For the past 20 years Konawaena art students have been painting murals on campus and throughout the South Kona community. 

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KONAWAENA ART STUDENTS PAINT UPLIFTING MURAL AT THECOURTYARD KING KAMEHAMEHA KONA BEACH HOTEL DURING SUMMER OF 2022 BREAK

​ELLISON ONIZUKA GYMNASIUM MURAL REFURBISHED
​BY MURALIST MARTIN CHARLOT SPRING 2020

Hawaii Governor David Ige helps paint the mural with artist Martin Charlot.

The recently renovated mural honoring the legacy of Col. Ellison Onizuka was completed in the spring  of 2020, painted by Martin Charlot.

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Aloha Mural
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The Aloha mural was finally completed in the winter of 2022. The pandemic halted the painting which was designed by former student Anthony under the direction of Michelle Obregon, art instructor.

Water Warrior Mural

Konawaena HS invites you to take a selfie in front of the schools first interactive mural on campus. Located in front of the pool, the mirrored waves gives everyone a chance to be part of the mana of the ocean without getting wet!

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1001 Origami Crane Peace Mural

Goal: To create 1001 ceramic tiles with images of origami cranes and messages of good will. The finished mural will be a reminder to promote peace in our community.
In April 2016, youth started painting their individual tiles with messages of good will. One of the three main murals was installed in May of 2016, which symbolized family. In 2017 the second main mural was installed, symbolizing community, and in the spring of 2018 self was displayed. 
​As of winter 2022, 970 crane tiles of been painted and displayed. 
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If you would like to participate in helping to paint peace tiles or help with donations please contact Mrs. Obregon at
mobregon@konawaenahigh.k12.hi.us
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Above: 1001 PEACE CRANE MURAL:  Tile mural in main building

Above: Keisha Colon designed and students helped to paint the new mural on campus honoring the legacy of Col. Ellison Onizuka. The Mural depicts part of Ellison's keynote commencement speech he delivered to the class of 1980 at Konawaena HS. The mural will be complete in September 2017. For more information about his speech please visit ​http://onizukamemorial.org/his-message. 

Community Mural by Konawaena Students at Holoalua Elementary Campus 
This mural celebrates the rich culture of Kona , painted 2016 with both elementary students and high school students under the direction of art instructor Michelle Obregon

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Living Museum Mural: Ho'oulu
Painted 2010

Living Museum Mural: Captures history of Konawaena HS from it roots in Agricultural to current technologies. Complete Sprint 2015 .

'NEVER AGAIN', Konawaena Elementary School community mural 2013, Dedicated to the victims and families of the Sandy Hook Tragedy

'Take Care of Uplands to Sea', Community Mural S building, 2011, painted by students under the direction of Michelle Obregon, art instructor

Bridging the Pacific Tile Mural, painted 2005