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Welcome to the Donkey Mill Art Center—a place of convergence where arts and culture are considered a necessity, not a luxury.

Apply to be the Ceramics Studio Apprentice!

The Ceramics Studio Apprenticeship is a year-long, immersive training program designed to prepare one dedicated apprentice to manage and operate a functional ceramics studio. The apprenticeship runs from March 2026 – March 2027 with applications due by Friday, January 16, 2026.

Find all details in the application.

Nakazato Ceramics ( ) Medium art center
Youth
Let's Go Holo Holo Ages 9 – 12

Let's Go Holo Holo Ages 9 – 12

Printmaking
Layer by Layer: The Art of Reductive Block Printing

Layer by Layer: The Art of Reductive Block Printing

with Aaron Tanimoto
Printmaking
Sunprint + Sparkles: DIY Botanical Cards

Sunprint + Sparkles: DIY Botanical Cards

with Keiko Saile

Become
A Member

Join as a member today for access to 20% tuition discount, open studio access, shop discounts, and more.

The Mill Effect

“The Donkey Mill has taught me the importance of taking intentional risks, gently pushing the limits of my comfort zone by asking myself “what happens when I/we….”

— MILL MEMBER

Artist Caligraphy art center

From 2017-2021:

640 artists

exhibited their work

2800+ Adults & 970 Youth

attended workshops, classes and other events at the Mill

Pottery Wheel Art Workshops art center
Artists Teaching Opportunities art center

From 2017-2021:

$548,000

paid to artists through teaching opportunities, gallery and retail sales

20 EXHIBITS

with free admission at the Mill

From 2017-2021:

$65,200

in Youth program subsidies to make tuition more affordable

55 DOE TEACHERS

welcomed arts curriculum into their classrooms through the Artist in the Schools Program

45%

of our classes, exhibitions, and events showcase the diverse cultural knowledge of our island community

Youth Art Programs art center

Vision
2023

Our Strategic plan aims to transform our campus into a sustainable ecosystem with multiple access points for our diverse community to connect and thrive.

Shop the Mill

Featuring a curated selection of art with proceeds supporting our local artists.

Latest News

Annual Fund 2025

November 20, 2025|

At the Donkey Mill Art Center, we believe that art is life, and life is art. Every day, creativity weaves its way into our world and transforms lives: keiki gain confidence and find their voices through art, music, and dance; adults and kūpuna connect with their roots, rediscover joy, and uncover new parts of themselves through artistic expression; workshops offer space for learning, reflection, and connection through the simple act of creating; and exhibitions and cultural events bring people together to share stories, celebrate diverse voices, strengthening the bonds that make [...]

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