Mālama Wao Akua meaning Realm of the Gods is a juried art show celebrating native species of Maui Nui
Exhibition Dates: September 25th-October 23rd
Opening Night & Award Ceremony: Friday, September 27th
Eligibility: Must be a Maui County resident. Artwork must be original, not previously shown. All ages and mediums accepted.
Entries Accepted: Sunday, September 22nd (5pm-8pm) & Monday, September 23rd (9am-1pm)
Entry Fee: $5 per entry keiki, $15 per entry adult (Multiple entries encouraged)
MAKAWAO, HI – The East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) and Viewpoints Gallery are proud to announce their 9th annual juried art exhibition. The focus of the show is to raise awareness about native species on Maui Nui. By offering several educational opportunities in conjunction with the show we hope that artists, young and old, of Maui Nui can explore Maui’s watersheds and express the value the species within them have on our daily life. With 144 entries last year and 78 pieces selected for the exhibition we hope to keep growing the exhibition!
EMWP will lead a series of interpretive hikes specifically for artists. Hikes will vary from half-day to full day hikes in The Nature Conservancy’s Waikamoi Preserve. Call (808)573-6999 or e-mail[email protected] for more information and to sign up. Space is limited.
- Saturday, July 13th-Boardwalk Hike
- Wednesday, August 14th-Birdloop Hike
Artists can also stay updated on various learning opportunities by visiting EMWP’s online events calendar atwww.eastmauiwatershed.org. Check the website often as new opportunities may be added in the month leading up to receiving dates.
The show is open to all residents of Maui Nui (Maui, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaiʻi) and all abilities (amateurs and professionals) are welcome to enter.
There are 4 entry divisions:
1. Adult (with 2d,3d, and Photography)
2. High School (Grades 9-12)
3. Middle School (Grades 6-8)
4. Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Awards will be given for jurors’ choice in each division, along with unique awards for depicting:
- Rarest Find: Awarded to the artist using the most unique species or habitat as their subject.
- People’s Choice: Awarded by votes from gallery visitors.
- Art of Conservation: Awarded to the artist that best captures the essence, theme or message of conservation.
A portion of artwork sales will go to support EMWP efforts. Please visit our website atwww.eastmauiwatershed.org for contest rules and more places to go to get inspired.
The East Maui Watershed Partnership is committed to protecting the watershed and preserving native species. Our watersheds are our source of water, culture, and biodiversity. Created in 1991 EMWP was the first watershed partnership formed in the State of Hawaiʻi. The nearly 120,000 acre East Maui watershed produces over 60 billion gallons of water a year and is home to many rare and endangered native species.
