The Public Art Podcast
”Episodes” talk story with the artists, community members, project facilitators, small business owners, supporters and story holders working together to envision Wailuku as an arts district. ”Hui Mo‘olelo” and ”Talk Story” posts explore Maui sense of place, later forming the basis for annual requests for proposals to be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui community members.
Episodes

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #39: Camille Rockett & Dolly M.I. Tatofi
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Recorded in February 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #49: Pualani Enos & Troy Siruno
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Recorded in February 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #48: Val Tavai & Lani Teves
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Recorded in March 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #47: Hoku Pavao & Francis Taua
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Recorded in February 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #46: Cynthia Cary & Lee Stein
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Recorded in February 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #45: Kenji Cataldo & Frank Lee
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Recorded in February 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #44: Nicolita Garces & Ashley Ancheta Galacgac
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Recorded in February 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Hui Mo‘olelo #43: Lyz Soto & Allen Kam
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Recorded in February 2025
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Hawai‘i sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each identify a partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to interpret as a work of public art in collaboration with community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration at https://www.mauipublicart.org/hui-moolelo.html.
This specific story is also a part of our Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi program, which uplifts stories of gender and sexual diversity and fosters acceptance of queer identities. Learn more about at https://www.mauipublicart.org/leipuaala.html. Please enjoy.