Architects as Artists 2026

On View January 22 - February 7, 2026 at Downtown Art Center

In this fourth occurrence of the Architects as Artists exhibition, we invite architects, architecture students and those who work in architecture firms or architecture-related fields in Hawaii who are also active as artists to introduce their works to a larger audience.

This exhibition will explore the sources of architects' inspiration in their work and art, and attempt to stimulate and deepen the public's interest and understanding for architecture and architects in Hawaii and Downtown Honolulu.

Registration Period: OCTOBER 1 - November 30, 2025

Participation Fee: $100 (Student $50 - due at time of art dropoff.

Eligibility: Architects, architectural engineers and architecture students, as well as those who work in architecture firms or architecture-related fields in Hawaii.

Works Eligible for Submission: Any form of art, such as paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, glass works, metal works, videos, photographs, etc. Each artist may submit up to 5 pieces.

Artwork Dropoff Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 (MLK Day) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Date of Exhibition: Thursday, January 22 to Saturday, February 7, 2026.

First Friday Closing Reception: Friday, February 6 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Artwork Pickup Date: Sunday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location of Show: Downtown Art Center Main Gallery, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor, Honolulu HI 96817

Exhibition Inquiries: exhibitions@downtownarthi.org


Join us to EXHIBIT and SELL your ART in a beautiful, spacious Downtown/Chinatown art space!

*Please read the Participation Guidelines here.

Mahalo to our Exhibition Sponsors!

AHL (Architects Hawaii, LTD)

SHAUNAGH ROBBINS

RANDALL K. FUJIKI, FAIA

SHERYL SEAMAN, AIA


 Photos from Architects as Artists 2024

All photos taken by Tracy Chan/Downtown Art Center