The 3 Best Art Galleries Around the Maui Area

Maui’s art scene reflects the island’s mix of culture, history and contemporary creativity, and it draws both residents and visitors into gallery spaces year-round. In the Best of Maui readers’ choice contest, locals highlighted the galleries that bring that creative energy to life. Whether someone prefers traditional fine art, modern interpretations of Hawaii’s landscape or pieces crafted by island artisans, these selections show how strong the visual-arts community has become.

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center opens its doors at the historic Kaluanui Estate in Makawao, where it focuses on visual-arts education, exhibitions and hands-on engagement. The organization offers classes across painting, drawing, glass, jewelry, printmaking and other media, along with studios and gallery shows that highlight work from local and visiting artists. Its mission centers on fostering creativity while preserving the estate itself, creating a place where art, education and Maui’s history intersect.

Paint Aloha by A.R.C. features the work of artist Annabelle Ramil-Costa, known as Belle, who blends her fine-arts and graphic-design background with influences from Hawaii and the Philippines. Her paintings reflect the spirit of aloha through subjects such as native wildlife, tropical plants and cultural symbols, including the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa. The gallery, located in Kihei, also reflects her commitment to sharing stories of island life through color and movement.

Uʻi Gallery in Kahului showcases original oil paintings by artist Rachael Ray alongside handcrafted work from Hawaii-based creators. The shop includes items such as koa-wood pieces, Niʻihau-shell jewelry, Tahitian-pearl designs and locally inspired home décor. The gallery presents these works as part of a broader celebration of Hawaiian artistry, giving shoppers access to pieces made with traditional materials and contemporary style.

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