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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.

Interwoven: Annual Art Auction

On Saturday, March 7 we invite you to this year’s Live Auction Event & Celebration: Interwoven presented by OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa. From individual tickets to reserved tables and sponsorship opportunities, there are several ways to be part of this special evening.

Ticket options include:

  • Bronze Sponsorship – Includes two tickets, preferred viewing at the event, and recognition in event materials
  • ʻOhana Table for 8 – Reserved seating for eight guests
  • Hui Table for 4 – Reserved seating for four guests
  • Individual Ticket

Each ticket offers the full auction experience, including a seated dinner, drinks, parking, live entertainment, and bidding on an outstanding selection of artwork.

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Youth
Creative Play: Parent–Child Sensory Art Activities, February

Creative Play: Parent–Child Sensory Art Activities, February

with Cris Lindborg
Painting
Nā Pua o Hawai‘i: A Watercolor Workshop

Nā Pua o Hawai‘i: A Watercolor Workshop

with Keiko Saile
Event
Artist Talk with Amber Aguirre

Artist Talk with Amber Aguirre

with Amber Aguirre

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.

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New Year, New Inspiration, Same Spirit

January 13, 2026|

Aloha friends, I hope today finds you in good health and warm spirits. The new year always feels like a fresh canvas: full of possibility, clean edges, and just enough abstract, impromptu brushstrokes to keep things interesting. This is my favorite time of year to pause and reflect on all that 2025 was and all that 2026 can be. Over the holiday break, our staff took time to recharge and gather inspiration in ways that felt meaningful to them. Some traveled, some spent quality time with family and friends, some tended their [...]

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