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Inaugural 2024 Grant Awardees


Hoʻākea Source's inaugural group of 10 awardees received funds from $5,000 to $10,000. Grantees had one year to bring to life a range of projects centered around ʻāina (that which feeds), pilina (relationality), and huli (change).

Projects celebrate the diverse practices of artists of Hawaiʻi and take many forms including a zine, exhibitions, dance party, non-narrative short film, feature length experimental documentary, multimedia live performances, mapping and data visualization, community and student-centered workshops, ceremonies, and events.


Ka Ulu Hau
Nālamakūikapō Ahsing & Kamehanaokalā Taylor
ʻili
Kalikopuanoheaokalani Aiu
the infinite belongs to us
Bradley Capello & Madelyn Biven
ʻĀINAVIS
Sean Connelly
Welcome to Here
Kainoa Gruspe

A trio of external review panelists convened to select the inaugural awardees from 38 total applicants:

Jaimey Hamilton Faris teaches critical theory and the history of contemporary art at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is an affiliate faculty in Pacific Islands Studies, International Cultural Studies, and the Institute for sustainability and Resilience.Puni Jackson is an accomplished artist and Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner who has led endeavors in Hawaiian cultural and ‘āina-based educational programming for over 20 years. As an artist, Puni is known primarily for her large-scale painting and installation work and has exhibited nationally and internationally. Patrick Flores, a Professor of Art Studies at the Department of Art Studies at the University of the Philippines and concurrently Deputy Director at National Gallery Singapore. He is the Director of the Philippine Contemporary Art Network.