The Maka'eo Creative Arts Garden will feature a Native Plant Garden planted in memory and honor of Kai'Olu Tobey Crowe who had a deep understanding and commitment to Aloha ʻĀina, was musically gifted, had a love for art, and was passionate about reading.  Mahalo nui loa to the Crowe 'Ohana and friends for making this space special for the Big Island community.

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Stand alone easel benches will provide area for artists to create outdoors.  Sculptures and artwork designed and produced by local Big Island artists will be found throughout the Creative Arts Garden.

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Creativity is directly related to brain activity and has many positive benefits relating to our overall health. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that proves art enhances brain function. It has an impact on brain wave patterns and emotions, the nervous system, and can actually raise serotonin levels. Art can change a person’s outlook and the way they experience the world.

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A health benefit of art is that it encourages creative thinking and imagination in kids and adults. It also enhances problem-solving skills. Because there is no wrong answer in art, people are encouraged to imagine their own solution, and are more daring with new ways of thinking. This type of flexible thinking stimulates your brain and prepares it for complicated functions in the same ways that learning a new language does.