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‘Apo A No‘eau: A Celebration of Hawaiian Craftsmanship


  • Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center 2841 Baldwin Avenue Makawao, HI 96768 (map)

June 4 - July 23

Artwork Receiving Day: Tuesday, May 25 / 9am-4pm (drive-through at Hui No’eau)

Online Registration: May 18-25

Virtual Opening Reception: Friday, June 4 / 5 pm (via Hui No’eau Facebook Live)

Juror: Denby Freeland

‘Apo A No‘eau (grasp until mastery) is an exhibition honoring the hana no‘eau (arts) of Hawai’i. Artwork should feature or draw inspiration from traditional Hawaiian handmade forms such as lauhala, kapa, wood working, feather work, ‘ohe kapala, or any other aspects of Hawaiian material culture. A celebration of craftsmanship and culture, this exhibition will showcase a combination of invitational and juried works in all media.

The theme of this exhibition is based on a vision born in the dreams of kumu hula Devin Kamealoha Forrest who composed the words: “Nalu a ulu kau, ʻapo a noʻeau” (Meditate until inspiration hits, then grasp the knowledge until mastery). We hope this theme provides inspiration to explore and honor the many handmade forms of Hawai‘i.


Invited Artists: Please direct any questions to josephine@huinoeau.com

Dalani Tanahy

Gordon “Umi” Kai

Lisa Schattenburg-Raymond

Lance Genson Mahi La Pierre

Denby Freeland

Beau Jack Imua Key

Leonani Meyer

Jean Sakutori

Gail Kuba

Important Dates

Online Registration: May 18 – 25 / via huinoeau.com

Artwork Receiving Day: Tuesday, May 25 / 9am – 4pm

Selection Notification: Wednesday, May 26 by 6pm via huinoeau.com

Pick up of non-selected work: Thursday, May 27 / 9am – 4pm

Pick up of non-sold, selected work: Saturday, July 24 / 9am – 4pm

How to enter

  1. Complete online registration between May 18 - 25.

    • Online Registration must be completed PRIOR to dropping off artwork on receiving day

  2. Print & fill out artwork labels and attach to the back upper right hand corner of artwork.

  3. Drop off artwork on Tuesday, May 25th from 9am-4pm during our contactless drive-through artwork receiving day:

  • Use Hui No'eau Main Entrance

  • Wear a mask

  • Have your artwork easily accessible for Hui staff & volunteers

For questions please contact Exhibitions Coordinator Josephine Bergill-Gentile at josephine@huinoeau.com or 808-572-6560 ext. 23.

Earlier Event: April 27
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