The County of Kauai Planning Department is accepting design proposals for a public monument to commemorate the 1924 Battle of Hanapēpē, where 16 Filipino plantation workers and 4 sheriffs died. The submission period began on Monday and will close on September 1 at 11:59 p.m. HST. Artists must include a resume, samples of past work, a written description of their idea, and a visual concept, which can be a sketch or a full design. Submissions may be sent electronically or by mail to the Kaua‘i Planning Department, according to the County of Kauai.
The event being commemorated took place on September 9, 1924, and is known as the Hanapēpē Massacre, involving violence linked to plantation worker unrest. The Planning Department is proposing a monument to share a message of peace and recognition for those who died. For more background, they are directing people to a previous news release marking the 100th anniversary of the event and an online story map that explains the history, as reported by the County of Kauai.
The County of Kauai is accepting proposals from local and international artists, designers, and architects for a public monument project. The selected applicant will receive a $300,000 commission and will be responsible for building and installing the monument by September 1, 2026, in time for the event’s 102nd anniversary. The County is offering accessibility services, including ASL interpreters and alternate formats, through the Planning Division. Details and requirements are available on the County of Kauai Planning Department website.
