14th Annual Abstract Only!

The 14th Annual Abstract Only! is an international juried exhibition open to abstract artwork in any media (2D, 3D, video, etc.). Artists may submit 1-5 artwork samples with a $15 non-refundable entry fee per submission, with a maximum of five entries per artist. Artwork must have been created in the past two years and cannot have been previously exhibited at Wailoa Center. No reproductions or AI-generated or assisted art will be accepted. 2D works must not exceed 7' tall x 9' wide; 3D works must not exceed 10' in height. Artwork with sensitive subject matter (nudity, offensive religious or political statements, violence) may be juried out due to the State Parks facility location.

The submission deadline is July 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM HST. Artists will be notified on July 14, 2024. Accepted artwork must be dropped off at Wailoa Center on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm, or picked up in Kona on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am (artwork dimensions for transport cannot exceed 40"x40" including packaging). The exhibition runs August 2 - September 26, 2024, with an opening reception on August 2 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Artwork pickup is Friday, September 27 from 10:00am-1:00pm at Wailoa, or 10:00am at Akamai Art parking lot. Off-island works will be shipped by September 30.

All accepted work must be gallery quality and installation ready. For off-island artists, artwork must be received by July 26, 2024. Artists are responsible for shipping costs and must include a prepaid return label and $10 handling fee. All work must be for sale; 80% of sales goes to the artist and 20% goes to Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Hawaii Island full-time students (grade school through college) receive a free first entry using code 'HIStudent'. For questions, contact Wailoa Center at (808) 933-0416 or [email protected].