Art+Design+Architecture - A World Shaped by Art: How Creativity Builds Community

Art is all around us—shaping our cities, influencing education, and reflecting our collective identity. Yet, something so essential to our culture, creativity, and well-being is often overlooked. From fostering innovation to inspiring communities, art plays a crucial role in shaping a thriving community. This panel will explore how art influences our world, and why now, more than ever, we must advocate for its place in our lives.

Panelists -

• Michelle Karr-Ueoka, Executive Pastry Chef, Co-Owner, MW Restaurant
• Meleanna Meyer, Artist, Meleanna Meyer
• Bobby Moderow, Jr., Musician, Bobby Moderow, Jr.
• Georja Skinner, Chief Officer, Creative Industries Hawaii

Moderated by Bettina Mehnert, FAIA, LEED AP, President & CEO, AHL

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Video Credit: Motion&Story

Photo Credit: Crystal Gray

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About AHL's Art + Design + Architecture Panel Series

How do art, design and architecture connect and collaborate in Hawaiʻi? In 2017, AHL launched a panel series entitled Art + Design + Architecture to encourage community dialogue on the interconnectedness among these fields and how they work together to create innovative responses to challenges in our community. AHL hopes that this panel series can be a catalyst for inspiration, connection and further innovation.

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Join us for our next panel. Stay tuned for more details coming!