Our Silent Auction will now close on Saturday, March 4 at 6:00pm HST. With this extension, we will have the exhibition on view for one more week! Please come see the artwork on view at the Mill Wednesday-Saturday March 1-4 from 10am-6pm.
The Donkey Mill Art Center’s 16th annual art auction Splash! celebrates the impact of the arts beyond the Mill and the resounding influence of the arts to inspire and strengthen individual and collective well-being. The Mill has been making a “splash” for over twenty-five years, activating waves which continue to build and resonate into the community and world, far beyond the boundaries of the Mill’s campus.
Splash! features over 90 works by emerging and established artists from Hawaiʻi and beyond. This year celebrates the Mill’s Print Studio and growing printmaking program through featured works made by beloved and celebrated printmakers such as John Buck, Robert Corsair, Hiroki Morinoue, and Melanie Yazzie. Artworks priced from $100 to $10,000+, will highlight pieces by renowned artists: Clayton Amemiya, Lynn Capell, Roen Hufford, John Koga, Wayne Levin, Setsuko Morinoue, Mayumi Oda, and Margo Ray.
View the 2023 Art Auction Catalog (PDF) Here
Schedule of Events
- Artwork on view: Saturday, February 4 - Saturday, March 4, Open Hours: Wednesday - Saturday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
- Online Silent Auction Opens: Saturday February 11 at 10:00am
- Online Silent Auction Closes: Saturday March 4 at 6:00pm
- Live Auction Event: Saturday February 25 at 5pm (By Invitation Only)
Silent Auction
Our silent auction will launch on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00am! View our Digital Catalog here.
Participation in our silent auction is open to anyone! It is free to register, with a suggested donation of $25. You must register with a payment method in order to bid. You will only be charged when the auction closes if you win an item. The silent auction closes on Saturday, March 4 at 6:00pm.
Live Auction
This will be a night to remember! Hosted by emcee Sabel Scities, enjoy craft cocktails, heavy pupus, accompanied by lively entertainment, and the thrill of the bid. All auction proceeds benefit the Donkey Mill Art Center. Our live auction event will be held at the Donkey Mill on Saturday, February 25, 5:00-8:00pm. Check-in begins at 5:00pm with live auction program commencing at 7:00pm. Space is very limited, so this year's live auction event is by invitation only. Dress to make a splash! Bright colored attire is encouraged.
Remote Bidding Available. If you'd like to bid on a Live Auction item and you are unable to attend the live event, please contact us to register for proxy bidding.
Stand For The Arts Award
For the second year in a row The Donkey Mill is thrilled to receive the $10,000 Stand For The Arts Award Presented by Ovation TV & Spectrum! Honorees are selected nationwide for their support of creative/artistic communities via economic and/or mental health recovery connected programs, commitment to accessibility and equity in the arts, and advocacy for underserved populations in their communities. Find out more here.
Mahalo
Mahalo nui loa to the artists and community members who donated their art to support outstanding arts and cultural programming at the Donkey Mill.
Mahalo to our Auction Committee for their dedication and support to bring this event to life. Auction Host Committee Chair: John Roth and Auction Committee: Mina Elison, Matt Harper, Cris Lindborg, John Linder, Miho Morinoue, Sonia Nelson, Ashley Raymond, Aesha Shapiro, Krista Skehan, & Cynthia Smith.
Splash! Annual Art Auction is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: Stand For The Arts Award Presented by Ovation & Spectrum, Holualoa Inn, Kona Frame Shop, Kona Trans, Knutson & Associates, Spirited Cocktail Catering, HeartBeet Catering, Kona Wine Market, My Bar, BREW, Mauka to Makai General Contracting, Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Biennium Grant, Cris & Eric Lindborg, Barbara Pfaffenberger, & John Holliday.
