The Volcano Art Center Gallery

Deadline: Ongoing

The Volcano Art Center Gallery
Gallery & Gift Shop
EXHIBITION or CONSIGNMENT
Volcano, HI



The Volcano Art Center Gallery features art and fine crafts by over 300 artists, many whose work is strongly influenced by the majesty of Kilauea.

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Exhibit Guidelines explain the process for for visual artists in all media to be considered for special exhibition in our Gallery.


EXHIBIT GUIDELINES (truncated)

The Volcano Art Center (VAC) provides opportunities for visual artists in all media to exhibit their work in the Volcano Art Center Gallery. VAC operates the Gallery under a Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service to enhance the interpretive programs of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) by actively supporting Hawai'i's artistic community and its multicultural background and by showcasing a broad cross-section of talent, including native Hawaiian artists.

Artists who would like to have their work considered for a solo or group exhibit in the VAC Gallery should think about how their work fits the mission of VAC and the interpretive goals of HVNP. The VAC mission is to "...promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai'i's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts." HVNP's agreement with VAC states that VAC will feature work that has a direct relationship to the Hawaiian culture and the scenic and natural values of the Park and Hawai'i.

VAC's special exhibit room contains 240 square feet of space, and is appropriate for special exhibitions by a group as well as solo exhibits. Exhibits in this space generally run for 6 weeks.

To have work considered for a special exhibit, please submit a proposal with the following:

The Gallery Exhibit Proposal cover sheet: volcanoartcenter.org/GalleryExhibitProposal.pdf

Five to ten color photos, color copies, or slides of the type of work being proposed for exhibit. If you have work posted on a web site, please provide the web address.

A resume or bio of yourself (or others, if a group show is proposed) as it relates to your artwork. Extensive exhibition experience is not a requirement.

Any special requirements for proper display of the artwork. Because of the historic nature of our Gallery building, we are unable to show work that requires climate control, specialized lighting, high security, a reinforced floor, or certain other special needs.

The expected wholesale price range of the work to be shown.

Proposals should be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope large enough to accommodate your photos and any other items you would like returned.

Proposals may be hand delivered or mailed.

Volcano Art Center Gallery
Attn: Gallery Manager
P.O. Box 129
Volcano, HI 96785
E-mail gallery@volcanoartcenter.org


CONSIGNMENT GUIDELINES (truncated)

The Volcano Art Center (VAC) provides ongoing opportunities for visual artists in all media to sell their work on consignment in the Volcano Art Center Gallery. It is operated under a Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service, as an enhancement to the interpretive programs of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP). Before submitting work, artists should think about how their work fits both the mission of VAC and the requirements of HVNP.

VAC's mission is to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai'i's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Our agreement with HVNP is that we will offer items which have a direct relationship to the Hawaiian culture, and the scenic and natural values of the Park and Hawai'i. Souvenir and/or gift items, convenience merchandise, items that are machine or commercially manufactured, or foreign import items are not allowed under our Park agreement. Only handcrafted items that meet all of the above will be considered.

If you feel your work meets these criteria and would like to have it considered, please submit a brief portfolio, including color images (slides, photos, or color copies) of the work you would like us to consider, plus any additional background material that you feel is relevant. A wholesale price list and listing of other locations where you currently sell your work would be helpful. If you have a web site where your work can be viewed, you may give us the web address in lieu of submitting images if the work on the site is reflective of the work you would like us to consider.

Submit your materials via E-mail (gallery@volcanoartcenter.org) to our Gallery Manager, or via mail to:

Volcano Art Center Gallery
Attn: Gallery Manager
P.O. Box 129
Volcano, HI 96785