Prospectus

Inspired by the success of our Family Conferences and the March 19 letter from the Universal House of Justice, we have chosen the theme Mālama ʻOhana for the upcoming Art Show. This theme emphasizes the importance of caring, nurturing and protecting, not only for one’s own family, but also for the broader and even world community. It calls upon individuals to engage in acts of service, support, and compassion toward others, recognizing that we are all interconnected, and that caring for one another strengthens the very fabric of our society.

“My home is the home of peace. My home is the home of joy and delight. My home is the home of laughter and exultation. Whosoever enters through the portals of this home must go out with gladsome heart. This is the home of light; whosoever enters here must become illumined. This is the home of knowledge: the one who enters it must receive knowledge. This is the home of love: those who come in must learn the lessons of love; thus may they know how to love each other.” ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

IMPORTANT DATES:

1. Art Submissions – Works of art to be accepted at the National Bahaʻi Center beginning on the Day of the Covenant (November 25, 2025).
2. Art Workshops – Two workshops for all ages are presently scheduled at the National Bahaʻi Center: Saturday, November 15, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm and
   Saturday, January 10, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
3. Receptions – Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. and Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 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 Mālama ʻOhana Art Show 2025-2026 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.