WELCOME TO THE MACC'S
EDUCATION PORTAL
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Education online brochure and handy information and registration source for all of the upcoming education programming
Aloha Educators, Community Members, Keiki, & Kūpuna,
Greetings from the Education Department at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center! We deeply appreciate our lasting collaborations and look forward to the new year as a time for renewal and inspiration. As we move ahead, we're thrilled to present a wide range of enriching activities, including captivating school performances, in-depth residencies, and insightful teacher workshops. Together, we'll reignite the joy of creativity and explore its powerful influence.
Our commitment is to create an environment where imagination is limitless and curiosity flourishes. We are grateful for your steadfast support as we journey through this transformative year, celebrating the arts and their ability to elevate our spirits.
As we work toward recovery and renewal, we send our heartfelt wishes to all. We're excited to announce that the 2024 Can Do! Days will draw inspiration from the wisdom of the Ahupua'a system and the imagery created by Kamehameha Publishing.
Mahalo nui loa,
The MACC Education Team
WELINA MAI (welcome)
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Representing new growth, sprouting knowledge, numerous and many, to flourish, to gift
Representing foundation, origin of information and guidance, the beginning, nourishment, to feed and fulfill, fill with understanding, consciousness and skill
Representing protection and safe space to explore, a haven to give and receive ideas and instruction
LATEST UPDATES
Nov 20, 2024
We are offering a series of arts-based professional development courses for educators, focusing on mental health and well-being. Generously supported by Maui United Way, these courses are designed to provide teachers with resources, skills, and tools to foster resilience and recovery in the classroom and in their personal lives.
The two remaining courses, which offer credit toward teacher salary steps, include:
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Melody of the Mauli (December 2024): Exploring how music can build resilience and foster connections.
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Puʻuhonua: My Place of Refuge (June 2025): Empowering teachers to create personal spaces for reflection and healing through Hawaiian cultural traditions.
Aug 8, 2023
Are you a teacher and need a 10-15 minute video to motivate and inspire your students? We are excited to share our online resource portal, featuring Motivational Mele, Motivational Moments videos and more!
We'll continue to offer a special message of Manaʻo from our MACC Education Teaching Artist team that you can use to start your classes each day.