Opening Reception: Friday, September 12th / 5 - 7 pm

Juror Walkthrough: Friday, September 12th / 4 - 5 pm

Jurors: Inger Tully & Zach Pezzillo

Join us for a beautiful evening at Hui No‘eau as we unveil Mālama Wao Akua 2025—a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species and watersheds of Maui Nui (Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, and Kaho‘olawe). The exhibition is a creative collaboration between Hui No‘eau and the East Maui Watershed Partnership, inviting Maui artists to reflect on the power and significance of our natural environment through their art.

ABOUT MĀLAMA WAO AKUA

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) brings you Mālama Wao Akua (Caring for the Realm of the Gods) – a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, Kaho‘olawe). We invite Maui artists to explore our watersheds and use their creative talents to raise awareness about the importance of protecting native species.

Selected artwork should be successful in sharing knowledge of the watersheds and native species with others in a meaningful way. Artwork will also be selected based upon a number of criteria, including originality of concept, creativity, technique, professionalism, and presentation. Our hope is that Maui artists of all ages will explore our watersheds and express the value that native species have within our daily life. This exhibition is sure to provide powerful visuals that celebrate Maui’s native plant and animal life. A jurying team with expertise in both art and conservation will select from among the pool of entries. Works in any medium are welcome!