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JMSY OF M, <br />COUNTY OF HAWAI `I <br />05F ::'.� <br />of, •H,'� <br />RESOLUTION NO. <br />STATE OF HAWAII <br />58 21L <br />A RESOLUTION URGING THE DESIGNATION OF MARCH AS YOUTH ART <br />MONTH IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING ACTIVATION OF ART <br />IN THE PARK ISLANDWIDE TO SHOWCASE YOUTH ARTWORK. <br />WHEREAS, creative and visual arts lead to a fuller, more meaningful and expressive <br />life; and <br />WHEREAS, the arts enable development of critical thinking, problem -solving skills, <br />imagination and creativity, and foster social cohesion and community -building through <br />promotion of cultural dialogue, understanding, and collaboration; and <br />WHEREAS, studies have shown that the arts are a vehicle for creative expression that is <br />linked to healing and greater wellness, helping people with depression, anxiety, or other mental <br />health issues, as well as reduces stress, promotes relaxation, encourages personal growth, and <br />increases life satisfaction; and <br />WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has further reinforced the critical need for more <br />creative avenues for youth and community to express themselves, process experiences, share <br />gratitude, and amplify important voices and messages; and <br />WHEREAS, the East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) is an inclusive platform for the <br />expression of rich and complex cultural diversity and serves as a gathering place for the ever - <br />evolving creative inquiry and voices of community; and <br />WHEREAS, EHCC coordinates a Youth Art Series, an arts immersion experience for <br />Hawaii Island keiki, which empowers youth to submit artwork for the annual Young At Art <br />(YAA) Exhibition, a juried showcase that recognizes and celebrates the excellence, creativity, <br />and originality of youth throughout the island; and <br />WHEREAS, EHCC's 2021 YAA Exhibit theme is Comm Unity: Finding Togetherness in <br />Distance and offers youth an opportunity to create artwork inspired by the challenges and <br />experiences felt during COVID-19 and emphasizes collective connection through shared love of <br />art; and <br />WHEREAS, EHCC is instilling hope in community and igniting a love for the arts <br />through an Art in the Park activation, a collaboration with the Department of Parks and <br />Recreation to showcase keiki-made art flags in County parks around Hawai `i Island; and <br />WHEREAS, Mayor Roth proclaimed March as Youth Art Month in the County of <br />Hawaii, recognizing the value of the arts in bringing community together and uplifting youth <br />with creative experiences; now, therefore, <br />