Description: Celebrate the creativity and vision of over 30 young artists as their artwork fills the gallery with stories of connection, resilience, and transformation inspired by pewa, the traditional Hawaiian method of mending and strengthening beloved wooden objects. This special evening marks the culmination of the five-week Summer Art Experience for youth ages 6 to 17.
Event Details: The reception begins at 5:00pm with Exhibition Tours guided by Young Artists. Opening protocols and the evening program begins at 6:00pm. Light pūpū will be served with a no-host bar. This event is free and open to the public. We encourage registration for this event although it is not required.
About the Exhibition
In Pewa: Young Artist Exhibition, over 30 young artists between ages 6 to 17 present works that explore the ways art can mend, connect, and transform—like pewa that restore and strengthen. Inspired by the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 theme, ALOHA NŌ, this program delved into the deeper meaning of pewa, the traditional Hawaiian method of mending and strengthening beloved wooden objects. Through storytelling and mixed-media works, the exhibition highlights creativity, resilience, and the power of unity; just as pewa reinforce what is valued, these artworks reveal how art has the ability to heal and bring us closer.
This exhibition is on view July 11 – August 9, 2025.
Mahalo: The Summer Art Experience and this exhibition are made possible by the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, Suzanne and Carl Merner of the Mary Silverwood Fund, Hawaiʻi Artist Collaboration, Aloha Map, the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the County of Hawaiʻi, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Hiroaki Elaine & Lawrence Kono Foundation, Hōlualoa Inn, and our community of individual donors.
About Our Programs: As a place of convergence, the Mill serves as both a community and a physical place–celebrating the power of the arts, bringing people, ideas and perspectives together. We are proud to offer adult and youth programs that focus on awareness of one’s individuality in the contexts of family, community and the natural world. Our exhibitions provide a space to reflect, share perspectives and grow as a community. Our classes & workshops are designed to inspire creativity, foster connections, and provide enriching experiences for all participants. We invite you to join us in the studio.
