Moana Palelei Hoching

Megan Taulaimoana (Moana) Palelei HoChing is a digi- tal media artist who organizes and creates to elevate marginalized   narratives.     Originally   from   Nu’uuli, American  Samoa,  Moana’s  teachings  are  based  in practices for utilizing cultural expertise in exhibition development and implementation.

Moana is the founder of Pasifika First Fridays, a Salt Lake  City  based  art  cooperative  dedicated  to  cele- brating Pacific Islander artists and art every first Friday of the month.  The monthly festival aims to unite Utah community members and give Pacific Islander artists the chance to perform, sell, or showcase their art.