Community
art projects
"we dont do ordinary here!"
GIAC has long supported community art initiatives through management, fiscal sponsorship, and promotion. Recent projects include the Hawaiian Archipelago Mosaic Mural at Kīlauea National Wildlife Refuge at Wōwoni Point (Kilauea Lighthouse) and the upcoming Trashion Show made possible by the County of Kaua'i.
current GIAC Sponsorships
ka pae 'āina o hawai'i nei
hawaiian archipelago
mosaic mural program
Ka Pae ʻĀina o Hawaiʻi Nei” is an 80' x 4' mosaic depicting the Hawaiian Archipelago from Hōlanikū (Kure Atoll) to Hawaiʻi Island and Kamaʻehuakanaloa, highlighting the islands’ shared volcanic origins and the connection between Kīlauea Point NWR and the kūpuna islands of Papahānaumokuākea.
Created on sixteen 4' x 5' panels that form one continuous design, the mosaic offers a geological, environmental, physical, and cultural perspective of the archipelago. Built through a combination of cultural education seminars and hands-on mosaic workshops—in partnership with Kumu Hula Kēhaulani Kekua and other cultural practitioners—the project demonstrates our interconnectedness through mele and hula while teaching participants mosaic techniques and large-scale installation skills.
Project was installed in May 2026
Kaua'i's first-ever TRASHION SHOW!
What is Trashion? Fashion made from discarded and recycled materials
When is the Trashion Show? Saturday October 3rd 2026 12:00 pm
Enter this Trashion Show–get creative, have fun, and win prizes with this community art event presented by the Garden Island Arts Council and made possible by the County of Kaua’i! Start creating your outfit now! Read all the rules below and complete registration online. The deadline to register to enter is September 20th at midnight.
PURPOSE
Raising awareness of our landfill’s limited capacity, diverting waste, and promoting recycling and sustainability efforts.
Made possible in part by funding from the County of Kaua‘i Solid Waste Divison