Artists explore the relationship between image and word in this creative members’ exhibition. Each participant selects or writes a poetic verse, then creates an original artwork inspired by that line of poetry.
- Show closes March 29.
- Submissions limited to WAC members only
- Artwork Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
- Show installation: March 2, 2026
- Reception and Open House: March 7, 3-5pm
General Information for submitting art: - Location: Firehouse Gallery, Kamuela
67-1201 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela - Entry Limit: Up to 3 artworks per artist.
- Eligibility: as listed in the description of the show
- All artworks must be for sale.
- Sales Commission: 50% to Waimea Arts Council (graduated commissions available for
Waimea Arts Council members who volunteer). - 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 (no wire, 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.
- 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. - Marketing – Let’s get seen and sold on social media and other online sites!
Email good-quality JPEG images of your work (no need to show the frame) 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.
www.waimeaartscouncil.org | www.firehouseartgallery.org
