The public is invited to attend the Waimea Arts Council’s newest show, Huaka’i, The Hawaii Island Juried Art Competition and Exhibition at the Firehouse Gallery.
This juried art exhibition features art that encapsulates the meaning of Huaka’i–a journey, a voyage, or path taken, often with a purpose to gain a deeper understanding of oneself, culture, ancestors, or one’s soul.
Judges Stephen Freedman and Philippe F. Nault picked from 74 entries and awarded cash prizes for 1st Place: “The Storm” by Hannah Charlotte Simmons, 2nd Place: “Galaxy Rising (Mauna Kea Summit)” by Kate Asis, 3rd Place: “Ku’u Huaka’i” by James Kanani Kaulukukui Jr., and 4 Honorable Mentions: “Ka Wa Ma Mua, Ka Wa Ma Hope (The Time That Came Before The Time That Follows)” by Sarah Taylor Ko, “Crossings: Kalōpā Bridge” by Margo Ray, “Along The Way” by Barbara Schaefer, and “Dream” by Merrie Jo Snow.
Special Artists’ Reception and Talk Story will be held on Sunday, July 31 from noon to 3:00 pm. Meet the artists and judges! Refreshments will be provided.
Huaka’i runs from July 1, 2022 through August 28, 2022. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 3 pm. Artists donate a percentage of all sales to support the Waimea Arts Council.
The virtual Huaka’i exhibition can be viewed on the Waimea Arts Council YouTube page at https://youtu.be/D0TMmZRQ5tE.
