An ongoing relationship spanning decades, blending art, education, and cultural advocacy to inspire global and local communities.

Meleanna Aluli Meyer has a longstanding relationship with the East-West Center, where she has contributed her expertise as an artist, educator, and cultural advocate. From serving as a Visual Arts Committee Member (1989–1991) and earning prestigious awards like the Degree Fellows Award (1991) and Travel Grant (1992), to showcasing Native Hawaiian art in exhibitions such as Pomaila‘i Ke Ala Hou (1993) and Ho‘i Ka Wai (1998), Meyer has played a vital role in representing Hawaiian culture. As an invited speaker for the center’s 50th Anniversary (2010) and through presentations for leadership and development programs (2017, 2024), she continues to inspire and share her vision with global audiences.