Prospectus

Inspired by the Riḍván 2026 Message, which acknowledges that “hope is a scarce and precious resource,” and deeply encouraged by the assurance that the Bahá’í community remains “ever hopeful and firm because it is witnessing, through experience, the transforming power of the Faith in community life,” In this spirit, we have chosen the theme of Manaʻolana (Translation: to hope; to trust in; to be buoyed up, as the mind; not to sink, in opposition)

“Rely upon God. Trust in Him. Praise Him, and call Him continually to mind. He verily turneth trouble into ease, and sorrow into solace, and toil into utter peace. He verily hath dominion over all things.” ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

IMPORTANT DATES:

1. Art Submissions – Works of art to be accepted at the National Bahaʻi Center beginning on November 26, 2026. It is requested that each piece of art be accompanied by an inspirational quotation.
2. Reception – Sunday, February 14, 2027  3:00–6:00 PM  
3. Closing Reception – Sunday, May, 2027  3:00–6:00 PM 

TYPES OF ARTWORKS WELCOMED:

A wide range of artworks may be submitted for display, including fiber arts, weaving, ceramic, digital format, drawing, jewelry, metal, oil, pastel, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile, watercolor, woodwork and video.

SPECIAL CRITERIA:

Please share a quotation that inspired you or one you wish to accompany your work. 

WAIVER AGREEMENT:

By submitting my art through this form I am giving permission for the art pieces I have submitted for the Manaʻolana Art Show 2026-2027 to be displayed at the National Bahá’í Center in Nuʻuanu to also be part of the digital version of the art show located on the Hawaiʻi Bahá’i website, https://bahaihawaii.org I also give permission for the following contact information to be displayed with my artwork: Email, Phone Number and Website.

DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS:

1. Please use the online submission form below to detail your art for submission.
2. Print and attach the completed ID tags to your artwork.
3. Ship artwork: All shipped artwork should be sent to: 

Frank Hernandez c/o Hawai`i National Bahá’i Center
3264 Allan Place
Honolulu, Hawai`i, 96817

Artwork must be packaged in sturdy, reshipable boxes with paid return shipping labels, or a check made to Frank Hernandez for the amount of return shipping. All two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang, meaning screweyes and picture hanging wire are installed. Watercolors, drawings, prints, or any works on paper must be framed under glass or plastic.

Please email [email protected] with information regarding carrier, tracking number, number of boxes, box sizes and estimated date of arrival. Notification of artwork received will be acknowledged. 

Alternatively, you may bring your artwork in person to the National Bahá’i Center.

Right to review: We reserve the right to return artwork which is not in keeping with the spirit of the show.