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The mural, painted by several artists and volunteers over the last two weeks, stretches about 10 feet tall and a quarter mile long. It serves to reflect the rich culture of the Pacific Islands.

A new limited-run exhibit on Oʻahu features the textile creation of the Hawaii Quilt Guild. The Conversation talked to Irene Sasaki, one of the co-chairs of the exhibit.

The exhibit “Ka ‘Ula Wena: Oceanic Red” takes museumgoers on a tour through a dark room guided by red lighting.

A stream of water trickles into a thriving kalo field as you walk through the doors of the East-West Center Gallery. "Ho‘okahe Wai, Ho‘oulu ‘Āina: Kalo and Community" shares stories and artistry from students who were inspired by the kalo field, or loʻi, adjacent to the Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

The exhibit “Whorl” captures the essence of humans and nature through book sculptures at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Hilo until May 31.

The Ethics Commission found Allison Wong Daniel voted on a decision to gift a mural from the Jean Charlot Foundation to the Arts in Public Places Collections while serving on both boards. Daniel was a member of the SFCA commission from 2018 to 2022.

Nestled in a vegetated area in Mākaha, Dalani Tanahy's workspace is adorned with photographs and Hawaiian barkcloth. She grows wauke, or paper mulberry trees, not far from her property to make kapa. She's one of at least 40 kapa makers who will showcase their artistry at the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

Men's aloha shirts and women's dresses are pillars of local fashion — and the focus of a new exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art. "Fashioning Aloha" captures the history and evolution of aloha attire and textile motifs over the last 90 years. As HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports, the curators hope visitors find the exhibit fun and nostalgic.

The University of Hawai‘i Maui College received what's believed to be the largest collection of "sugar art" from Maui resident Jo Rockwell. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on its significance.

Lei makers in several categories are awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. The winning lei makers are awarded more than $5,000 in prize money.