September 13 - November 8
Artwork Receiving Day: Tuesday, September 3 / 9am-6pm @ Hui No’eau
In-Person Artist Information Session: Tuesday, June 4 / 5pm @ Hui No’eau
Online Artist Information Session: Wednesday, July 10th / 1pm (via zoom)
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!
Stay tuned for more information! Visit https://malamawaoakua.org/ for more information and Adventures for Artist opportunities!
Information Sessions
These informative presentations will explain what “Native to Maui Nui” means, give ideas on how to research species, places you can visit and how to find eligible species to enter Mālama Wao Akua. Both EMWP and Hui No‘eau staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about entering this year's Mālama Wao Akua Exhibition!
In-person: Tuesday, June 4th / 5pm at Hui No‘eau
Online: Wednesday, July 10th / 1pm via Zoom
Important Dates
Online Registration: August 20 – September 3
Online Priority Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 27
Artwork Receiving Day: Tuesday, September 3 / 9am-6pm (Hui No‘eau)
Selection Notification (via website): by Thursday, September 5 by 6pm
Pick-up of Non-selected Work: Friday, September 6 / 9am-4pm
Pick-up of Selected Work: Saturday, November 9 / 9am-4pm