Maui Art Galleries, Museums, Supplies & More

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Today we want to discuss everything we know about art in Maui and here at FindArtNearYou the goal is to get you all the info you need as quickly as possible so we will kick this off by getting right into the best art galleries and museums near you where you can see some of the finest exhibitions and collections the city has to offer.

After that we will discuss a variety of other topics like local art supply stores, events, festivals, dealers, appraisers, walking tours, sculptures and statues, art classes, studios for rent, and the top frame shops in your area.

If you are after any specific section you can jump straight to it using the table of contents on the left and we are also including a Maui art map with all of the various places we mention throughout the post pinned on it.

Best Art Galleries & Museums In Maui

If you want to check out the best art galleries and museums in Maui you can head to:

Maui Hands is open from 10am to 6pm daily and is the collaborative effort of 300 local artists who work in every media and style. Fine paintings, prints, photography, woodwork, pottery, blown glass, furniture, sculpture, linens, and a vast selection of fine and casual jewelry are all available as is the island’s greatest collection of Ni’ihau shell lei.

Viewpoints Gallery is open from 11am to 5pm daily and has proudly shown genuine fine art in Los Altos since 1972. The gallery is now owned and maintained by fourteen artists near you, many of who are award-winning members of regional and national art societies.

The state’s oldest art gallery having been in business since 1970 is The Village Galleries where they sell stunning original paintings, jewelry, and other products from 10am to 6pm daily.

Hot Island Glass is a collaborative effort between glassblowers Chris Richards and Chris Lowry who have been producing magnificent sculptures out of molten glass since the early 1990’s while also selling high-quality containers and one-of-a-kind sculptures, many of which represent the rich colors and forms of the Hawaiian Islands.

The Lahaina Arts Society (LAS) is open from 10am to 4pm daily and was founded by a group of artists who held informal displays along the sea wall and in the park close to the Pioneer Inn in the 1960’s. You’ll find some of the state’s most skilled painters on display and they are dedicated to showcasing, supporting, marketing, and mentoring local artists.

Sargent’s Fine Art features a broad selection of over 40 creators from the island and around the globe making it one of the most vibrant galleries in the Pacific art community due to its diverse range of media and genres. You can visit them from 10am to 9:30pm Monday through Thursday, until 10pm on weekend nights, and from 11am to 9pm on Sunday.

All of the prints are manufactured with the finest materials available today and are of the highest archival quality at Andrew Shoemaker Fine Art in your area which is open from 11am to 5pm daily.

At Lahaina Galleries Jim and Nancy Killett treat their creators, customers, staff, and community as if they were family and you can visit them from 10am to 9pm daily.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center opened in 1994 fulfilling a long-held ambition of residents to provide a world-class gathering place for the arts. The MACC is also a venue for arts education serving all ages from pre-school to adult to improve creative education in schools and professional development for instructors.

Paia Contemporary Gallery was founded in 2007 as an online abstract gallery representing established international and Hawaii contemporary abstract artists who create abstract paintings, abstract wood sculptures, abstract ceramic sculptures, and abstract glass sculptures.

Materials & Supplies Near You

When you need to buy new materials or supplies go to one of these local art stores:

The first Hawaiian scrapbook store was Island Paperie and it is the top source of exclusive Hawaii scrapbooking supplies and paper crafts. Since its inception in 2001 it has designed and manufactured over 4,000 tropical scrapbooking papers, laser cuts, and rubber stamps.

HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts outlets are conveniently placed on three islands and everything on a crafter’s wish list can be found.

Shows & Events

The best art shows, festivals, and events in your area would be:

The Seabury Hall Craft Fair has been a much-anticipated event for hundreds of Maui craftspeople for the over forty years it has been going down and has evolved into a place for these artisans to share their wares with both locals and visitors.

The Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua has held Celebration of the Arts which is regarded as one of Hawaii’s top yearly cultural events for over twenty years. Films, panel discussions, hands-on art activities, and demonstrations of songs, chants, and dances centered on topics like Ko Makou Alanui Kupuna and Ka Aina, Ke Kai, Ke Kanaka…Na Kakoo Nohona are on the agenda.

The Maui County Festival is the county’s largest product display as over 75 product sellers will sell hundreds of locally crafted items including cuisine, art, crafts, jewelry, apparel, home goods, gifts, collectibles, and more through virtual and in-person booths. Since its inception in 2014 the festival has drawn approximately 60,000 residents and visitors.

Art Dealers & Appraisers

When you want to buy something new or learn the current value of something in your collection you can go to art dealers and appraisers in town:

For more than 50 years Martin & MacArthur’s craftsmen have been the finest makers of koa furniture and elegant home accessories.

