This Art Contest hosted by Tau Dance Theater was open to Hawaii residents of all ages to share original artwork inspired by Tau Dance Theater's mission and past productions. Tau Dance Theateris a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to serving our global village by contributing to the enrichment of our cultural landscape through dance and the performing arts. We hope that this contest encourages local keiki and adults to share their creativity with the world!
Please enjoy the art contest entries that we received in the digital gallery below. Monetary prizes sponsored by Aimee Kimura-Koch were awarded to the following winners:
Lauren Nakashima, People's Choice Award Recipient (selected by the general public)
The following winners were selected by our esteemed judges panel
Youth Artists (under 12 years old)
1st Place: Carter Allan Caycayon
2nd Place: Kamaluhiaokahaloa Zablan
Teen Artists (12-17 years old)
1st Place: Ava Lee
2nd Place: Eva Teraoka
Adult Artists (18 years & older)
1st Place: Taliilani Letuli-Goeas
2nd Place: Jessica Orfe
Consolation prizes have also been awarded. Mahalo to our judges and everyone who participated!
Judges Panel
Yue-Sai Khan
Television Host & Producer, Entrepreneur, Fashion Icon, Author & Humanitarian
Gary Keener
VP of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions & Kamehameha Schools' Alum
Aimee Kimura-Koch
Co-founder of the Arts Education for Children Group, Tau Dance Theater Board Member, art contest executive sponsor
Craig Ibara
General Manager of Purchasing & Planning Division, JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC
Pōmaikaʻi Keawe Lyman
Performing artist, Event producer, former Mrs. Hawaii International and granddaughter of legendary Aunty Genoa Keawe
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Gallery
The following entries are arranged by age group. Click on each thumbnailto take a closer look at each artwork. Thumbnails with a blue play symbol ▶ will take you to a YouTube link to view the art submission in full-length.
Pōli'ahu
A craft by Kamaluhiaokahaloa Zablan (Age category: under 12) -- Inspired by the Pōli'ahu production
Crafting a Dance
A digital animation by Carter Allan Caycayon (Age category: under 12) -- Inspired by 25th Anniversary of Tau Dance Theater
Flying in the Air
A painting by Brielle Caycayon (Age category: under 12) -- Inspired by the INDIGENUITY production
'Aina: Emotion of Earth Elements
A drawing by Lauren Nakashima (Age category: 12-17 years)
"Ready... Set... Pointe!"
A dance photo submitted by Railey Baltunado (Age category: 12-17 years) -- Inspired by dance
The Purple Hibiscus Flower
A drawing by Angelina Jones (Age category: 12-17 years)
'Aue
A painting by Eva Teraoka (Age category: 12-17 years) -- Inspired by the opera, NAUPAKA
Energy
A graphic design by Ava Lee (Age category: 12-17 years)
Untitled
A photo by Clarisa Wegesend (Age category: 12-17 years)
Untitled
A drawing by Marina McKenzie (Age category: 12-17 years) -- Inspired by Oceania
Wili ke Oho
A sculpture by Devin Oishi (Age category: 18 & older)
Tribe
Chakras collection by Patti Golebieski (Age category: 18 & older) My belly was empty. Children are adopted. The bloodlines are from Asia. Eldest daughter is abandoned. She calls out “mama" and I comfort her cries. Her sister is cast out because she is female. I call her “Eve", and she responds: “You are the origin of my heart.” The journey of family is woven with story. The spirals represent two who changed my life forever. Here is my tribe, my family. We are whole: Holo‘oko‘a. Mixed media materials: Body form: Paper-mache tattoo Apparel: Sewn, needle woven & applique burlap Creative story writing Size: 39”H x 129"W x 4”D (triptych dimension)
Ho’olaule’a Aina
A drawing by Jessica Orfe (Age category: 18 & older) -- Inspired by 25 years of Tau Dance Theater productions
Take Me Home
A photo by Kimberly Loo (Age category: 18 & older)
Pūnana
A display by Jazmyne Geis (Age category: 18 & older)
Fire Flow
A fire dance choreography by Nicole Yogi (Age category: 18 & older)
Dream
A short film by Taliilani Letuli-Goeas (Age category: 18 & older)
Untitled
A painting by Diana Lee Voutsas Kapua (Age category: 18 & older)
Untitled
A sculpture by Lynda Hess (Age category: 18 & older) -- Inspired by Tau Dance Theater's performance on climate change
The Dancer
A painting by David Rose (Age category: 18 & older)
E Ola Ka Mōʻī Wahine
A dance tribute by Ke'ala Fung (Age category: 18 & older) -- Inspired by E Lili'u E