PROSPECTUS
The Three Mountain Alliance, the Natural Area Reserves System, and the Wailoa Center are proud to announce Hawai‘i Nei 2017, a juried art exhibition celebrating the native flora and fauna of Hawai‘i Island. Amateur and professional artists of all ages are invited to submit works of art celebrating the native plants, animals, and habitats of our beloved island, our Hawai‘i Nei.
Eligibility
All residents of the Island of Hawai‘i are eligible to participate. All works must be original (no prints or giclèes), have been created in the last two years and the image must not have been previously shown in any other exhibition, gallery, or website. Artwork in any medium or combination of media is welcome.
Subject
The main subject(s) of your piece(s) must be a species native to Hawai‘i Island. Native species found ONLY on other islands will not be accepted. All species found from ridge to reef on the island are acceptable. Subjects from beyond the reef, including the deep ocean, will not be accepted. Artwork highlighting non-native species, including Polynesian introductions, will not be accepted. Cultural or human components in the piece are acceptable as long as they complement the major theme of native species. Artwork made from native species is discouraged.
If you have any questions about whether your subject fits these parameters please visit our "Contact Us" page or contact Amelie at Hawaii.nei.art@gmail.com.
If you have any questions about whether your subject fits these parameters please visit our "Contact Us" page or contact Amelie at Hawaii.nei.art@gmail.com.
How to Submit
1) All artwork must be registered online by October 19, 2017.
A photo of the artwork is required for registration.
2) Drop off your artwork:
West Hawaiʻi*: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 11:00am - 1:00pm at Donkey Mill Art Center in Hōlualoa
East Hawaiʻi: Saturday, October 28 , 2017, 10:00am - 3:00pm at Wailoa Center in Hilo
*West Hawaii participants are required to have their items boxed and ready for transport to Hilo.
A photo of the artwork is required for registration.
2) Drop off your artwork:
West Hawaiʻi*: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 11:00am - 1:00pm at Donkey Mill Art Center in Hōlualoa
East Hawaiʻi: Saturday, October 28 , 2017, 10:00am - 3:00pm at Wailoa Center in Hilo
*West Hawaii participants are required to have their items boxed and ready for transport to Hilo.
Entry Fees
Artists may enter more than one piece. A non-refundable fee for each entry will be collected with online submission. Entry fees are $10 per entry for adults. Youth (under 18) may enter their artwork for free. We will, however, gratefully accept donations in any amount towards youth entry fees ($5 suggested donation).
Media
All art must be ready for hanging or installation, including an attached wire for framed pieces. Matted work without frames will not be accepted. Artists are responsible for transporting heavy pieces into gallery. Using a native species as your media is not encouraged, because many of these plants and animals are rare.
Selection
All online submissions will be screened prior to art drop-off dates. Any artwork that does not depict species native to Hawaiʻi Island will be notified by October 30. Jurying will occur on Sunday, October 29. Artwork may not be selected for exhibition despite adherence to rules. Pieces not selected for exhibition will be available for pick-up at Wailoa Center on Tuesday, October 31 from 9:00am - 3:30pm, NO LATE PICK-UP FOR EAST SIDE ENTRIES. All West Hawaiʻi artwork will be available for pick up at Donkey Art Mill, on Saturday December 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm. Pieces not picked up will be forfeited to ʻImi Pono no ka ʻĀina for educational purposes.
Entry Divisions
There are four age divisions for entry: Adult, Elementary school (grades K-5), Middle school (grades 6-8), and High school (grades 9-12). Students do not need to be affiliated with a school to enter. Class or group entries are also available for adults and youth (i.e., school class). For adult entries, there will be separate divisions for amateurs and professionals. Artists are asked to use their discretion to choose a division. For this exhibition, a professional artist is defined as an artist who exhibits and sells work on a regular basis.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for all divisions. Within each of these divisions, categories will be selected. Past categories included 2D, 3D, Photography, and Contemporary to name a few. Cash prizes will be awarded to top winners in categories of the adult divisions, with a $300 prize for Jurors Choice. Other past prizes included: a helicopter tour with Volcano Helicopters, a star-gazing tour with Hawai‘i Forest and Trail, a family membership at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, and various gift certificates from local businesses.
