Current Exhibit
MANA Invitational Art Show
April 4 - May 7
Nelson and Kainoa Makua of Nā Mākua present their annual MANA 2026 Invitational Art Show. This year's exhibit will showcase artwork by 25 noted Hawaiʻi Island artists.
Unlike may exhibits, the artwork is selected by the artists themselves, giving them
an opportunity to submit art that they personally felt represents their mana. “We wanted our show to be a more personal exchange between the artist says producer Nelson Makua.
Opens with Reception on April 3 from 5- 7pm!
Upcoming Exhibitions
MidSummer Art Celebration
a Multi-Media Juried Exhibition
May 15 - June 18, 2026
MidSummer Art Celebration is a celebration of Hawaiʻi artists in all media. It is an invitation to Hawai'i Island artists to show us their best work with no limitations on subject, style or media.
MidSummer Art Celebration is a venue to share those ideas and creations with the community and artists alike.
IN FOUNTAIN GALLERY
Our Light
Illuminating the Worldʻs Gender Diversity
May 15 - June 18, 2026
We are proud to present this transformative exhibition featuring the evocative portrait series "Our Light" by classically trained artist and queer activist Adare. "Our Light" is a powerful new art series that celebrates the personal stories of Trans, Māhū, and non-binary people. Each portrait is created by capturing smoke on a clean white surface before enhancing it with charcoal and oil paints.
Annual Bonsai Exhibit
June 28 -29, 2026
For this two-day exhibit, the gallery is transformed with the lush greenery of bonsai in a variety of styles and species.
Put on by the Mokuhonua Bonsai Kai along with the Hilo Bonsai Kyoshitsu.
Class and demonstration info coming soon on our Events page.
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: Paul Grimes (mentored by Adare), 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), Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance (HIAA) and the Hawai’i State Parks.
2026 Calendar
Plan ahead! Check out what is on our calendar for the rest of the year!