2019 Hawaii Nei

Hawaii Nei is an exhibition open to all Hawaiʻi Island artists in all mediums and styles. The main subject of artwork must be a species native to Hawaiʻi Island, including both indigenous and endemic species. Native species found only on other islands will not be accepted. All species found from ridge to reef on the island are acceptable; subjects from beyond the reef, including the deep ocean, will not be accepted. Artwork highlighting non-native species, including Polynesian introductions, will not be accepted. Artwork made from endangered species will not be accepted. Artists are discouraged from using native species as a medium to prevent unnecessary damage and over harvesting.

Submission window closes Friday, October 11 at 7:00 PM. Artists will be notified Monday, October 14. Accepted artwork drop-off is at Donkey Mill Art Center on Friday, October 25 between 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, or at Wailoa Center on Saturday, October 26 between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The exhibition opens Friday, November 1 with a reception and awards ceremony from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and closes Thursday, December 12. Artists must pick up work at Wailoa Center on Friday, December 14 between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, or at Donkey Mill Art Center on Saturday, December 15 between 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

Entry fee is $15 per submission with a maximum of five entries per artist. Work sample requirements: 1-5 images. All selected adult entries are required to be for sale with a minimum sale price of $20; youth entries are not required to be for sale. If artwork is sold, 60% goes to the artist and 40% goes to the Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance and the Three Mountain Alliance Foundation to support fine arts in the community and native species protection and environmental education. Artists may donate their portion of the sale as a tax-deductible gift. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Jurors: Dominic Tidmarsh, Lahela Camara, Patricia Richardson.