Upcoming Events

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  Tue, Nov 11

  2025 Hawaiʻi Nei / 

  Hilo

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  Nov 11, 2025, 11:05 PM – Dec 11, 2025, 4:10 AM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  A juried art exhibition celebrating native species November 7 - December 11 This annual event, brings together renowned Hawaiʻi Island artists, youth artwork, and conservationists, through the celebration of the native species of Hawaiʻi Island. Artwork by Margaret Barnaby, Hawaiʻi Nei
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  Sat, Nov 22

  Birding at Wailoa State Park / 

  Hilo

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  Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Want to learn more about native birds? Join ʻImi Pono no ka ʻĀina and ornithologist, (and 2026 Hawaiʻi Nei juror!) Alex Wang, as they explore Wailoa State Park and learn about all the native birds that frequent in this area. Photograph by Douglas Perrine, Hawaiʻi Nei 2025
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  Sat, Dec 06

  DIY Wrapping Paper  / 

  Hilo

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  Dec 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  ome print your own native species wrapping paper with the folks that bring you Hawaiʻi Nei.
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  Fri, Jan 16

  2026 HIAA Invitational / 

  Hilo

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  Jan 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – Feb 12, 2026, 11:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Help us kick off 2026 with a curated exhibit of Hawaiʻi Island artists!
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  Date and time is TBD

  2026 Calendar  / 

  Hilo

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  Date and time is TBD

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  A list of exhibits for 2026.
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  Fri, Nov 07

  Hawai’i Nei 2025 Opening Reception  / 

  Hilo

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  Nov 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Hawai'i Native Species Celebration! Join artists, scientists and community members as we open this beloved exhibit and celebrate our unique native species. The exhibit will be available to all from Nov 7 to Dec 11 Please check with Wailoa Art Center for hours of operation. www.wailoacenter.com
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  Multiple Dates

  Thu, Oct 30

  Painting Hawai'i Nei / 

  Hilo

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  Oct 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Get ready for Hawai'i Nei 2025 ! This is a 5 sessions workshop -2 hours each day. The Course will cover various Hawai’i Nei species. Learn More!
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  Fri, Oct 03

  "Trash Show" / 

  Hilo

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  Oct 03, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Join us as we open this well loved Hawai'i Island exhibit! Or Visit the exhibit October 4 -30 Check wailoacenter.com for hours of operation
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  Fri, Sep 12

  Juror Exhibition Tour / 

  Hilo

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  Sep 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Tour the gallery with vessels juror, Jamison Rosehill on Friday, September 12 at 2pm. Gain insight into his selections as well as learn more about his own work as an ʻumeke carver and cultural preservationist.
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  Mon, Sep 08

  “Wondrous Light, Intentional Form” / 

  Hilo

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  Sep 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sep 25, 2025, 3:30 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Wondrous Light, Intentional Form, is on display September 5 – 25 at Wailoa Center. The works of two fiber artists are also featured in the Fountain Gallery during this exhibit: Quebec native and Mililani resident Ghislaine Chock & Honolulu born and raised Joan Namkoong.
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  Sat, Sep 06

  Weaving & Spinning Demonstration / 

  Hilo

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  Sep 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  On Saturday, September 6, 10 am to 1 pm at Wailoa Center, sponsored by the Big Island Chapter of the Hawaii Handweavers’ Hui. Members of HHH will have looms, spinning wheels and other fiber craft equipment available for those curious about textiles.
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  Fri, Sep 05

  Opening Reception | "Wondrous Light, Intentional Form.”  / 

  Hilo

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  Sep 05, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Openning at Wailoa Center at 5pm on Friday, September 5. Sponsored by the Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance (HIAA) and the Hawaiʻi, Handweavers’ Hui (HHH), this exhibit pairs handwoven textiles from the Hawaiʻi, Handweavers’ Hui Biennial Juried Exhibition. This innovative show runs through September 25.
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  Fri, Sep 05

  OPEN CALL! TRASH SHOW / 

  CAFE!

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  Sep 05, 2025, 8:36 AM HST – Sep 12, 2025, 4:50 PM HST

  CAFE!

  The Trash Show: Hawaii Island Recycles Submissions Due: September 12 Get creative with trash! Reuse the refuse! ​Submit your trashy creations to this popular exhibit. Creators are encouraged to think big and create large artworks.
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  Sat, Aug 02

  Abstract Only! / 

  Hilo

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  Aug 02, 2025, 9:30 AM – Aug 28, 2025, 3:40 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  The 15th Annual Abstract Exhibition - Featuring the Shanghai Abstract Artist Association Juror: Glenn Yamanoha
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  Fri, Aug 01

  Reception -ABSTRACT ONLY! / 

  Hilo

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  Aug 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  15th Annual Exhibition. Featuring the Shanghai Abstract Artists Association!
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  Fri, Aug 01

  15th Annual Abstract Only! Opening Reception  / 

  Hilo

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  Aug 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  Join us in celebration of the opening of the 15th Annual Abstract Only Exhibit. We will start with a kīpaepae to welcome visiting artists from the Shanghai Abstract Artists Association, then a short program to announce award winners and Hawaiʻi artists selected for the sister Shanghai exhibit. Live
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  Sat, Jul 05

  Mid Summer ART CELEBRATION / 

  Hilo

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  Jul 05, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hilo, 200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  This year’s exhibit features work from 58 Hawaiʻi artists selected by juror, Donnie Cervantes of Aipuni Space in Kaka’ako, O’ahu. It is free and open to the public during the exhibit, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:0