Mahalo to all the artists, volunteers and supporters of MAMo 2009!
 
We llok forward to working with all of you again.  Please let us know your thoughts regarding MAMo 2009 . . .  And let us know any suggestions you have for MAMo 2010 . . .

Bishop Museum once again hosts the 4th Annual Native Hawaiian Arts Market & Keiki Art Festival, Saturday 5/23 & Sunday, 5/24, 9am - 5pm.

A very SPECIAL $3 admission for Kama ‘āina and Military with ID for the event and entry to all museum exhibitions.

The 3rd Annual MAMo Wearable Art Showcase, Saturday, May 30 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hawaii Ballroom features works by Native Hawaiian artists and designers that adorn our bodies; including traditional and contemporary interpretations of clothing, costuming, tattooing, lei, kapa, weaving and much more . . .

Take a look back at last year's showcase here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqILxaFNe6M

Don't miss one of Hawaii's most unique events!  The 3rd Annual MAMo Wearable Art Showcase celebrates works of art created by Native Hawaiian artists to adorn our bodies; including traditional and contemporary interpretations of clothing, costuming, tattooing, lei, kapa, weaving and much more . . .
 
Saturday, May 30, 5:30 pm at the Sheraton Waikīkī Moloka‘i Ballroom. 
 
Individual tickets on sale now!  Get your tickets online now at:
https://paifoundation.ejoinme.org/MyPages/MAMo2009WearableArtShowcase/tabid/143038/Default.aspx
 
We honor one of our first MAMo Awardees, with a special tribute to Mary Lou Kekuewa, who recently passed away.  Robert Cazimero shares his talents as the director of this year's showcase.
 
Featured Artists include:
Keone Nunes, kākau
Nola Nāhulu, Bete Mu‘u
Marques Marzan, master weaver
Maile Andrade, contemporary fashion
Kealopiko, contemporary fashion
Paulette Kahalepuna, master featherworker
 

If you are a native Hawaiian artist interested in participating in MAMo 2009, please submit a MAMo 2009 Artist Application by clicking the link below:

<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=nsLKrVlr3iI_2f0EusrW1pgw_3d_3d">Click Here to Submit Application</a>

A hard copy version of the application is also available for download.  Completed hard copy applications can be mailed to:

PAI Foundation
PO Box 235012

This is our latest ad to be seen in the special Festivals & Fairs issue of the national AmericanStyle magazine, February 2009.