2024 Pacific States Biennial North American

The Pacific States Biennial North American is a printmaking exhibition open to all artists 18 years or older presently residing anywhere on the North American continent, its islands, and outlying US territories. Entries from Mexico and Canada are welcome. This premier Hawai'i biennial exhibition is hosted in conjunction with the Campus Center Gallery with support from the Student Activities Council.

Eligible work includes original work in all printmaking media and digital/traditional hybrid prints. Photography and digital reproductions of original works are not accepted. Works must be completed within the last 2 years and have a paper size dimension not exceeding 30" x 40". Submissions require 2-5 jpeg images prepared following CaFÉ entry media specifications. Entry fee is $35.00 plus a $5.00 media fee.

The juror is Laura Crehuet Berman, a Professor at the Kansas City Art Institute who has exhibited in over 150 exhibitions internationally. The first place award is an artist residency at the University of Hawaii at Hilo covering travel, lodging, per diem, and honorarium. Additional purchase awards will be selected from the exhibition. The exhibition opens November 1, 2024 and closes December 30, 2024. UH Hilo will mat and frame selected works. All participating artists receive one color catalog at no cost. Sales include a 20% commission. Artists are responsible for return shipping of their work.