Experience Ea Mai ʻEiwa
Patterns of Practice
A Multigenerational Artistic Legacy Rooted in Hula
Now Open
April 18th, 2026 –
September 20th, 2026
Museum Hours
Open Every Day
9 am – 5 pm
Ages
All Ages
Location
Admission
Included with General Admission*
Adults: $33.95 – $38.95
Seniors (65+): $30.95 – $35.95
Youth (4–17): $25.95 – $30.95
Children (3 and under): Free
As dedicated members of Hālau o Kekuhi in Keaukaha, Hawaiʻi, their work across visual and performing arts is continually charged and sustained by hula. From Nālani Kanakaʻole’s art direction and choreography to Sig Zane’s photography and textile design, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane’s graphic design and immersive installations, each artist channels ʻike carried through generations.
The exhibition title references “Kūhaʻimoana,” a chant describing the migration of shark gods from Kahiki to Hawaiʻi. Interpreted as “structures of nine,” Ea Mai ʻEiwa reflects the strength, resilience, and environmental knowledge embodied in these ancestral stories.
Bringing together new and existing works alongside botanical specimens and cultural treasures from Bishop Museum’s collections, the exhibition weaves themes of migration, community resilience, and environmental stewardship — offering insight and inspiration for today.
Experience this extraordinary exhibition beginning April 18 at Bishop Museum.
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 8, 2026
Museum After Hours: The Vanguard - Nālani Kanakaʻole
On Friday, May 8, 2026, Bishop Museum and the Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation pay tribute to the vanguard, Nālani Kanakaʻole. In honor of her innovation and inspiration in cultural practices – as choreographer, composer, designer, and artist – this special program brings together ʻohana and multiple generations of cultural practitioners to present original compositions created by Nālani Kanakaʻole in the form of hula, mele, oli, and written poetry.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Artist Talk & Dinner w/ Sig Zane
To mark the new moon cycle and to honor the reveal of this new artwork, we invite you to join the artist & designer Sig Zane for an intimate sit-down dinner and talk story session to explore his creative process, share moʻolelo behind his new work, and navigate the themes woven throughout the exhibition.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Artist Talk & Dinner w/ Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane
To mark the new moon cycle and to honor the reveal of this new artwork, we invite you to join the artist & designer Sig Zane for an intimate sit-down dinner and talk story session to explore his creative process, share moʻolelo behind his new work, and navigate the themes woven throughout the exhibition.
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