Hawai'i Pacific University recognizes that exposure to art in various media enriches the life of its community of students, faculty, and staff. Also, the University is a longtime supporter of the arts in the public community.

The primary focus of the gallery is the showing of art in a variety of media produced by artists who live and work in Hawaii. The gallery provides 2,000 square feet of open exhibition space allowing for wall-mounted and free-standing displays.

The Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery presents a schedule of seven exhibitions throughout the academic year.

The schedule includes the "HPU Invitational", an annual spring exhibition of work by HPU students, faculty, and staff. All students, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in art courses, are encouraged to submit works of art they have created for this juried exhibition. Notices providing details on submitting work for this exhibition are posted at the beginning of each spring semester on all campuses and on this Web site.

HPU students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take advantage of viewing and enjoying the year round gallery exhibitions. The public is invited at any time during the gallery's hours of operation to view the exhibitions. Visitors to Hawaii and Hawai'i Pacific University's Hawai'i Loa campus may wish to include a gallery visit as a stop on their around-the-island trip. The panoramic view of the Koolau mountains from the front grand lanai of the Cooke Academic Center provides a memorable photo opportunity of your visit to Hawaii and Hawai'i Pacific University.