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2026 Annual Juried Exhibition


  • Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center 2841 Baldwin Avenue Makawao, HI 96768 (map)

January 16 - February 20

Artwork Receiving Day: Tuesday, January 6 / 9 am-4 pm

Opening Reception: Friday, January 16 / 5-7 pm

Juror: Denise Karabinus, Executive Director, Honolulu Printmakers

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

This prestigious annual exhibition celebrates the diverse and dynamic talents of artists from Maui and beyond, showcasing an inspiring range of work in all media. Each year, a distinguished guest juror brings a fresh perspective, curating a unique collection of art that reflects the latest innovations and explorations in ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photography, painting, digital media, jewelry, wood, fiber, and more. With no set theme, this exhibition invites artists to submit their most compelling works created within the past two years, highlighting the ever-evolving creativity of our community.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Online Registration: December 30, 2025 - January 6, 2026

Artwork Receiving Day: Tuesday, January 6 / 9am – 4 pm

Selection Notification: Wednesday, January 7 by 6 pm via huinoeau.com

Pick up of non-selected work: Thursday, January 8 / 9 am – 4 pm

Pick up of non-sold, selected work: Saturday, February 21 / 9 am – 4 pm

HOW TO ENTER

1. Make sure you have a current Hui membership. To renew or sign up for a membership, please visit huinoeau.com/membership or call 808-572-6560 ext. 22.

2. Complete online registration before Jan. 6th (will become available here on Dec. 30th)

  • Online Registration must be completed PRIOR to dropping off artwork on receiving day

  • Please confirm Hui membership status prior to beginning the online registration process to ensure proper entry fee payment.

3. Print & fill out artwork labels and attach to the back upper right-hand corner of artwork.

4. Drop off artwork on Tuesday, Jan. 6th from 9 am-4 pm during our drive-through artwork receiving day.

For questions please contact Exhibitions Manager Josephine Bergill-Gentile at josephine@huinoeau.com or 808-572-6560.


About the Juror

Denise Karabinus is dedicated to building community through creative collaborations, and she has led numerous printmaking and sustainability projects for students and the public. In 2014, Denise was an artist in residence in Paradsinga, India, through the GRAM International Artist Residency in Community Service. Her recent collaborative printmaking projects have involved organizations such as the Bishop Museum, Liliʻuokalani Trust, Waikiki Aquarium, Alzheimer's Foundation, and HGEA. Her work has been featured in the Portland Museum of Art, Art in the Open in Philadelphia, the Printmaking Center of New Jersey, the Honolulu Museum of Art, and the University of Fine Arts Hanoi. Denise serves as the Executive Director of the Honolulu Printmakers on Oahu and is collaborating with artists in Molokai to establish a new printmaking studio for the community. Karabinus graduated with honors from the Maine College of Art with a printmaking degree in 1999 and received an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2007.

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