CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

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 Theater is 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

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Gallery

The following entries are arranged by age group. Click on each thumbnail to 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)
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Inspired by the Pōli'ahu production

Crafting a Dance

A digital animation by Carter Allan Caycayon (Age category: under 12)
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Inspired by 25th Anniversary of Tau Dance Theater

Flying in the Air

A painting by Brielle Caycayon (Age category: under 12)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)