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FY2022 BOARD October 18, 2021
OF DIRECTORS
Stephen Freedman
Chair
Carol Walker To the County Council:
Vice Chair
Lawrence Butler
Lecture Series
I am writing in support of Resolution 234-21 to provide a grant to the East
Coordinator
Kellie Miyazu Hawai'i Cultural Center for use in our planned new art instruction and mentoring
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Executive Director program for high school students, "Art Forward."
Monique Ortiz
Secretary
Larry Reitzer The goal of Art Forward is to support creative young people in our community
Resident Theatre to express themselves through art, and to identify career paths that will enable
Director
JordyTackitt-Jones them to become successful contributors to the creative economy here on
Inclusivity&
Accessibility
Hawai'i Island. Because of our work to encourage young artists and our
Coordinator collaborations with others who share our mission, we have considerable insi t
n Young
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Treasurer into what young people need most: first, hands-on opportunities to underst d
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that earning a livelihood in a creative profession has both imaginative and
FY2022ADVISORY practical aspects—not just painting or shaping clay, but stretching a canvas,
COUNCIL
Neida Bangerter writing an artist statement, or even developing a business plan. Second,
Gallery Director students need locally based role models who can share stories about their
Maui Arts&Cultural
Center personal career choices and strategies,and who can coach students throug .
MeidorHu essential tasks such as developing a portfolio.
Assistant Professor
Hawaii Community
College Our vision is that Art Forward will ultimately benefit us all: first, it will help
Pualani Kanaka`ole creative high schoolers to better articulate career goals and identify practical
Kanahele
Hawaiian Scholar, strategies to address them. Longer term, our community will benefit when our
Hula Master creative economy thrives, driven by local talent who love and understand the
Tom Moran
Former Chief complexities of our island environment.
Curator
Grounds for
Sculpture Kickstarting this new program will require resources for materials, instructor
Mary Orwig fees, and the administrative structure needed to organize mentors, enroll
Accountant
Michael Shewmaker students, and conduct Ongoing evaluation of results. We are seeking
Sculptor foundation monies for the bulk of the expenses, but demonstrating community
Alison Wong
Former Deputy support is a key element of securing these funds. We intend to launch Art
Director,Honolulu Forward in 2022 on a shoestring budget if necessary. By contributing to the
Museum of Art program, the County Council is helping to build momentum toward a well-
Noe-Noe Wong-
Wilson resourced program that can serve more youth.
Executive Director
Lalakea Foundation
Monika Mann
EHCC ceramics instructor, Art Forward Coordinator
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