We limit calendar items to Maui’s nonprofit arts organizations and special events, and trust that you, our savvy reader, will turn to the websites and info provided to contact the events directly for further information.
Receiving Day: August 27, 9am-6pm
Opening Reception: September 13, 5-8pm
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) brings you Malama Wao Akua (Caring for the Realm of the Gods) – a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, Kaho‘olawe). Artists are invited to explore our watersheds and use their creative talents to raise awareness about the importance of protecting native species.
The following events are scheduled to take place, but the exact dates were not set at the time of our magazine’s publication. Please check back later or visit the event’s websites for details.
November & December, 2019 (Exact Dates TBA)
Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center (map)
More than 30 of the most Oscar-worthy films of the year are shown. More information will be available as the festival nears.
February–March, 2020 (Exact Dates TBA)
Viewpoints Gallery, Makawao (map)
This annual exhibit with works by over 50 of Hawai‘i’s premier artists offers a rare opportunity to become immersed in the culture, people, and heart of the Islands.
February Weekends, 2020 (Exact Dates TBA)
Throughout Maui
Each year collectors have an opportunity to visit artists in their studios over three weekends in February.
For schedule and info: MauiOpenStudios.com
Friday Night Is Art Night
Every Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 pm,
Lahaina’s galleries host openings, opportunities to meet the artists, live entertainment, and more.
Fine Arts Festivals
Under the Banyan Tree
Lahaina Arts Society presents weekend festivals of artists and crafters in Lahaina’s Banyan Tree Park, with live Hawaiian music and demonstrations. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Friday Town Parties
Each Friday, a different town on Maui celebrates with festivities, live music, art, fashion, food, and fun parties run from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Wailuku Town – first Friday
Lahaina Town – second Friday
Makawao Town – third Friday
Kihei Town – fourth Friday
Lana‘i – fifth Friday
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center
Makawao • ph: 808-572-6560
HuiNoeau.com
This nonprofit arts center below Makawao holds exhibits, lectures by visiting artists, and workshops.
Schaefer International Gallery
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Kahului • ph: 808-242-2787
MauiArts.org
Schaefer International Gallery is a versatile, 4,000 sq. foot exhibition space within the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s performing arts complex. Affectionally known as “The MACC” this is where island residents go for concerts, exhibits, and other arts and cultural events. This world-class facility is centrally located in Kahului.
Meet the Artists! The resort communities of Wailea and Kapalua both host Meet -the-Artist experiences, with artists exhibiting on-site in luxurious, open-air lobbies.
Artists Showcase
FOUR SEASONS RESORT WAILEA
Daily: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm Lower Lobby
Nightly: 5:30 to 10:00 pm Lobby Atrium
Meet Maui Artists
WAILEA BEACH RESORT MARRIOTT
Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays
8:00 am to 2:00pm
Other Hotel Art Venues
meet-the-artists in these other luxurious open-air “galleries”
Andaz Wailea
Hyatt Regency