The Public Art Podcast

Hui Mo‘olelo #42: Sean-Joseph Takeo Kahāokalani Choo & William Haʻo

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.

Hui Mo‘olelo #41: Angelica Daoang & Lance Collins

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.

Hui Mo‘olelo #40: Daniel Southmayd & Nilo Nono Jr.

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.

Hui Mo‘olelo #38: Carol Ball & Erin Wade

Hui Mo‘olelo #38: Carol Ball & Erin WadeRecorded 10/26/24
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui 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 #37: Coach Earl Kukahiko & Kaliko Storer of Lāhainā

Hui Mo‘olelo #37: Coach Earl Kukahiko & Kaliko Storer of LāhaināRecorded Jul 28, 2024
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 #36: Louis Garcia III & Kaliko Storer of Lāhainā

Hui Mo‘olelo #36: Louis Garcia III & Kaliko Storer of LāhaināRecorded Jul 28, 2024 at Wahikuli
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 #35: Gensho & Yayoi Hara (Spoken in Japanese)

Hui Mo‘olelo #35: Gensho & Yayoi HaraRecorded Jul 30, 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 #34: Uncle Snake & Aunty Myrna Ah Hee

Hui Mo‘olelo #34: Uncle Snake & Aunty Myrna Ah HeeRecorded Aug 2, 2024 in Lahaina, 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.