A collaboration Amongst Like-minded Creatives
Private opening ceremony to welcome artists to Kauai. Mural painting to commence throughout Koloa.
Join Darvill Rodriguez for an Adobe Workshop as he shows you how easy it is to integrate Adobe Express into your workflow. The event is free but registration is required.
Na Hoku award-winning producer and songwriter, Chaz Umamoto presents a comprehensive exploration of the music business landscape. The event is free but registration is required.
Bob’s Burgers and Sanjay and Craig character designer, Jay Howell, teamed up with CreativeMornings Honolulu to speak on the topic Perspective. Join us for light breakfast and coffee. The event is free but registration is required.
Honolulu’s favorite urban market is coming to Koloa to wrap up the festival. Shop with local artists from Kauai and Oahu. Setting the vibe with live music by NAKZ, 8RO8, Max High, and Chaz Umamoto
Murals will be painted at the following locations. However, please respect the businesses, residents, and keiki. Feel free to observe the muralists at Koloa Elementary School from afar as visitors are not allowed on campus.
5460 Koloa Rd Koloa, Hawaii 96756
3457 Waikomo Rd Koloa, Hawaii 96756
5330 A, Koloa Rd Koloa, Hawaii 96756
3451 Poipu Rd Koloa, Hawaii 96756
3223 Poipu Rd Koloa, Hawaii 96756
Spectra Fest 2024 would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and community partners.
Noah has been in business development and creative marketing for the past 15 years. He co-founded Ellemsee and Honolulu Creative Mornings chapter with Lauryn. He also served on the board of directors for the American Institute of Graphic Arts as the education chair. He has worked with global brands like MGM, Sony, and Microsoft.
Lauryn has over 15 years in graphic design, UI/UX design, product design, print media journalism and photography. Her background in fashion merchandising and experience as a contributing editor for local retail magazines has trained her eye for aesthetics and attention to detail, allowing her to translate client needs into award-winning design projects that reflect each unique brand.
Aly Ishikuni co-founded Art + Flea with one goal in mind: to create an outlet for local vendors and artists to grow the business with limited overhead. The dream event came to fruition with the first Art + Flea in July of 2010. At the time, hints of life of an urban market scene were few and far between butHonolulu’s creative community was ready. Today, Art + Flea has become one of Honolulu’s favorite monthly events where both artists and shoppers can genuinely connect.
Drawing inspiration from Asian-influenced pop culture, Jasper Wong is a prolific local artist and illustrator with a number of high profile international exhibitions and collaborations under his belt.He was named one of the best illustrators worldwide by ArchiveMagazine, is the founder of Hong Kong gallery Above Second and the Creator and Lead director of Pow! Wow!, a non-profit organization of contemporary artists that enrich neighborhoods through stunning murals, community events and educational programs in Honolulu and 12 major cities around the world.
You might say it’s in Melon’s nature to share his art. He went from the edges of the law in Chicago to painting murals commissioned by the city itself. After growing up in his hometown of Chicago, Melon moved to Hawai‘i in 2001, where he embedded himself in the local graffiti and urban art scene. Painting the streets of Hawaii, Chicago, Japan and more with lavish striking blues and turquoise, bold pinks and rich greens, Melon’s unique style is inspired by his surroundings.
The multiple Na-Hoku award-winning producer/ songwriters, Chaz Umamoto, and Joshua Stephens joined forces to start Craft Brewz Music, LLC. From licensing, music clearance, digital music marketing, to publishing administration, and large-scale corporate projects, Craft Brewz Music LLC serves as a hub for Music Business professionals and creators to better serve and connect with the local community.
A contemporary visual artist, transcends boundaries in his work, drawing from his native culture and upbringing in Olympia, Washington, now residing in Kauai. His art blends abstraction and figurative motifs, exploring cultural practices and spirituality.Through paintings, installations, and murals, he invites viewers to contemplate the sacredness of indigenous traditions. With global acclaim, Kaplan continues to innovate, exploring cultural identity and spiritual connection.
