HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 058 Draft 01 2020-2022A RESOLUTION URGING THE DESIGNATION OF MARCH AS YOUTH ART MONTH IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I AND SUPPORTING ACTIVATION OF ART IN THE PARK ISLANDWIDE TO SHOWCASE YOUTH ARTWORK.
WHEREAS, creative and visual arts lead to a fuller, more meaningful and expressive life; and
WHEREAS, the arts enable development of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, imagination and creativity, and foster social cohesion and community-building through promotion of
cultural dialogue, understanding, and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that the arts are a vehicle for creative expression that is linked to healing and greater wellness, helping people with depression, anxiety, or other mental
health issues, as well as reduces stress, promotes relaxation, encourages personal growth, and increases life satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has further reinforced the critical need for more creative avenues for youth and community to express themselves, process experiences, share gratitude, and
amplify important voices and messages; and
WHEREAS, the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center (EHCC) is an inclusive platform for the expression of rich and complex cultural diversity and serves as a gathering place for the ever-evolving
creative inquiry and voices of community; and
WHEREAS, EHCC coordinates a Youth Art Series, an arts immersion experience for Hawai‘i Island keiki, which empowers youth to submit artwork for the annual Young At Art (YAA) Exhibition,
a juried showcase that recognizes and celebrates the excellence, creativity, and originality of youth throughout the island; and
WHEREAS, EHCC’s 2021 YAA Exhibit theme is CommUnity: Finding Togetherness in Distance and offers youth an opportunity to create artwork inspired by the challenges and experiences felt
during COVID-19 and emphasizes collective connection through shared love of art; and
WHEREAS, EHCC is instilling hope in community and igniting a love for the arts through an Art in the Park activation, a collaboration with the Department of Parks and Recreation to showcase
keiki-made art flags in County parks around Hawai‘i Island; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Roth proclaimed March as Youth Art Month in the County of Hawai‘i, recognizing the value of the arts in bringing community together and uplifting youth with creative experiences;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I that the County of Hawai‘i recognizes every March as Youth Art Month, supporting opportunities to improve the well-being and holistic
development of our youth through artistic experiences.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Hawai‘i supports activation of Art in the Park and encourages Hawai‘i Island youth to participate and lend a visual voice to their stories and
hopes for the future.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor; Maurice C. Messina, Director, Department Parks and Recreation;
Douglass S. Adams, Director, Department of Research and Development; and the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center.
Dated at _____________, Hawai‘i, this ______ day of ___________________, 20___.
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
OUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hilo, Hawai‘i
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
CHUNG
DAVID
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawai‘i on _____________________________________.
INABA
KĀNEALI‘I-KLEINFELDER
KIERKIEWICZ
KIMBALL
ATTEST:
LEE LOY
RICHARDS
VILLEGAS
Reference:
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.