---
title: 2026 Full Bleed
description: >-
  Juried exhibition at Wailoa Center in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for Hawaiʻi-based 2D and
  3D artists working in anime, manga, graffiti and urban art. $1,200 first
  prize.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/2c9943dd-ea06-47e5-8d1b-b4551cc1712f'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-06'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Hawaii Island Art Alliance
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/hawaii-island-art-alliance'
deadline: '2026-09-04'
entryFee: 20 USD
location: 'Wailoa Center, Hilo, HI, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Monetary prizes for 1st ($1,200), 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention and Peopleʻs
  Choice; 75% of sales to the artist
disciplines:
  - anime
  - manga
  - graffiti
  - urban art
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
---

# 2026 Full Bleed

**Hosted by:** Hawaii Island Art Alliance

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Wailoa Center, Hilo, HI, United States | **Deadline:** September 4, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $20

## About This Program

> "Manga, anime, urban art and graffiti — artwork styles at the fringes of the canon"

This exhibition seeks to highlight artists and artwork styles at the fringes of the canon. What new visions and new inspirations can you express through the lenses of the popular styles of graffiti, urban art, anime and manga. The inspiration for this exhibit is to give a stage to young artists to share their works with the community at large. Our aim is to create the space for emerging artists to exhibit alongside established artists, to support budding artistic careers and to build relationships with artists across generations and genres. Open to all Hawaiʻi based 2D and 3D artists in genre of anime, manga, graffiti or urban art. This exhibit will be displayed in a State Parks facility, thus please keep all works family friendly. Artwork with sensitive subject matter (i.e. nudity, offensive religious or political statements, and/or violence) may be juried out. No NSFW. As part of the exhibit we will have themed events, including an opening reception with a graffiti battle and a cosplay fashion show at the close of the exhibit.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** anime, manga, graffiti, urban art
- **Note:** Open to Hawaii State residents. Open to any media (2D, 3D, video, etc) in the genre of anime, manga, graffiti or urban art. No AI generated or assisted art will be accepted. Artwork must have been created in the past four years. Artwork can NOT have been previously exhibited at Wailoa Center. For 2D works larger than 7' tall x 9' wide or 3D works taller than 10' or wider than 6', please contact Wailoa Center. This exhibit will be displayed in a State Parks facility, thus artwork with sensitive subject matter (i.e. nudity, offensive religious or political statements, and/or violence) may be juried out. NO NSFW. If accepted, all work MUST be gallery quality installation ready to hang or be easily installed. Maximum of five entries per artist. Off-island artists are responsible for all return shipping costs and must provide a valid FedEx account number and shipping instructions; UPS and USPS return shipping is not available.

### Additional Requirements

Completed portfolio on CaFÉ with 1–5 artwork samples; $20 non-refundable submission fee per entry; artist statement (filled out when making your CaFÉ account, max 2000 characters); description of each artwork (filled out when creating your CaFÉ portfolio, max 2000 characters). Maximum file size 5 MB; high quality images recommended with longest edge at 1200 pixels, sRGB, jpeg.

## Compensation & Benefits

Monetary prizes for 1st ($1,200), 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention and Peopleʻs Choice; 75% of sales to the artist

**Includes:** Prize

Monetary prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention and Peopleʻs Choice. 1st Place $1,200. For any work sold, 75% of sales goes to the artist and 25% goes to HIAA for support of artists, art opportunities and exhibitions at Wailoa Center.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** June 3, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 4, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 25, 2026
- **Program End:** October 29, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** dlnr.sp.wailoacenter@hawaii.gov

**Phone:** 808-933-0416

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.wailoacenter.com/exhibitions-1