Wings and Woodlands: A Tribute to Native Birds and Forests 🎨🕊️

2026 Art Exhibit | Kaua‘i Society of Artists Gallery | Kukui Grove Center

The Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project and Birds Not Mosquitoes are partnering again with the Kaua‘i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project to celebrate Hawai’i’s native manu through art!

🖼 Exhibit Dates: Nov 7 – Nov 12, 2026
 🎉 Opening Reception: Nov 6, 2026

We invite artists of all ages and experience levels to submit 2D & 3D artwork inspired by Kaua‘i’s native birds and their habitats, including: Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and featherwork.

Artwork Submission Guidelines:

📍 Mail/Drop off Locations:

  • By Mail:  KFBRP, PO Box 57 PO Box 57 (USPS mail) OR C/O Gay & Robinson Field Office, Building 800 (Courier) 1 Kaumakani Ave, Kaumakani, HI 96747
  • Hand-Delivery:
    • Primary Location:
       DOFAW Field Operations Baseyard
      4398 Pua Loke St. #D, Lihue, HI 96766
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(Drop off instructions:  It’s a bit tricky to find- you’ll have to continue down our small street past the old water department building and the ag department, to a parking lot at the end of the street. Park there and call our office phone number at 808-855-5731, and someone can come out and meet you to show you where our office is.)

  • Alternative Drop-Off:
     KSA Gallery (Kukui Grove Center)
    📅 November 4th: 1PM-6PM and November 5th: 1PM-6PM (Do not drop off at the gallery before

Northshore Drop-Off:

Please contact Thomas Daubert (thomas@kilaueapoint.org) to coordinate drop off.

  • For Digital Art Work

🎨 Display & Sales Options –  Artists may choose to:

  • Display only (must pick up artwork post-exhibit)
  • Donate a portion of sales (25%, 50%, or 75%)
  • Donate your artwork

📌 All wall art must have hanging wire securely attached.

Selection & Display Criteria:

Our goal is to celebrate our native birds and display as many artists as possible. If space runs out, priority will be given to:

  • Artwork received by Oct 30, 2026
  • Art featuring Kaua‘i’s native birds
  • Pieces showcasing Hawaiian native birds
  • Ensuring each artist has at least one piece displayed
  • Higher percentage of sales donated

Note: We have not run out of space in previous exhibits.

Let your creativity take flight! Capture the vibrant colors, unique features, and beauty of Hawai‘i’s forest birds. 🌿✨

Mahalo to all the artists helping to showcase and protect these incredible manu! 💛🐦

Find all details HERE.