How It Works
Artists submit artwork that fit the June Inspiration theme. Pick a favorite artist, object, or style and create something new based on an inspiration! There are generally no restrictions on size* or materials, and all mediums are acceptable; however, Artwork must be an Artist’s original work and NOT AI-generated. In your submission comments tell us what inspired you and/or bring along something that represents your inspiration – a photo, perhaps a fabric swatch, or something else.
Visitors to the Fair will vote for their favorite entry. The entry with the most votes will win First Prize and a $250 cash prize. Second Prize will be $100 and Third Prize will be $50.
Artists are invited to sell their entry at the Fair but they are not required to do so. Note that the Big Island Art Fair charges a 20% commission for all sales. If you are not present but indicate on the form below you wish to sell your entry, the Big Island Art Fair will conduct the sale for you and forward the net proceeds.
* Note: Artwork must be capable of being displayed on the stage in Kahilu Town Hall. Artists are encouraged to supply their own easel or stand and are required to do so for artwork larger than 18 inches.
Contest Rules
- There is no fee to enter, but you must be at least a part-time resident of the Big Island of Hawaii.
- The deadline to enter (via the form below) is 11:59PM HST the Tuesday before the Fair.
- To be eligible, entries must to be delivered to Kahilu Town Hall (Fair location) during Fair hours no later then 1:00PM on Friday. (Delivery by 10:00 am on Thursday is strongly recommended.) Once delivered, the entry must remain on display at the Fair until the Winners Announcement on Saturday.
- Contest Voting:
- Visitors to the Fair will vote for their favorite entry
- One vote per visitor per day
- Voting will be during Fair hours, beginning at Fair open on Thursday until 2:00PM Saturday
- Contest Winners Announcement and Prizes:
- Contest Winners will be announced at the Fair on Saturday at 3:00PM
- Prizes shall be awarded as follows:
- Most votes – First Prize of $250
- Second most votes – Second Prize of $100
- Third most votes – Third Prize of $50
- You do not have to be present to win (although highly encouraged!)
- Unsold entries must be picked up by 5:00PM on Saturday, the last day of the Fair. If you are not personally picking up your entry please contact Kathy Sprinkle (kathy@bigislandartfair.com) to discuss arrangements.
- The Big Island Art Fair ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, THEFT, OR DAMAGE TO ENTRIES.
- The Big Island Art Fair reserves the right to limit the number of entries and disallow entries that, at its sole discretion, do not meet the contest’s criteria or are not in the best interest of the Big Island Art Fair. The Fair is a family friendly event so entries should be suitable for viewing by all ages.
- The Big Island Art Fair is not responsible for any typographical errors in the announcement of any prize or these rules. No responsibility or liability is assumed by the Big Island Art Fair for technical problems, malfunctions, human error, or other occurrence or circumstance which may affect the operation or outcome of the contest. If for any reason the contest is not capable of running as planned, the Big Island Art Fair reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest.
Contest Sponsor: Everyday Enterprises LLC DBA Big Island Art Fair (“Big Island Art Fair” or “Fair”).
**THE JUNE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED***