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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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Dia de los Muertos in Hilo

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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Summer in Florence

Student essay by Anne Catlin

The "spark" that ignited my heart.

University of Hawaii, Hilo - 2008 on scholarship.

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- Updates in progress - April 2025 -

All rights reserved A.Catlin 2025

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