Our current project is solely focused on getting artists impacted by the Maui wildfire disaster back into their creative processes. Please check back regularly for updates.

For Artists seeking supplies, click here.

Update: 11/28/2023; we are in the process of sending out funding. At this time, all of the funding has been allocated. In the case that we are able to obtain additional funds, we encourage artists to continue to apply. However, funding is not guaranteed.

Make a donation to get artists on Maui the supplies and equipment they have lost

Donations are fully tax-deductible; this project is managed by Global Art Initiative Inc., a Maui-based legal 501(c)3.
This ongoing website will be updated regularly until funding is secured and distributed entirely. 100% of the funding secured will be distributed to artists directly impacted. We anticipate full exhaustion of funds. If there is any remaining funding on or after August 28th, 2024, it will be donated to the Lahaina Art Guild. This fund will always be completely and fully transparent.

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On August 8th, 2023, Maui experienced a series of wildfires that have left many of our professional, working artists without supplies, work, equipment, instruments and so much more. Maui is a vibrant place for artists, and we work as volunteers to ensure local artists are supported during this time.

Their lives were forever changed, and many of them have been left without an archive of their work.

In an effort to reconnect them with their practices and supplies, the Maui Artist Haven Project was created. This is a volunteer-led local community effort, and is run by local artists. We hope this gesture helps nurture our wonderful artists who have been impacted by this tragedy. These donations will go DIRECTLY to professional working artists.

Names are redacted for privacy; this is a long time resident of Lahaina’s home and what is left of his music making practice; he lost 4 guitars, and all recording equipment.

facebook post from a Lahaina Art Society member THE DAY AFTER the fire. “I will paint again!”

We are working on securing grants + donations to assist professional working artists in regaining their cherished art supplies that may have been damaged or lost altogether in the recent and tragic fires in Maui, HI.

Supplies that could be available upon obtaining grant funds: musical instruments, paint, easels, drawing supplies, ceramics materials, music recording equipment, photography equipment, woodworking equipment, and more.

UPDATE; 08/28- we are pending in the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s line for grant relief, as well as the United Way fund. We are hoping to be funded asap.

FOR ARTISTS; the request form for supplies and/or funds can be found below. This form is LIVE as of Friday, August 25th. You will be contacted individually as funds become available to get you connected with exactly what you need. You can fill out the form below or click this link.