2024 Firehouse Gallery call for artists:
We look forward to showcasing the creativity and talent of the Big Island’s artists in these
exciting exhibitions as Waimea Arts Council celebrates 50 years.
- Location: Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii
67-1201 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela - Entry Limit: Up to 3 artworks per artist.
- Eligibility: Open to all artists residing on the Big Island of Hawaii.
- All artworks must be for sale.
- * $200 “Best in Show Prize” will be awarded each month.
- * Hanging Fee: No hanging fees for Participating Artists. Friends pay $15, and
Supporters pay $10 per artwork. - * Sales Commission: 50% to Waimea Arts Council (graduated commissions available for
Waimea Arts Council members) - * Delivery: Artworks can be delivered to the Firehouse Gallery on or up to 7 days
before the due dates
Special Notes:
- The gallery committee reserves the right not to hang artwork (poorly executed,
inappropriate, etc.), in which case the hanging fee will be returned. - Non-WAC members need to sign a waiver when dropping off artwork.
*This pertains to the shows from January through September.
Artwork Guidelines
- Submit up to three pieces (24 x 36 in. max. including frame) enumerated #1, #2, #3
indicating your first choice, etc., in case space is limited. - Wall art must have a hanging wire and a gallery tag on the back. Please attach the
gallery tag to the hanging wire. - Email jpeg images of your work to photos@waimeaartscouncil.org for publicity/social
media. Name your image files as follows: LastName.Title.Size.Medium.Price.jpg.
For example, for an 8×10 piece named Cherry Blossoms for $300, please name your
photo ArtistsLastName.CherryBlossoms.8×10.photo.300.jpg. - Record your art on the show intake form in the bunkhouse.
- Questions? Email to waimeaartscouncil@gmail.com.
Firehouse Gallery 2024 art themes for each month:
January 4 – 28, 2024 Zodiac/Oriental
– Artwork Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: Jan. 28, 2024.
February 1 – 25, 2024 31st Annual Cherry Blossoms Art Show and Plein Aire
– Artwork Submission Deadline: January 28, 2024. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: Feb. 25, 2024.
March 1 – 31, 2024 Abstraction & Distractions Abstract only
– Artwork Submission Deadline: February 25, 2024. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: March 31, 2024.
April 4 – 28, 2024 Fiber & Quilts Weavings, quilts, natural fibers, paper.
– Exceptions will be made for oversized quilts.
– Artwork Submission Deadline: March 31, 2024. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: April 28, 2024.
May 2 – 26, 2024 Orchids Art show and sale of live orchids.
– Artwork Submission Deadline: April 28, 2024. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: May 26, 2024.
June 1 – 30, 2024 Ancient, Historic & Modern Trails. Collab w/Waimea Trails & Greenways
The Waimea Arts Council joins the Waimea Trails & Greenways group in celebration of National Trails Day with a month-long exhibit about trails.
– Artwork Submission Deadline: May 26, 2024. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: June 30, 2023.
July 4 – 28, 2024 Through the Lens
Celebrating 200 years of photographic arts. We invite artists to use photographic media to combine composition, light, color and tones, timing and inspiration to captivate and resonate with the view in a meaningful and compelling manner. No AI images please.
– Artwork Submission Deadline: June 30, 2023. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: July 28, 2024.
August 1 – 25, 2024 Still Life
The term “still life” describes a work of art that shows inanimate objects from the natural or man-made
world, such as fruit, flowers, dead game, and/or vessels like baskets or bowls. Looked at it another
way: still life’s depict things that are “still” and don’t move.
– Artwork Submission Deadline: July 28, 2024. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: August 25, 2024.
September 5 – 29, 2024 Hawaiian Guides & Protectors
Aumakua, charms, talismans, totems, etc.
– Artwork Submission Deadline: August 25, 2024. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
– Pick-up date for artwork not sold: September 29, 2024.
October 3 – 27, 2024 40th Annual Founders Juried Exhibition (WAC members only)
– Entry dates. Artwork must be delivered to the Firehouse Gallery on September 27 or 28, 2024.
– The prospectus will outline the entry fees for this juried show. Fees will be used for cash prizes.
November 1 – December 29, 2024 All-Island juried art competition
– The prospectus will outline the theme TBD, entry fees and process, and cash awards.