2017 Featured Category
Each year, Hawaiʻi Nei selects a featured category to highlight a special species, theme, or event. While the featured category is meant to help inspire artist, artwork is not limited to the featured category. The 2017 Featured Category is, Kumulāʻau: Trees! This year artists are invited to explore the foundation of our native forests on Hawai’i Island. Trees are a crucial component of a healthy watershed and a helpful collector of our precious water resource. They are often referred to as our kumu and even kupuna of the forest, being the base or trunk for multitudinous life but also our teachers and grandparents. Check out www.hawaiineiartcontest.org for more resources and information regarding this featured category. REMEMBER, Prize categories are NOT limited to the featured category. They are intended to showcase current topics within our native ecosystems.
Artists will be selected from the Hawai‘i Nei juried exhibition for an invitational show at the Volcano Art Center during summer 2018. For the Volcano Art Center show all works must focus on the native species / environment / inspiration of National Parks on Hawaiʻi. Selected artists will be announced at the Hawai‘i Nei closing reception on December 15th. Contact Fia Mattice at gallery@volcanoartcenter.org for more information.
2017 Featured Category
Each year, Hawaiʻi Nei selects a featured category to highlight a special species, theme, or event. While the featured category is meant to help inspire artist, artwork is not limited to the featured category. The 2017 Featured Category is, Kumulāʻau: Trees! This year artists are invited to explore the foundation of our native forests on Hawai’i Island. Trees are a crucial component of a healthy watershed and a helpful collector of our precious water resource. They are often referred to as our kumu and even kupuna of the forest, being the base or trunk for multitudinous life but also our teachers and grandparents. Check out www.hawaiineiartcontest.org for more resources and information regarding this featured category. REMEMBER, Prize categories are NOT limited to the featured category. They are intended to showcase current topics within our native ecosystems.
Artists will be selected from the Hawai‘i Nei juried exhibition for an invitational show at the Volcano Art Center during summer 2018. For the Volcano Art Center show all works must focus on the native species / environment / inspiration of National Parks on Hawaiʻi. Selected artists will be announced at the Hawai‘i Nei closing reception on December 15th. Contact Fia Mattice at gallery@volcanoartcenter.org for more information.
Sales
All selected adult entries are required to be for sale; youth entries are not. If artwork is sold during the exhibition, 60% goes to the artist and 40% will go to Three Mountain Alliance Foundation to support native species protection and environmental education. Minimum sale price for artwork is $20. Artists may also donate their portion of the sale as a tax-deductible gift.
Opening and Exhibition
Artwork will be displayed at the Wailoa Center from November 3 through December 15, 2017.
The opening reception will be Friday November 3, 2017. There will be a youth reception 4:30pm - 5:30pm at Wailoa Center in Hilo. A formal reception and award ceremony for the adult division will follow from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded.
There will be a closing holiday reception Friday December 15, 2017 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Artists selected for the Volcano Arts Center invitational exhibition will be announced at this time.
The opening reception will be Friday November 3, 2017. There will be a youth reception 4:30pm - 5:30pm at Wailoa Center in Hilo. A formal reception and award ceremony for the adult division will follow from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded.
There will be a closing holiday reception Friday December 15, 2017 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Artists selected for the Volcano Arts Center invitational exhibition will be announced at this time.
Mahalo
Many, many thanks to Kat Lui who came up with the amazing idea of a native species art contest for Maui, the Malama Wao Akua, and was a major source of inspiration, support, advice, and friendship for us while planning the first Hawai‘i Nei in 2009.
Special thanks to Caren Loebel-Fried who graciously donated her time and talent in designing the nēnē and ‘ōhelo logo for the art contest.
Special thanks to Caren Loebel-Fried who graciously donated her time and talent in designing the nēnē and ‘ōhelo logo for the art contest.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For questions, contact us at Hawaii.nei.art@gmail.com. Visit the informational tabs above or our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/HawaiiNei