Wyland Galleries provides breathtaking views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai where breaching whales are abundant and Wyland’s bronze sculptures, original oils, watercolors, and fine art giclee reproductions are on display in the gallery.

One-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, clothing, and artwork near you can be found at Maui Ocean Arts.

Evo Art Maui is a higher purpose art gallery in Lahaina that caters to all fine art enthusiasts and collectors.

Maui Hands represents over 300 Hawai’i artists, artisans, and jewelers offering unique paintings, prints, photography, glasswork, pottery, woodwork, sculptures, home items, and more. Shop online or in person at their four galleries in your area at Makawao, Lhain, P’ia, and Hyatt K’anapali.

Walking Tours

Friday Night is Art Night held weekly in local galleries for the Lahaina Art Walk where you are invited to enjoy the scene, meet the artists, see new works, and listen to live music.

Sculptures & Statues

Another good way to enjoy nice weather would be to check out some of these statues and sculptures in your area:

  • Maui Releasing the Sun at 1 Keolani Pl
  • Life Size Whale Statue at S Kihei Rd
  • The Great Buddha at 12 Ala Moana St

We also need to mention the Turnbull Studios & Sculpture Garden that we put in the studios list because those are a little harder to find but the sculpture garden is a can’t miss.

Shige Yamada’s Maui Releasing the Sun is a towering sculpture in the courtyard outside Kahului International Airport that is one of the most prominent works in the Hawaiian Islands and it was dedicated in 1992.

Statue of a Life-Sized Whale shows a painted concrete whale swimming endlessly in an ocean of air above a cement patio sea.

Maui Art Classes

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Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids, teens, or adults some of the best Maui art schools and classes can be found at:

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is a community-based non-degree-granting visual arts education institution where classes, workshops, and camps are available for people of all ages and artistic talents. Hui lessons are taught by experienced teaching artists and include drawing, painting, photography, printing, jewelry, ceramics, glassblowing, Hawaiian arts, and more. As part of their visiting artist program the Hui regularly brings renowned teaching artists to Maui.

Providing the public with hands-on glassblowing experiences is what Moana Glass is known for as individuals and small groups can benefit from private courses. Large groups are also welcome and they have a variety of alternatives for corporate events, teambuilding, wedding parties, birthday parties, and more.

Maui Mobile Art Classes combine the technical competence and knowledgeable curriculum of professional art education with the pleasure of magic and playing games as well as the intuitive healing and safe space of art therapy in a new and totally unique way. It is suitable for both novice and experienced creators.

Art E Studio is located in Lahaina and is a specialized art school that teaches children and adults the fine art of oil and acrylic painting. Darice Machel McGuire is the instructor and has over 40 years of experience in the fine arts.

Art classes are also available at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Studios For Rent Near You

You can try to rent art studio space in your area at:

The Treehouse Art Studios is a group of artists who work on their crafts in an industrial facility on the North Shore and the studio has both private and shared spaces creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for creators to work together.

Turnbull Studios is a working artist gallery and studio that contains over 30 local artists as well as a magnificent sculpture garden with sculptures and indigenous food plants.

Maui Hands Galleries might also have studio space available and there could also be some at Atelier or Art E Studio.

Framing

Some of the most highly recommended places to go for art framing in Maui are:

Picture It Framed is a one-stop shop for all of your custom picture frame needs because the entire staff is knowledgeable on framing and design.

For a full-service framing company who specializes in design consultancy, fine art sales, and installations contact Metropolitan Fine Art & Framing.

Pictures Plus attempts to produce high-quality products that clients will enjoy and at the production site in Kapolei they manufacture, press, and make all of the prints and frames near you.

Maui Fine Art Gallery & Picture Framing represents over 25 local artists and offers a wide range of art including original oil paintings, pictures on aluminum, enamel paintings, hand blown glass vases and sculptures, etched aluminum art, ceramic art, wood carvings, koa paddles, and much more.

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Have Fun Enjoying The Maui Art Scene

We tried to cover the full art scene near you today. We listed the best galleries, museums, events, shows, local supply stores, dealers, appraisers, walking tours, sculptures, classes, studios, and framers in your area that you may want to check out.

Those who are still reading this probably love art as much as we do. Why don’t you use the comments to share your own tips or to let us know if you think we got anything wrong.

We hope you enjoy your time at the best Maui art galleries, museums, supply stores, or doing whatever else you plan to do with the info.

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This post and all of the posts on our site are edited by Dan Soloman who has been a huge fan of art since he was a little kid. His mother was a good local artist, and she taught him the trade from a very early age. He studied art and its history in both high school and college, has worked at multiple galleries, and recently has begun creating and editing online content for this site and some other online media platforms.

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