PROSPECTUS
The Three Mountain Alliance, the Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance, the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and the Wailoa Center State Park are proud to announce Hawai‘i Nei 2021, 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
Only residents of the Island of Hawai‘i (Big Island) are eligible to participate. All works must be original (no prints or giclèe), have been created in the last two years and 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 (arrived naturally without the help of humans) either endemic or indigenous. All native species found from ridge to reef on Hawaiʻi Island are acceptable. Artwork highlighting non-native species, including Polynesian introductions, as well as native species found exclusively on other islands will not be accepted. Artwork made from endangered native species is strongly discouraged and will not be accepted.
If a native species is used as a medium in an art piece, we strongly suggest to consider the purpose of using the native species or consider if there is a possible alternative. Please consider the place from which the species will be gathered from - is there a healthy population from which to gather? We also encourage to request permission - from the land owner and species itself. And, in picking be sure not to introduce invasive species into the area, only to take what is needed, minimize damage to surrounding species, and show gratitude. If you have questions about whether your subject fits these parameters, please email Hawaii.Nei.Art@gmail.com.
How to submit
*West Hawaii participants are required to have their items boxed and ready for transport to Hilo.
East Hawaiʻi: Saturday, October 30, 2021, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Wailoa Center in Hilo
If you are in need of assistance registering your artwork online, we will be offering a kōkua day in September. Please email us to schedule an appointment.
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 $15 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
We encourage artists to explore a variety of media including the performing arts. A television screen is available upon request to display video media. All artwork must be ready for hanging or installation, including an attached wire for framed pieces. Matted work without frames will not be accepted. No sawtooth hangers. Please visit the website for best methods to hang art. Artists are responsible for transporting heavy pieces into the gallery.
Selection
All artwork will be processed through an initial online screening and jurying. You will be notified by October 18th if your artwork has been selected for the exhibition. Final jurying and selection for awards will occur on November 3rd and will be announced at the opening reception on November 5th. Artwork may not be selected for exhibition despite adherence to rules. PLEASE UNDERSTAND that your artwork may still be juried out despite adhering to all the guidelines.
Entry Divisions
There are four age divisions for entry: Adult, Elementary school (grades PreK-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. Space is very limited for youth entries and we strongly encourage classes to either submit group entries (one piece) or to hold a contest in their class and submit the winning artwork. 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 including youth. For the adult divisions, 1st and 2nd place awards will be given to professional and amateur artists. For all youth divisions, 1st place and honorable mentions will be awarded. A cash prize of $300 will be awarded for adult Jurors’ Choice.
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 the Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance and the Three Mountain Alliance Foundation, which will help support fine arts in the community as well as 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 & Exhibition
The exhibition will begin on November 5th with an Open House reception. Winners for all age divisions will be announced and prizes awarded along with along with music, crafts and refreshments. Artwork will be displayed at the Wailoa Center November - December.
For More Information
Visit our website, http://www.hawaiineiartcontest.org or our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/HawaiiNei.
For questions, contact the Hawai‘i Nei planning committee at Hawaii.Nei.Art@gmail.com.
Only residents of the Island of Hawai‘i (Big Island) are eligible to participate. All works must be original (no prints or giclèe), have been created in the last two years and 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 (arrived naturally without the help of humans) either endemic or indigenous. All native species found from ridge to reef on Hawaiʻi Island are acceptable. Artwork highlighting non-native species, including Polynesian introductions, as well as native species found exclusively on other islands will not be accepted. Artwork made from endangered native species is strongly discouraged and will not be accepted.
If a native species is used as a medium in an art piece, we strongly suggest to consider the purpose of using the native species or consider if there is a possible alternative. Please consider the place from which the species will be gathered from - is there a healthy population from which to gather? We also encourage to request permission - from the land owner and species itself. And, in picking be sure not to introduce invasive species into the area, only to take what is needed, minimize damage to surrounding species, and show gratitude. If you have questions about whether your subject fits these parameters, please email Hawaii.Nei.Art@gmail.com.
How to submit
- All artwork must be registered online by October 15th: How To Enter. All adult entries must register artwork online through CaFE (www.callforentry.org).
- An online profile must be created to submit artwork.
- A photo of the artwork is required for registration (species screening and initial jury will be based on this photo).
- Photo must be a JPEG or JPG, under 5MB and 1200 pixels or larger on the longest side.
- Initial online screening and jurying will take place Oct. 16th.
- Drop off of accepted artwork:
*West Hawaii participants are required to have their items boxed and ready for transport to Hilo.
East Hawaiʻi: Saturday, October 30, 2021, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Wailoa Center in Hilo
If you are in need of assistance registering your artwork online, we will be offering a kōkua day in September. Please email us to schedule an appointment.
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 $15 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
We encourage artists to explore a variety of media including the performing arts. A television screen is available upon request to display video media. All artwork must be ready for hanging or installation, including an attached wire for framed pieces. Matted work without frames will not be accepted. No sawtooth hangers. Please visit the website for best methods to hang art. Artists are responsible for transporting heavy pieces into the gallery.
Selection
All artwork will be processed through an initial online screening and jurying. You will be notified by October 18th if your artwork has been selected for the exhibition. Final jurying and selection for awards will occur on November 3rd and will be announced at the opening reception on November 5th. Artwork may not be selected for exhibition despite adherence to rules. PLEASE UNDERSTAND that your artwork may still be juried out despite adhering to all the guidelines.
Entry Divisions
There are four age divisions for entry: Adult, Elementary school (grades PreK-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. Space is very limited for youth entries and we strongly encourage classes to either submit group entries (one piece) or to hold a contest in their class and submit the winning artwork. 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 including youth. For the adult divisions, 1st and 2nd place awards will be given to professional and amateur artists. For all youth divisions, 1st place and honorable mentions will be awarded. A cash prize of $300 will be awarded for adult Jurors’ Choice.
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 the Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance and the Three Mountain Alliance Foundation, which will help support fine arts in the community as well as 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 & Exhibition
The exhibition will begin on November 5th with an Open House reception. Winners for all age divisions will be announced and prizes awarded along with along with music, crafts and refreshments. Artwork will be displayed at the Wailoa Center November - December.
For More Information
Visit our website, http://www.hawaiineiartcontest.org or our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/HawaiiNei.
For questions, contact the Hawai‘i Nei planning committee at Hawaii.Nei.Art@gmail.com.