Schaefer Portrait Challenge September 9, 2009

The Schaefer Portrait Challenge was first held in 2003 in Maui. The triennial exhibition was inspired by the acclaimed Archibald Prize portrait competition held in Australia. The statewide, juried competition includes 56 artworks by 53 Hawaii artists, representing Maui, Oahu, Big Island, and Kauai. The artists range from established figures in the art community to promising college students. They all competed for one of the biggest art competition awards in Hawaii including the $15,000 Jurors' Choice Award. Other monetary awards included a $5,000 People's Choice Award.