Thu, Apr 30
|Wailoa Art Center
Hoʻā Wailoa: A Tribute to Piʻopiʻo | Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance
Explore the cultural significance of Piʻopiʻo through storytelling, art, and community engagement at Wailoa Art Center.
Time & Location
Apr 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM HST
Wailoa Art Center, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
About the event
Ho‘ā Wailoa: A Tribute to Pi‘opi‘o is a free, community-centered activation at Wailoa Art Center, presented alongside the annual Young-at-Art exhibition. This initiative is designed to “light up” Wailoa as a living cultural space and highlights the history and cultural significance of Piʻopiʻo, the Wailoa River wetland area.
The event invites keiki, ‘ohana, and community members to engage through storytelling, art-making, and shared experiences. Rather than simply observing, Ho‘ā Wailoa encourages participants to listen, create, and reflect together.
The initiative includes:
A ‘Talk-Story’ evening featuring local knowledge holders
An ‘ohana block printing and multi-media art workshop inspired by the stories of Pi‘opi‘o
A Keiki Art Contest that promotes continued reflection and engagement beyond a single day
By aligning these experiences with the annual Young-at-Art exhibition, the project deepens youth-centered learning, strengthens connections to ‘āina, inspires intergenerational learning, elevates local artists and cultural practitioners, and expands free, accessible arts opportunities for Hawai‘i Island families.
Hosted by Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance
Learn more at the organization website.