Wailoa Center is currently hosting the 13th Annual Hawaii Nei Art Exhibition. Artwork will be displayed from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Dec. 16 at Wailoa Center.
Hawaii Nei is a juried art exhibition celebrating the native flora and fauna of Hawaii Island hosted by the Three Mountain Alliance, the Hawaii Island Art Alliance, the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Three Mountain Alliance Foundation, and Wailoa Center State Parks. Amateur and professional local artists of all ages have been invited to submit works of art highlighting the native flora and fauna of Hawaii Island.
Winners of this year’s juried exhibition for the adult divisions include Scott Gorrell (Jurors’ Choice), Diana Miller, Diana Carlson, Terry J. Walker, Amy Gillum, Elizabeth Miller, Kate Williams, Deborah Masterson, Avalon Paradea, Cody Yamaguchi, J. Griggs, Barrett Oglesby, James Friday, Adare, Dawn Sagar and Heidi Fickinger.
Winners for this year’s youth divisions include Mallika Bernal (Jurors’ Choice), Mapuana Fredrickson, Lewis Cameron, Ainsley Smith, Tacoma Castillo, Quincy Tobey, Bergamot Fossel, Alyssia Wiesenbauer, Eden Tobey, ‘Opua Kern, Malia Kusch, VSAS 3rd and 4th grade class, and the Jennings and Auth ‘Ohana.
COVID-19 safety protocols are enforced during the exhibition. Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test result (within 72 hours) will be required to enter. Children 11 years and under are exempt. A limited number of people will be able to enter Wailoa Center at one time. Everyone must sign-in when entering, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing by following posted signs and floor markings. For questions please call State Parks Hilo District Office at (808) 961-9540.
Additionally, a virtual tour and photo gallery are available online for anyone not able to attend in person. For more information about Hawaii Nei, visit www.hawaiineiartcontest.org.