Current Exhibit
Annual Bonsai Exhibit
June 26 - 27
9am - 4pm
The Hilo Bonsai Kyoshitsu cordially invites the public to its annual bonsai exhibit. For this two-day exhibit, the gallery is transformed with the lush greenery of bonsai in a variety of styles and species.
The term “bonsai” is formed from two words: “bon” meaning a tray or dish and “sai” meaning tree or plant symbolizing peace, harmony and good fortune. It originated in China and was later introduced to Japan.
Bonsai represents an ideal beauty in miniature not a dwarf version of a natural tree. Instead, bonsai represent an ideal beauty created in a planter on the basis of the emotion caused by an impressive or fine natural landscape.
Some bonsai have shapes no tree in nature could ever approach, but they still impressively remind us of the beauty of nature.
There will be bonsai demonstrations on June 26 and June 27 at 1 p.m. by bonsai instructors. Demonstrations will be held on the lower level of the Wailoa Center.
There will be no plants to sell, but the public is invited to bring their own plants for a bonsai analysis by club members.
Come and enjoy the variety and beauty of bonsai and talk story with club members.
Upcoming Exhibits
AHA! Art Immersive
July 3 - August 6, 2026
The AHA! Art Immersive, honors the Americans with Disabilities Act. Part immersive installation experiences, part juried exhibition, this exhibit celebrates disabled artists and the portraits created of them.
Jurors: Ember Cambra and Brian Bourassa, Stephanie Riordan, and Bob Danhieux Douglas
Produced by Abled Hawaiʻi Artists (AHA) a Hawaiʻi Island organization that celebrates the spectrum of creativity and advances inclusive arts entrepreneurship.
Sponsored by Full Life, Abled Hawai'i Artists (AHA), Atherton Foundation, County Council District 2, County Council District 3, Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance (HIAA) and Hawai’i State Parks.
Annual Abstract Only!
August 14 - September 17
This popular annual exhibit features abstract artwork from across Hawaii and across the world. Enjoy a departure from figurative works and immerse your senses in form, color, texture and line quality. Feel the feels and make your own interpretations of these abstract works.
Jurors: Codie M. King
Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance (HIAA) and Hawai’i State Parks.
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Full Bleed
September 25 - October 29
A juried exhibit that brings contemporary genres of anime, manga, and graffiti to the fine art stage. Artists of all ages share their creativity in these diverse genres.
Opening night, September 25, features live mural demos and a cosplay fashion show!
2026 Calendar
Plan ahead! Check out what is on our calendar for the rest of the year!