Art is a Priority! Exhibition Tour

Art is a Priority! Exhibition Tours

Exhibition: Art is a Priority! Online Art Auction

Schedule: Saturday, February 13 from 2:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Gallery
Level/Prerequisite: All Levels
Admission: $5 suggested donation

Join us for a guided experience exploring and learning more about the incredible works featured in this year’s auction. Hosts Barbara Pfaffenberger and Mina Elison will share insights on artworks created by emerging and established artists from Hawaiʻi and beyond, enabling participants to gain a deeper understanding of the works through fun and engaging conversation.

The Donkey Mill’s 14th annual art auction, Art is a Priority!, celebrates art as an essential component of our individual and collective well-being and health. In addition to the diverse selection of works by established and emerging artists from Hawai'i and beyond, this year's online auction also debuts 80+ new works on 1’x1’ panels created by invited artists specifically for the event.

At the Mill, safety is our priority. During this time, tour groups will be limited to five participants, physical distancing will be observed and masks are required. Mahalo nui for your diligence in keeping our community safe.

Curator bio: Born and raised in Kailua, O’ahu, Mina Elison has always had a deep appreciation for the arts and the literal⁠—and figurative⁠—adventures they took her on. In her current role as Communications Director & Curator at the Donkey Mill, Mina is dedicated to creating space in our community for the sharing of stories, perspectives and the meaningful dialogue that only the arts can inspire. As the former Museum Curator at Kona Historical Society, Mina earned a Bachelor of Arts degrees in French and Anthropology and a Masters degree in Museum Studies from New York University.