The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is currently accepting submissions for a range of upcoming exhibitions in Hawaiʻi. Opportunities are open for various types of artwork, including 2D and 3D pieces, as well as sculptures made from recycled materials. Submission deadlines vary, with some due within the next few days or weeks.
Several upcoming exhibitions in Hawaiʻi are accepting artist submissions, according to the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (HSFCA). The exhibition “Vessels: that which hold” is currently open to Hawaiʻi-based artists, with a submission deadline of August 8. The “2025 Trash Show: Hawaiʻi Island Recycles” is seeking artwork created from discarded materials, with entries due by September 12. Additionally, the Hawaiʻi Nei art exhibition, which highlights native species, is expected to open its call for submissions soon.
Multiple exhibition opportunities are currently open to artists and photographers in Hawaiʻi, according to the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (HSFCA). The “River to Richards: Documentary Photography in Hawaiʻi” open call is accepting submissions through September 5. The East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center is preparing for its “36 Views of Mauna Loa” exhibition, scheduled for January 2026. The “Wings and Woodlands” exhibition, which focuses on birds and forests, is accepting entries until October 31. Additionally, submissions for the 58th Annual Statewide Exhibition are open through August 31.
Public art opportunities are also available across Hawaiʻi. The County of Kauaʻi is seeking artists to create works that commemorate the history of Hanapēpē, with a submission deadline of September 1. In Honolulu, the Commission on Culture and the Arts is considering new mural installations for city properties. Additionally, the University of Hawaiʻi Insect Museum is expected to open an art call in September focused on insect-themed works.
Additional exhibition opportunities are currently open across Hawaiʻi, according to the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (HSFCA). Honolulu’s Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) is accepting exhibit proposals for display in civic spaces. Kahilu Exhibits at Kahilu Theatre is seeking proposals for its 2026 exhibition calendar, with a submission deadline of September 8. Submissions are open to solo artists, groups, collectives, and curators working in various media. The Sheraton Kaʻanapali is also continuing its “Meet the Artist” program, which offers artists the opportunity to showcase their work in the hotel lobby.
The exhibition “Koa Bug Colorways” by Saxony Charlot is currently on view at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, according to the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (HSFCA). The installation features vibrant works celebrating color and native insects. The exhibition is temporary, with closing details yet to be announced. Artists and curators across Hawaiʻi are encouraged to take advantage of ongoing opportunities to exhibit their work throughout the state.
