Current Exhibit
Hawaiʻi Island Recycles
The Trash Show:
October 3-30
In its 34th year, this exhibit invites Hawaiʻi Island artists turn trash into art. With creative materials and exceptional artwork, this fun exhibit shows that anything is possible with care and creativity.
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2026 Jurors were exhibit founder, Ira Ono and councilwoman, Ashley Kierkiewicz.
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This yearʻs exhibit is in honor of Robin Worley, trash fashion goddess and coordinator for the Trash Fashion show for many years. You can find her creations downstairs in the Fountain Gallery.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Artwork by Margaret Barnaby, Hawaiʻi Nei 2026
2025 Hawaiʻi Nei
A juried art exhibition celebrating native species
November 7 - December 11
This annual event, brings together renowned Hawaiʻi Island artists, youth artwork, and conservationists, through the celebration of the native species of Hawaiʻi Island.
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As the first inhabitants of our islands, these plants and animals traveled over 2,000 miles of ocean to reach Hawaiʻi, then adapted to the unique climate and geography of our islands. This popular exhibit brings those unique species out of the forests and oceans into our gallery.
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We hope this exhibit can inspire you to get curious about our unique island ecosystems and the plants and animals that make Hawaiʻi so special!
2026 HIAA Invitational
January 16 - February 12
Help us kick off 2026 with a curated exhibit of Hawaiʻi Island artists!
Presented by Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance, this exhibit invites select Hawaiʻi Island artists to submit up to 5 works. Works will be curated by Wailoa Center and HIAA.
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With no parameters on media or subject it is a dive into the imaginations of some of the premier artists on our island.
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2026 Calendar
A list of exhibits for 2026. Click the photo to for a downloadable version. Enjoy!