HULI Youth Artivism

PILOT COHORT OPEN NOW 

Apply by December 13th

What is HULI?

HULI is a youth-led cohort combining culture, ʻāina, art, activism, wellness and community.

Youth will build pilina, strengthen their relationship to culture and ʻāina, examine how issues affecting Hawaiʻi and Oceania are interconnected, and learn how art can challenge harmful narratives and move communities toward action.

What youth receive:

Through HULI, you'll have opportunities for 1:1, group, and peer mentorship while developing artivism projects using your skills and interests, including music, visual art, photography, video, writing, design, and storytelling.

• Learn from local artists, professionals, cultural practitioners, and other local superheroes

• Participate in ʻāina-based and community learning

• Practice hoʻolauna and public speaking

• A competitive stipend

• Share your work through a final Hōʻike

What you leave with:

• Recognize connections between issues, systems, people and ʻāina.

• Feel more connected to culture, community and Hawaiʻi.

• Understand art as a tool for storytelling, organizing and changing narratives.

• Use their individual creative gifts and voices for advocacy.

• Develop and lead creative community campaigns.

Who Should Apply?

• Ages 18–24 

• Geographical priorities determined each cohort (see current opportunity below)

• Able to commit to the 10-week cohort schedule

• Interested in ʻāina, culture, identity, creativity, and/or environmental justice

*Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth are strongly encouraged to apply. 

*Open to all eligible Oʻahu youth.