Commissions, Galleries and Achievements

Galleries: Dolphin Gallery, Wailea, Maui and the Riviera Gallery, Santa Barbara, California.
2006 ~ Commissioned by the Maui Coastal Land Trust to create 9 interpretive signage for the Waihe‘e coastal reserve.
2004 ~ 2005 - Maui Artist of the Year Commissioned by Kaiser Permanente – Maui Lani to create a mural 10’ x 150'’ square of a Maile Lei that would embrace people as they enter the clinic. The mural is set in an alcove 15’ above ceiling.
2003~ Sabado was commissioned by Hawaii State Foundation Culture and the Arts and Hawaii Department of Education to create a mural for Waihe‘e School, Maui. Mural depicts the historical area of Waihe‘e. The size of mural is 12’ x 4’ located in library.
2002 ~ Commissioned by the Hilton Hawaiian Village to create a mural for the Kalia Tower Spa. Mural depicted Hawaiian women bathing in a sacred pool, mural 16’ x 6’.
2001 ~ Commissioned by the Hilton Hawaiian Village to create 3 epic paintings of Hawaiian Ali’i’s for the exclusive Ali’i Tower - Suite and print reproduction for each floor. The size of paintings 48” x 36”.
2000 ~ Kalayaan- Celebration of 100th. Anniversary of Filipino Immigration to Hawaii. Sabado organized exhibits in Maui and Lani.
1999~2000 - Commissioned by Hawaii State Foundation Culture and the Arts and Hawaii Department of Education to create a mural for Molokai Elementary School depicting the historical and mythology of Molokai. I was honored to receive consultation and guidance from Kumu John Kaimikauwa for authentication of mural. The mural is 36’ x 6’, and is located in auditorium. Five additional paintings where commission to compliment the mural. These paintings chronicled the ethnic groups that celebrated Molokai’s cultural diversity. Paintings are located in library.
1998 ~ Commissioned by the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create 9 signage’s for Iao Valley State Park. Consultation and guidance from Kupuna’s of Maui for authentication.
1987 ~ “Year of the Hawaiian” committee selected my painting of Kalakapu, (Sacred Sunshine), kahiko hula, for the “Year of the Hawaiian” poster celebration. Statewide.
1986 ~ “Kanyaku-Imin,” Commissioned by Hilo Japanese Cultural Committee to create a poster to commemorate the 100th year celebration of the Japanese immigration to Hawaii.
1982 ~ Selected one of the top 50 illustrators in the United States to study with 7 top illustrators at Columbia University, Paris, France.
1980 ~ Member of Los Angeles Society of Illustrators, and the Art Directors Club of Los Angeles.