Are you an arts and culture buff planning to visit Maui, the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands? Rental homes in Maui are aplenty, and so are places where you can experience indigenous culture.
Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The Maui Arts and Cultural Center first opened its doors in 1994 and has since then been a gathering place where "community, creativity and discovery" are celebrated. The MACC caters to more than 260,000 people every year through presentations such as Ho'onanea, Hawai'i Maoli, Global Rhythms, Dance, Theater, Rockin' & Pop, Tune In: Classical, Jazz-y, Local Voices/Mele, Local Voices/Talk Story, Wala'au and Exhibits. The Hawaiian proverb "Mohala ka pua i ka mala pua," which translates to "A blossom blooming in the garden," and means "Beauty reveals itself in a favorite place" is one of the center's guiding principles in putting on its events.
Hana Cultural Center and Museum
The Hana Cultural Center and Museum was established in 1971 by Babes Hanchett who said, "We are here to tell the story of Hana." Through the collection of Hana Coast artifacts and their various programs, they are at the forefront of in cultivating the Hawaiian Renaissance. At their site, visitors can see Kauhale O Hana with its 4 authentic Hawaiian hale; the Old Historic Hana Lockup and Old Historic Hana Courthouse; and their museum called Hale Waiwai O Hana, which means "House of Treasures," with Hawaiian quilts, poi boards, lomilomi sticks, stone lamps, stone akua, A'i'Ai, ulumaika and more Hana treasures on display.
Keokea Gallery
Fascinated by contemporary Maui art? Plan a visit to the Keokea Gallery from your Maui vacation home. A small showroom and artist's studio along the area between Kula and Ulupalakua, it is where you can see "some of the most original artwork on the island," as stated by The New York Times. The gallery is owned and run by John "Sheldon" Wallau, who is also behind the artworks of the 14 personas represented in the gallery. For instance, there is Don Shel, "a slightly lascivious Italian who does art 'for the girls'" and Kimo, "who paints his own house over and over again because he is scared to leave it."
Hot Island Glass
Hot Island Glass is a glassblowing gallery and studio located in Makawao, a historic rodeo town in Upcountry. It was established in 1992 as the island's first hot glass facility by Bill and Sally Worcester and has since then been a creative partnership between 2 of Hawaii's foremost glassblowers, Chris Richards and Chris Lowry. Visitors will find the artists creating one-of-a-kind sculptural glass pieces and blown works that reflect the colors of the Hawaiian islands.
Maui Hands
Founded in 1992, Maui Hands represents more than 300 local artisans,
fine artists, fine art photographers, sculptors, glassblowers, jewelers,
potters and woodworkers. In 2009, they were voted the "Best Art
Gallery" by readers of both the Maui News and Maui Times Weekly. They
were also awarded the "Best of Lahaina Award" in the Art Galleries &
Dealers Category for the years 2008 and 2009. Visitors can purchase
authentic and unique Hawaiian art such as koa wooden boxes and Niihau
shell lei in their Maui art galleries located in Kaanapali, Lahaina and
Paia.
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