Molokai Artists Selected for State Exhibition

Hawaii Craftsmen News Release

Hawaii Craftsmen is thrilled to announce that eight exceptional artists from Molokai have been selected to have their artwork juried into the prestigious Hawaii Craftsmen 2024 Annual State Exhibition. This esteemed showcase is one of Hawaii’s premier juried exhibitions. Held annually since 1967, it highlights both traditional and contemporary craft from across the state.
From a staggering 522 entries submitted by 277 artists statewide, only 101 pieces were chosen by this year’s juror, Suzanne Isken. We are incredibly proud that eight artists from Molokai are among the 85 artists represented in this highly competitive show.

Congratulations to the following Molokai artists for their outstanding contributions: Arabella Ark for “Temple,” Daniel Bennett for “I Grew Up in an Orange Grove,” Jason Elder for “Na ho’omaka hou,” Patricia Golebieski for “Sacred Moloka’i,” Koko Johnson for “Golden Pot,” Kim Markham for “Marielito,” Mathayus Scherling for “Water Reflections,” and Paula Scott for “Geisha” and “The Natives.”

The exhibition will be open to the public beginning Friday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Downtown Arts Center, located at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Honolulu. Join us for the first Friday reception on Oct. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., and the artists’ reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 6-8 p.m.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition will run from Oct. 4-26. This event is free and open to the public.