

with Trish Vondrak

Become
A Member

Join as a member today for access to 20% tuition discount, open studio access, shop discounts, and more.

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

Annual Fund 2024

November 19, 2024|

Dear Arts & Culture Community Supporter, 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. Stories come in many forms, and this year our exhibitions have taken us on incredible journeys. Mayumi Oda’s Happy Veggies, opened a portal to [...]

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