2026 16th Annual Abstract Only!
- Deadline
- 4 days left
- Entry fee
- $20
- Location
- HIlo, Hawaii
- Exhibition window
- Aug 14, 2026 → Sep 17, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Jul 21, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 40" max dimension
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About
Submit abstract (non-representational) artwork in 2D, 3D, or digital/video media for juried exhibition.
Overview
16th Annual Abstract Only! Abstract art only—artwork must be non-representational with no recognizable figures or objects. All media welcomed in 2D, 3D, and digital media. Juror: Codie M. King. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance (HIAA) and the Hawaiʻi State Parks.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: July 17, 2026, 11:59pm HST
- Artist notification: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Exhibition opens: August 14, 2026
- Opening reception: August 14, 2026, 5:00pm–7:00pm
- Exhibition closes: September 17, 2026
Eligibility
Open to 2D, 3D and video artists in Hawaiʻi and US. Hawaii Island students (grade school through college, full-time) receive first entry free with code 'HIStudent'.
Media & submission requirements
Submit up to 5 entries total. All images or videos judged digitally. For 3D works, submit multiple photographs from different angles or a short video. Maximum file size 5 MB; recommend 1200 pixels longest edge, sRGB, JPEG.
Fees
- $20 non-refundable entry fee per submission
- Maximum of five entries per artist
- Hawaii Island students: first entry free
Delivery & pickup
- Wailoa Center: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00am–1:00pm (drop-off); Friday, September 18, 10:00am–1:00pm (pick-up)
- Kona (Kona Frame Shop Parking Lot): Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:00am (drop-off); Friday, September 18, 10:00am (pick-up)
- Off-island work: must be received by Friday, August 7, 2026. Artists responsible for return shipping costs using FedEx account.
How to enter
Create a CaFÉ account and portfolio. Upload high-quality image and artwork information for each submission. Include artist statement (max 2000 characters) when creating account and work description (max 2000 characters) when uploading. Once submitted and fees paid, no changes allowed.
Contact
- Email: dlnr.sp.wailoacenter@hawaii.gov
- Phone: 808-933-0416
- Entry fee
- $20 non-refundable entry fee per submission. Maximum of five entries per artist. Hawaii Island students: first entry free with code 'HIStudent'.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Eligibility
- Open to 2D, 3D and video artists in Hawaiʻi and US.
- Audience
- 2D, 3D and video artists in Hawaiʻi and US
- Size & format
- artwork dimensions for transport cannot exceed 40"x40" including packaging
- Also worth noting
- artwork dimensions for transport cannot exceed 40"x40" including packaging
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