Pua Na Pua 2nd Annual art Festival- This Saturday!

marsfulllife • December 1, 2017
A poster for the pua na pua art festival
What?

This art fair is the first of its kind in West Hawaii, and will inclusively celebrate the contributions of both artists with development disabilities and artists without developmental disabilities, with booths available to artists of all abilities. The event will feature arts, crafts, and artisanal items, live music, demos, a silent auction and more.

Where?

Keauhou Shopping Center Courtyard

When?

Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM

CHECK OUT PICTURES FROM THIS FANTASIC ALL-INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Pua Na Pua raises fund to continue this unique all-inclusive art festival in West Hawai’i Island, through a silent auction.  Bid on Gift Certificates to the best local restaurants, gift certificates for healing therapies, beautiful fine art, and several Hawaii Island Adventure Packages. 

Free Art Demonstrations at the FREE ART AREA!
  •  10:00-1:30      Donkey Mill Art Center- card making
  • 10:30-11:00    Mystic Bees Art Making Therapy                
  • 1:00-1:00  Mystic Bees Art Making Therapy  

25 Artisan Vendors! – Perfect for Handmade Holiday Gifts 

  •  Andrea Pro
  • Dustin Omori
  • Raphaela Shvartsman
  • Joshua Black
  • Gloria Mykylbust
  • Don Slocum
  • Charlene Medeiros
  • Kau Kauila Haumea
  • Dennett Sonoda
  • Louie Perry III
  • Yen Nyguen
  • Victoria Murray
  • Joshua Pratt
  • Raven abd Dover Abrams
  • Daylan Toribio
  • Linda Huff
  • Pat “Pineapple” Fields
  • Kilgore Natural Gem Ore
  • Maja’s Magic
  • Justin Landry
  • Dorrit Williams
  • Brenda Meriwether

Outstanding Entertainment Lineup!

  •  Kaonohiokalaniokala and the Sisters of Sacred Heart Beat
  • Tuesday’s Child
  • Na Kupuna O Kona Hema
  • Bolo Mikiela Rodrigues
  • Hula Halau Makanani
  • Joanie Collins

Great Silent Auction Items – another great idea for holiday gifts!

Gift Certificates

  •  Kayas
  • Daylight Mind
  • Strawberry Patch
  • Habaneros
  • Jackie Reys
  • Huggos Sunnyside Up
  • Teshimas
  • Kona Brewing Company
  • Krua Thai
  • Velofix mobile Bike repair
  • Jacks Diving Locker
  • Hawaii Forest and Trail
  • Hawaii Float therapy session
  • Polarity Balance – energy healing work session

Adventures and Activities

  •  ATV Outfitters guided waterfall and rainforest trail
  • Body Glove Cruises- any cruise!
  • Captain Zodiac Raft Expedition – any adventure!
  • UFO Parasailing
  • Imiloa Astronomy Center
  • KapahoKine Adventures
  • Atlantis Adventures

Beautiful Fine Art

  •  Gary Eoff – fishhook necklace
  • Miho Morinoue – Woodcut Print
  • Hiroki Morinoue – Woodcut Print Series of 5
  • Robert Corsair – Woodblock Print Pochoir
  • Dover and Raven Abrams – painting, ceramic bowl
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