When We Shine Foundation ignites young minds through arts, turning classrooms into creative hubs for environmental change. Specializing in music and multimedia arts, we empower students to create, sing, and shine, crafting a greener, brighter future with every note and stroke.
We provide opportunities for young people to develop skills in environmental stewardship & leadership through arts education. Our work offers visual & auditory, multi-media representations of the voices & stories of the young people who are changing the world. We provide training and experiences for students and teachers that connect hearts, challenge intellect and spark positive change, for people and our planet. Our passion is to uplift culture and human values by cultivating imagination and innovation and growing Aloha.
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When We Shine Foundation is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) non-profit based on the island of Maui, in the state of Hawaiʻi. Our Mission: To provide opportunities for young people to develop skills in environmental stewardship & leadership through arts education.
Newest Release:
We are so grateful to announce that Nā Leo O Ka Honua, Endangered Species has been Nominated for a 2024 Nā HōKū Hānohano Award for Best Island Music Album of the Year!! These beautiful stories, melodies and voices of the Keiki are available now for streaming and download!
Aloha E Koholā, Sing-Along with Lyrics
Arts & ʻĀina Explorations, June 2023, Teacher Professional Development
Hereʻs a story about how to survive Covid. The song, recording, art and stop motion video were all created by 4th grade students at Pomaikaʻi Elementary School and features Artist Mentor, the very talented, John Cruz!
You can support us simply by listening to our Keiki Artists, VOICES OF THE EARTH, on any of your favorite streaming channels!
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