2020 Pacific States Biennial North American

The Pacific States Biennial North American is a juried printmaking exhibition established by the Art Department Print Studio at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo in 1982. The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years or older presently residing anywhere on the North American continent, its islands, and outlying US territories. The exhibition is hosted in conjunction with the Campus Center Gallery with support from the Student Activities Council and the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center.

Original work in all printmaking media and digital/traditional hybrid prints are eligible. No photography or digital reproductions of original works will be accepted. Works must be completed within the last 2 years. Paper size dimensions must not exceed 30" x 40". Artists may submit up to 2 digital images (jpeg format, 1920 pixels maximum for longest dimension, 3mb maximum file size). The entry fee is $35.00 USD per artist. Selection will be based on juror review of submitted images.

The juror is Kurt Kemp, a retired professor of Art in Printmaking at Sonoma State University. First place award includes an artist residency at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo covering travel, lodging, per diem, and honorarium. Additional awards include $2000 of Purchase Awards. Accepted work will be exhibited at UH Hilo Campus Center Gallery and the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center. Sales will include a 20% commission. All participating artists will receive one color catalog of the exhibition at no cost. UH Hilo will cover the cost of return shipping to artists. The exhibition opens November 6, 2020 and closes December 31, 2020.