Printmaking Studio Celebrates Success with Juried Selection

In the Ulu, a gel print by Leila Anasazi, was selected for the Honolulu Printmakers 98th Annual Juried Exhibition. Contributed photo

Pa’a Printmakers News Release

Less than a year after opening, Paʻa Printmakers is already making its mark on the statewide art scene. The studio is proud to announce that student and Kaunakakai resident Leila Anasazi has been selected for the Honolulu Printmakers 98th Annual Juried Exhibition, opening April 3, 2026, at the Downtown Arts Center in Honolulu.

Anasazi is one of only 68 artists chosen from across Hawai’i. Her accepted piece, “In the Ulu,” was created using gel plate printing — a medium she only first discovered in January during a workshop at Paʻa Printmakers taught by visiting Oahu artist Helena Noordoff.

“We are thrilled to see our local artists gaining statewide recognition so quickly,” said Keao Chow. “Paʻa Printmakers was founded to provide the tools and space for this kind of creativity to flourish right here on Molokai.”

The studio’s success stems from a recent collaboration with Honolulu Printmakers, which has brought several visiting experts to the island to teach specialized print- and book-making techniques. The momentum continues this month with two new workshops scheduled for March.

Paʻa Printmakers offers informal open studio hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. 

The studio is located at 201 Ala Malama Avenue, Unit 111, right next to Haunani’s Flowers.

For more information, visit the studio in person or check class listings at honoluluprintmakers.org/classes.