Hawaii National Parks 2016 Centennial: Juried Exhibition

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center in partnership with the National Park Service invites artists to enter this national juried exhibition celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the National Parks of Hawai'i. Artists are encouraged to submit interpretations inspired by Hawai'i's national parks and monuments, including environmental, ecological, cultural, and political perspectives. The jurors will consider work ranging from traditional representation to experimental in concept.

Eligibility: Residents of the United States, 18 years of age or older. Work created under direct teaching supervision will not be accepted. Artists may enter 1 to 3 unique artworks. Entry fee is $25.00 per entry. Accepted media includes paintings, drawings, hand-pulled prints, fiber, photography, ceramics, glass, mixed media, jewelry, sculpture, digital media, and video. Work must be original, newly created within the last two years, and not previously exhibited. Size limitation is 84" in width and 192" in height. All two-dimensional works on paper must be framed with Plexiglas. Paintings on stretched canvas must be framed unless the design wraps around the edge. All work must have a hanging device (no sawtooth hangers). Free-standing sculpture must fit through a standard 7'x7' door space with a weight limit of 300 lbs. A written statement of 75 to 150 words must accompany each work describing subject matter, inspiration, and/or process. Biographical information up to 1000 words is required for accepted entries.

Awards: $2,500 in cash awards including a Jurors Choice Award of $1,500 and two honorable mentions of $500 each, sponsored by Haleakalā Ranch. The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will send an Acquisition Award Selection Committee to consider works for the Art in Public Places state collection. Exhibition dates: August 28 – October 23, 2016. Notification of acceptance: July 17, 2016. Shipping of accepted artwork: August 5-15, 2016. In-person delivery: August 15, 2016, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reception: Sunday, August 28 at 5 p.m. at Schaefer International Gallery. MACC will retain a 30% commission on sales. Contact: Neida Bangerter, Director, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, Hawaii 96732.