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
![Hui Mo‘olelo #32: Teva Medeiros and his Grandfather Timothy Medeiros Sr.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/Teva_Timothy_sm_300x300.jpg)
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Hui Mo‘olelo #32: Teva Medeiros and his Grandfather Timothy Medeiros Sr.Recorded Jul 23, 2024 in Wailuku, HI
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Lahaina sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with kūpuna 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 Maui 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. Please enjoy.
![Hui Mo‘olelo #31: Theo Morrison, Executive Director, Lahaina Restoration Foundation & Erin Wade, Planning & Development Chief, County of Maui](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/Theo-and-Erin_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Hui Mo‘olelo #31: Theo Morrison, Executive Director, Lahaina Restoration Foundation & Erin Wade, Planning & Development Chief, County of Maui Recorded Jul 18, 2024 in Wailuku, HI
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Lahaina sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with 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 Maui 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. Please enjoy.
![Episode #13: Erin Wade](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/Erin_Photo2bfaj5_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Episode #13: Erin Wade
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Today we talk story with Erin Wade, County of Maui Planning & Development Chief and project coordinator for the Wailuku Town Improvement Projects; a journey she began in 2012. Erin has been the driving force in establishing Wailuku as an arts district. We took this moment together to capture a broad overview of the historical context, vision, challenges, milestones, community sentiment and next steps for seeing this intention through - and boy did she deliver. Please enjoy.
![Hui Mo‘olelo #20: Aunty Nanifay Paglinawan & Pualani Enos](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/Nanifay_Pualani63d2s_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Hui Mo‘olelo #20: Aunty Nanifay Paglinawan & Pualani Enos
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Recorded Nov 2022
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational 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 be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui 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. Please enjoy.
![Hui Mo‘olelo #29: Uncle William Garcia & Pualani Enos Dunn](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/pualani-and-uncle-bill_orig_300x300.jpeg)
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Hui Mo‘olelo #29: Uncle William Garcia & Pualani Enos Dunn
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Hui Mo‘olelo #29: Uncle William Garcia & Pualani Enos DunnRecorded Dec 2023
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational 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 be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui 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. Please enjoy.
![Hui Mo‘olelo #30: Scott Fisher, Director of ʻĀina Stewardship at Hawai’i Land Trust & Kim Thayer of Mauna Kahalawai Watershed Partnership](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/Kim_and_Scott6m6qs_300x300.jpg)
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Hui Mo‘olelo #30: Scott Fisher, Director of ʻĀina Stewardship at Hawai'i Land Trust & Kim Thayer of Mauna Kahalawai Watershed Partnership Recorded Dec 29, 2023 in Wailuku, HI
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with 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 be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui 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. Please enjoy.
![Hui Mo‘olelo #28: Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos Dunn](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/Pualani_and_Gaby_1_92uy7_300x300.jpeg)
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Hui Mo‘olelo #28: Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos Dunn
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Hui Mo‘olelo #28: Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos DunnRecorded Dec 2023
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational 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 be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui 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. Please enjoy.
![Episode #12: Dean Wong](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7597246/dean-wong_sq6hiso_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Episode #12: Dean Wong
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Today we talked story with Dean Wong, Executive Director of Imua Family Services and master visionary of the Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku. In 2020 Imua purchased the 6-acre Wailuku Historic District property from the Yokouchi family as a dedicated space for learning and growing through play and exploration.
In 2024, the space will unveil Earth to Sky, a yearlong installation of bronze and steel sculptures by artist Steve Tobin spanning 10 to 30-feet in height that will 1) create a dynamic and enriching learning environment for children; 2) serve as a catalyst for community engagement; and 3) generate revenue for Imua programs as well as the broader Wailuku Arts District.
Please enjoy getting to know the vivacious Dean Wong in today's podcast, learning about his life's journey and unraveling the story of this place, this exhibit and the future opportunities presented by Imua Discovery Garden.