Aloha and welcome to Hawai`i’s Creative Economy Web Site. In its broadest definition Creative industries encompass economic activity of a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, nonprofit arts and culture organizations, educational institutions, foundations, community groups, artists, entertainers, and individuals.
This aspect of Hawai`i’s general economy supports a highly skilled work force that through innovation, artistic or applied design-based effort, contributes to the advancement of Hawai`i’s general economy and positively affects the overall quality of life within the State.