Inouye/Mink Commemorative Works of Art Design Selection Committee

The Inouye/Mink Commemorative Works of Art Design Selection Committee oversees the selection of design proposals for commemorative works of art honoring Senator Daniel K. Inouye and Representative Patsy Takemoto Mink, two of Hawaii's most historically significant congressional leaders. Nānā aku nei ia i artist proposals, conducts public engagement on design concepts, and makes nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo on the final design and placement of the commemorative works. The committee coordinates with the Capitol District Planning Committee and state arts officials.

Senator Inouye and Representative Mink were groundbreaking figures in American political history, and their commemorations in Hawaii carry deep cultural and historical significance. Community members and artists hiki ke komo ma o public design review processes.