The Maui County Commission on Culture and the Arts proudly announces Culture and Arts Day at the Maui Mall on, Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebratingthe diverse cultures and the arts in Maui County, the event will feature music, dance and drama performances as well as information booths from our community's multiple ethnic groups.
Winners of the Maui County Sister Cities 2006 Young Artist Competition will also be announced. Working under the theme What Does Global Citizenship Look Like? entries will be on display at Maui Mall from March 29 to April 11, and video entries will be screened at 10 a.m. at the Wallace Theaters as part of the Culture and Arts Day event on April 1. Winners will receive cash prizes and the winning entry will represent Maui County in the Sister Cities International Young Artist Competition in Washington, D.C.
Organizers have also announced that the annual Maui Arts and Culture Award will be presented to an individual who has significantly contributed to promoting arts and culture on Maui.
This event is sponsored by the County of Maui Commission on Culture and the Arts and Office of Economic Development, Pan-American MOA Foundation, Inc., Ano`Ano Gallery and Gifts, Maui County Business Resource Center, Maui County Film Office, Wallace Theaters and Maui Media Lab.
The mission of the Maui County Commission on Culture and the Arts is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Maui County by increasing public awareness and promoting public support, education and participation in art and cultural activities and the public is cordially invited to attend any or all of the Culture and Arts Day activities.
Contact Information:
Norman Oshiro
808-281-2331
nkoshiro@hotmail.com
