HANDCRAFTERS AND ARTISANS ALLIANCE
was established in 1999. A state-wide non-profit organization, HAA is Hawaii's trade association for handcrafters and artists. HAA hosts arts and crafts events monthly as well as special events. HAA's website: www.icb-web.net/haa

HAWAII CRAFTSMEN, a statewide non-profit organization, was founded in 1966 to meet the needs expressed by local craft artists. HC organizes juried exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations and workshops. HC's website:  www.hawaiicraftsmen.org.

PACIFIC HANDCRAFTERS GUILD was established in 1974 to give artists and craftspeople opportunities to exhibit and sell their work. They host 4 craft festivals per year as well as special events. For more information about the PHG go to their website: www.PacificHandcraftersGuild.com

CREATIONS OF HAWAI'I (CoH), a division of the Mela Kealoha-Lindsey Foundation, is an organization whose mission is to bring together businesses, offer opportunities for professional growth through education on the cultural arts, share positive ideas and promote the "spirit of Aloha" among its members, their clients and the community. CoH produces approx 100 days of craft and/or gift events per year. CoH membership is open to craftspeople and wholesale/resale businesses, who may participate in respective CoH events that include their category. CoH website: www.ByMela.com (click "Creations of Hawaii")

Hawaii Craftsmen's website has a wonderful list of arts and crafts organizations. Click here to get there.