Every Presidents’ Day week more than two dozen artists from Hawai‘i and the mainland participate, providing opportunities for the public to watch art happen before their eyes.
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.
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.
FirstLight Film Festival
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.
Celebration of Hawai‘i
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.
Maui Open Studios
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
ONGOING EVENTS
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
ART & CULTURAL CENTERS
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.
RESORT ART PROGRAMS
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