I’m an artist, designer, and community organizer based on HawaiÊ»i Island, where I’ve lived for nearly two decades.
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I was born in Santa Monica and raised in San Pedro, California—So. Cal. Coastal communities where my dad ran a fishing charter and I spent my early years on his boat. Seeking life beyond the urban sprawl, I moved to HawaiÊ»i in my early twenties.
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My work explores the intersection of art and anthropology—considering human experience and cultural memory through visual language and the built environment.
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Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: art educator, program director, grant and media writer, event producer, exhibit curator, project manager, interior designer, and boat crew for coastal tours. Meanwhile raising a family and making art in quiet hours (often in leiu of sleep).
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Whether designing spaces, organizing an event or researching color and language, my work is rooted in curiosity, connection, and deep love of the ocean.

ANNE CATLIN
ARTIST . WRITER . DESIGNER
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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INTERIOR DESIGN: www.waikahe.com
COLLABORATION: www.watercultureart.com
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Past projects & professional info. here.
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IN THE PRESS
(click titles for project links)
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New terminal at Kona International Airport to Break Ground
Project of Nicholson LLC
Interior design by Anne Catlin (in collab. with others)
Press Release by Anne Catlin
West Hawaii Today - March 2019
Hawaii 24/7 - Feb 2019
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Ê»Iwa Arts & Café: Culinary Simplicity & Artistic Opportunities
by Karen Rose
Project of Anne Catlin and John Matsushita in collab. with others
Big Island Now, 2018
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‘Iwa Arts Summertime Celebration to Feature Local Chefs and Artists
Grand opening for Art Center Project
Big Island Now - August 2017
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Where Art Found it's Place: Donkey Mill Art Center
by Le'a Gleason
Interview of Anne Catlin and Co-Directors on Special Fundraiser
Ke Ola Magazine - Nov/Dec 2013
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The Art of Love: EHCC Displays
"Dimensions of Love" collection
3-Year International Art Exhibit by Anne Catlin in collab. with others.
Cover Story by Lisa Chaly
Big Island Weekly - May 2012
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by David Corrigan and Stephanie Salazar
Cultural Study by Anne Catlin in collab. with East Hawaii Cultural Center, Volcano Art Center and others (2011)
Big Island Video News - November 2011
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Dia de los Muertos at Volcano Art Center
by Damon Tucker Blog
More collaboration by Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Dodo's Mortuary (velvet coffin loan) and others.
www.damontucker.com - October 2011
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Dimensions of Love Art Exhibit
East Hawaii Cultural Center - 2010
Organized by Anne Catlin with collab.
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Student essay by Anne Catlin
The "spark" that ignited my heart.
University of Hawaii, Hilo - 2008 on scholarship.
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