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 show features art that exemplifies the meaning of Huaka’i, as 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 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.
Huaka’i runs from July 1, 2022 through August 28, 2022. The Firehouse Gallery is located at 67-1201 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela HI. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 am– 3 pm and whenever the flags out front are flying.
The Waimea Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts, the encouragement of artists and providing a forum for art-related community events. 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/BoDvMfoNAJM.