We are working on supporting those affected across the state, and we hope everyone who can, will support relief and rebuilding efforts through the Maui Strong Fund at the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Maui United Way, Maui Humane Society, Makawao Veterinary Clinic, CERF+, or any of the other great organizations providing immediate assistance.

Annual Statewide Exhibition 2023

Hawaii’s premier statewide exhibition – held annually since 1967 – the Hawai‘i Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibition features traditional and contemporary craft from across the state of Hawai‘i. Our juror visits each island to make public presentations and select the very best work to be included in the exhibition. 

Downtown Art Center
September 30 - October 28

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Saturday, September 30, 6 pm - 8pm

1041 Nuʻuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

AWARDS & EXHIBITING ARTISTS

MORE INFORMATION
Image: V. Lee Cabanilla, Laka and the fire, Salvaged Koa wood, Lānaʻi 

Upcoming Events


Raku Ho'olaule'a

About Our Celebration of Raku

Participants removing ceramic pot from Raku kiln Founded in 1977, Raku Ho`olaule`a means "a celebration of raku." This event brings together ceramicists of all skill-levels to participate in raku and related firing technique mini-workshops. Enjoy camping on the North Shore of Oʻahu in a beautiful beach setting while swapping knowledge with other artists. Woorks that are glazed and fired at the beach event are juried by experts in contemporary and traditional raku for an exhibition on O'ahu.

Event Dates:

  • Camp Mokuleiʻa: March 21-24, 2024
  • Registration: TBA

    View our previous Raku Ho`olaule`a events

    'Aha Hana Lima

    About our Gathering of Crafts

    Jan McKeachie Johnston ceramic basket, and Randy Johnston teapot, and platter 'Aha Hana Lima means a "Gathering of the Crafts" and is held annually. Each year, we invite renowned craft artisan(s) to join us for events across the Hawai'ian islands. Hosting a series of intensive 3-day workshops, lectures, and dialogs concerned with various media: clay, metal, wood, fiber, or glass. Additionally, the artisan(s) partake in a free lecture about their work which is open to the general public and members.

    · 2024 Event Date: TBA

    · Registration: TBA

    View our previous 'Aha Hana Lima events

    Fiber Hawai'i

    About Fiber of Hawai'i

    Outdoor installation of plants used as fiber swatches Fiber Hawai'i is offered every other year. This exhibition encourages participation from artists in all media who wish to explore fiber related work. In this case fiber as a media as well as fiber as an idea is encouraged. The juror also presents a slide lecture about their work or developments in the field, which is free and open to the public. When appropriate, a workshop is also offered.

    · 2024 Event Date: TBA

    · Registration: TBA

    View our previous Fibers Hawai'i events

    Annual Statewide Exhibition

    About Our Annual Statewide Exhibition

    Daniel Moe, Tattooed Makau, Glass, Hawai'i Island Held annually since 1967, the Hawai‘i Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibition features the finest traditional and contemporary craft from across the state of Hawai‘i. Our juror visits each island to make public presentations and select the very best work to be included in the exhibition. Additinally, the juror will present their work or discuss their profession in the arts during a free lecture that is open to the public.

    · 2024 Event Date: TBA

    · Registration: TBA

    View our previous Annual Statewide Exhibtions




    HAWAII CRAFTSMEN IS SUPPORTED BY THE HAWAI’I STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS,  THE HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE ATHERTON FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE COOKE FOUNDATION, THE MCINERNY FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, THE LAILA TWIGG-SMITH ART FUND, SEVERAL PRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATIONS AND OUR MEMBERS

    HAWAI‘I CRAFTSMEN 1110 NUUANU AVE, HONOLULU, HI 96817info@hawaiicraftsmen.org • 808-521-3282

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