A Special Collaboration Between Lei Artist Umahana and Surf Artist Koji Toyoda Benefiting Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
HALEʻIWA, HAWAIʻI — November 2026 — Greenroom Gallery Hawaiʻi is excited to announce "Oh! Lei!!," a special two-day celebration of art, Hawaiian culture, and community giving, featuring a unique collaboration between renowned Japanese lei artist Yukio Otani (Umahana) and surf artist Koji Toyoda.
Taking place on December 4–5, 2026, the event brings together the beauty of traditional Hawaiian lei making and contemporary surf-inspired artwork while supporting the mission of Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation.
Friday, December 4 — Lei Wili Workshop with Umahana
Location: Kōkua Learning Farm, Hawaiʻi
Join Umahana for a special hands-on lei-making workshop celebrating the beauty of Hawaiian flowers, nature, and the art of lei making.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn lei-making techniques and experience the creativity and cultural significance behind this beautiful Hawaiian tradition.
Advance registration is required.
Registration: https://bit.ly/KCCWorkshops
All proceeds from workshop registration fees will be donated to Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation.
Saturday, December 5 — Oh! Lei!! Art Exhibition
Location: Greenroom Gallery Haleʻiwa, North Shore, Oʻahu
Opening Reception: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The celebration continues at Greenroom Gallery Haleʻiwa with a special collaborative art exhibition featuring Umahana's Lei Art alongside the vibrant, surf-inspired artwork of Koji Toyoda.
This unique exhibition brings together two distinct artistic expressions inspired by Hawaiʻi's natural beauty, ocean culture, and the spirit of aloha.
A portion of the art show sales will also be donated to Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation.
Art, Aloha, and Giving Back
More than an art exhibition, "Oh! Lei!!" is a celebration of creativity, cultural connection, and community.
Through art, craft, and the spirit of aloha, Greenroom Hawaii and the participating artists hope to raise awareness and support for Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation's mission of environmental education and sustainability.
Continuing the Celebration in Japan
Following the Hawaiʻi events, "Oh! Lei!!" will travel to Greenroom Gallery Yokohama, Japan, on December 12–13, 2026.
The Yokohama exhibition will continue the celebration of art and aloha, featuring Umahana and Koji Toyoda, along with a ukulele mini-concert by Lina Lina and a talk show with Kaori Kuwata.
A portion of the event sales in Japan will also be donated to Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation, extending the spirit of giving beyond the islands.
Event Information
Oh! Lei!! — Art, Aloha, and Giving Back
December 4, 2026 — Lei Wili Workshop at Kōkua Learning Farm (registration required)
December 5, 2026 — Art Exhibition & Opening Reception, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Greenroom Gallery Haleʻiwa
66-145 Kamehameha Highway, #3-7
Haleʻiwa, HI 96712
Website: https://greenroomhawaii.com
Instagram: @greenroomhawaii
Email: info@greenroomhawaii.com
Phone: 808-637-4618