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 2024 Muumuu Sewing Contest and Fashion Show and the Hawaiian Archipelago Mosaic Program, with a final mural planned for installation at Kilauea Lighthouse.

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 will explore island interconnectedness through mele and hula while teaching participants mosaic techniques and large-scale installation skills.


Projected installation date: May 2026

Kalikimaka with kamaha'o

Annual Christmas Concert

December 20, 2025


We are back! Celebrating Kalikimaka with Kauaʻi musicians, hālau, and more!


Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka!


Come join us for The 3rd Annual Kalikimaka With Kamahaʻo event at the beautiful OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 6:00pm. VIP early access with doors open at 4:30pm/ General Admission doors open at 5:00pm.


Get ready for a night filled with Hawaiian holiday cheer, live music, hula dancing, delicious food, vendors, and festive drinks.

Bring your friends and family to celebrate the holiday season in true Hawaiian style. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of joy and aloha. Mahalo!