WITH ALOHA

The Hawai'i Island Art Alliance is dedicated to nurturing and promoting the artistic and cultural vitality of Hawai'i Island. We work to support local artists, foster community engagementthrough the arts, and preserve the rich cultural heritage of our diverse communities.

Through juried art exhibitions at Wailoa Art Center,

and educational workshops and classes, we aim to
support a vibrant arts environment that inspires creativity,

celebrates diversity and the rich culture of Hawaii.

Our goals and what we have conquered!

To touch many lives and minds

Accessible to all

Providing equal opportunities
for those who need or wish
to engage in
an artistic discipline.

Interactive
Inclusive
Multigenerations
Diversity

Since our founding in 2015, HIAA has developed and grown exponentially. We’re very proud of the expertise of our staff and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success.

BOARD MEMBERS

President

Yvonne Verburgt

Board Member

Ken Charon

Vice President

Fia Mattice

Secretary

Cheri Groom

Board member

Shelley Hanaoka

Board Member

Ethel Mann

Board member

Youth Outreach Saxony Charlot

VOLUNTEERS

Bob Danhieux Douglas

Claudia C-Hagan

Workshop Coordinator.

Website Designer

Nathan Myers

Website Designer

SINCE 2015

Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance (HIAA) was founded by a group of dedicated artists with the goal of supporting and contributing to exhibitions at Wailoa Center.

Over the years, HIAA’s involvement has expanded, leading to a flourishing evolution in its role within the arts community.

The impact of HIAA’s contributions is invaluable, benefiting both the local community and artists from Hawaiʻi and beyond.

HIAA proudly sponsors juried and non-juried exhibitions, as well as educational and cultural programs at Wailoa Center throughout the year.

At Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance (HIAA), we are dedicated to creating a welcoming, equitable, and safe space for all.

As a nonprofit, we embrace diversity and actively support artists of intersecting identities, including but not limited to ability, age, gender, geography, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where creativity thrives and all voices are valued.

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Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization