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Symphony of Hawaiʻi Seas

Symphony of Hawaiʻi Seas

A Journey through Moʻolelo, Music, Art, and Science

2025 YOUTH OCEAN ART CONTEST & VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

Keiki Ocean Art Exhibit!

 E mālama i ke kai, a mālama ke kai iā ʻoe (care for the ocean and the ocean will care for you)

The exhibit originally scheduled for November 7 through 28 has been postponed. We do hope to reopen at The ARTS at Marks Garage January 9-February 27, 2026. Please stay tuned for updates!

The logo of the Symphony of the Hawaiʻi Seas with an octopus on the bottom left and a clef on it's head. The octopus is holding limu (algae) in one of it's tentacles while music notes in the shape of fish surround the background ocean.
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Dr. Beth Lenz
Community Engagement Specialist
(808)956-4284
ealenz@hawaii.edu

  • Please scan or submit a digital copy of the artwork (follow the digital image file specifications listed below)
  • For teachers submitting a large number of works, please submit a spreadsheet that includes all of the information below on the application form for each submission.
    • Student First Name, Student Last Name, Title of Artwork, School Name, School City, Teacher Name, Teacher Email, Parent/Guardian Name, Parent/Guardian Email.
  • Only one entry per student is allowed and only one entry as a class is allowed.
  • All original artwork must be two-dimensional and single-sided.
  • The artwork should feature at least one marine organism in Hawaiʻi and reflect the theme of “E mālama i ke kai, a mālama ke kai iā ʻoe” to show some ways we take care of the ocean and how the ocean takes care of us.
  • Artwork must be original in its entirety by the student(s).
  • Artwork may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted.  Please take a look at this link if you have any questions on whether something is within U.S. copyright laws: A guide to copyright and plagiarism.
  • Submitted artwork may be shared during the in person exhibit at The ARTS at Marks Garage in Honolulu Historic Art District from November 7 through November 28, 2025 and online as a Virtual Exhibition. 
  • Artwork may be used to promote the Symphony of the Hawaiʻi Seas and Hawaiʻi Sea Grant education activities.