A Year of Flowers 2027

Artist Collective Onboarding & Project Details

Join The Artist Collective

A Collaborative Calendar

Celebrating Local Art &

Community Resilience

The Year of Flowers is an annual curated calendar and print collection bringing together Oʻahu artists to honor local flora, native species, and island life. More than just a calendar, this project serves as a collective canvas—amplifying local creators while generating reciprocal support for community initiatives across the islands.

2027 Artists

HAWAIʻI WOMEN'S ARTIST COLLECTIVE • OʻAHU

Malia Chau

"Connecting with my heritage to celebrate the subtle magic of island flora and light."

Mediums: Acrylic, Watercolor, & Digital Drawing Studio: Kula Collections @Kula_Collections

When Malia moved to Oʻahu in 2018, her artistic practice became a personal journey to reconnect with her Hawaiian roots. Translating the subtle magic of island life—from light filtering through leaves to the joy of being draped in lei—her work celebrates local flora while inviting others to explore their own backyards and ancestral heritage with reverence and wonder.

Morgan Grae

Medium: Fine-Line Ink & Graphite

Studio: The Color Grae @morgan.grae.art

"Noticing and appreciating the smallest little details is an artist’s superpower."

Drawing from childhood memories of wild sweet peas along Oregon backroads and a lineage of creative women, Morgan Grae brings a quiet, contemplative depth to botanical art. Working primarily with pen, pencil, and worn nibs, her stark black-and-white drawings highlight shadow play, intricate leaf patterns, and delicate textures—inspiring viewers to slow down and take a closer look at the natural world.

Jax Preciado

Medium: Liquid Acrylic, Watercolor, & Mixed Media

Studio: Jax Preciado Creative @JaxPreciado_Creative

"Painting faces and flowers as a quiet practice of presence, patience, and tenderness."

Flowers are a constant reminder of emotional reclamation and growth. Creating these botanical pieces is my practice of presence, patience, and tenderness: turning daily observations of island light, shadows, and flora into space for all of us to pause and bloom. I wanted to curate a calendar that feels like a shared home for local artistry—bringing together different mediums, textures, and island perspectives so that every single month offers a moment of grounding beauty."

Rooted in a lineage of powerful, creative women, visual artist Jax Preciado uses her studio practice to transform daily observations into intentional art. Her work balances raw, reflective watercolor washes with vibrant, decisive acrylic movements—inviting viewers to honor the strength of gentleness and hold truth and tenderness in the exact same breath.

Creative Connection

as Community Health

Learn more about Reciprocal Futures

Studies show that regular engagement in arts and culture supports overall well-being and longevity at rates comparable to physical exercise. Creative expression isn't a luxury—it is essential healthcare, community resilience, and human connection.

The A Year of Flowers 2027 calendar is the founding project under Reciprocal Futures. We are building a supportive peer guild where local creators share resources, elevate each other's work, and make art accessible across the islands.

Submission & Artwork Guidelines

Key Dates:

• Draft Files Due: Friday, 9/25/2026 by 6 PM

• Final High-Res Files Due: Friday, 10/2/2026 by 6 PM

Theme: Flowers, native flora, or island-inspired botanical elements.

Mediums Accepted: Digital files of all visual mediums—watercolor, acrylic, oil, digital illustration, printmaking, photography, or mixed media.

Quick File & Naming Format:

• Resolution: High-resolution scan or photo (minimum 300 DPI, .JPG or .PNG).

• Accepted Ratios: 4:5 (Vertical), 5:4 (Horizontal), or 1:1 (Square).

• Standard File Naming Format:

Year.Month_FirstName_LastName_AspectRatio_ArtworkTitle_Number.ext

(Example: 2026.10_Jane_Doe_4x5_Hibiscus_01.jpg)

Quick Checklist Before Final Upload:

[ ] 4 Artwork Files Total (300 DPI high-resolution .JPG or .PNG; at least one 1:1 square ratio)

[ ] Files accurately named using the format above (numbered 01 through 04 with aspect ratio 4x5, 5x4, or 1x1)

[ ] 1 Artist Profile Photo (1:1 square crop, clean background)

[ ] 2–4 Social Media / Bio Photos (at least one clear headshot and one "in action" shot)

[ ] 1–2 sentence description for each piece + 1–2 sentence bio

Copyright & Rights: You retain 100% ownership of your original artwork. By submitting, you grant us permission to print and display your artwork for the calendar and related promotional materials.

What Artists Participating in

A Year of Flowers Receive

  • Automatic Founding Membership: You are immediately enrolled in the Artist Collective with zero fees or dues ever.

  • Direct Credit & Visibility: Your name, bio, social handle, and website/portfolio URL printed alongside your featured artwork and on our digital platforms.

  • Feature at Pop-Up Exhibitions: Priority inclusion in any launch events, gallery pop-ups, or art walks celebrating the release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact Jax with any other questions.

jax@jaxpreciado.com

  • A: We welcome original paintings, watercolor studies, digital illustrations, mixed media, and photography centered on Hawaiian flora, local botanical life, and seasonal flowers.

  • Each artist submits 4 total floral pieces. Three of your pieces will be featured across the 12 months. Month 1 serves as your primary feature (full image + bio + artwork story + fun studio facts), while Months 2 & 3 feature your artwork alongside a short 2-sentence story and your social handle.

  • A: This calendar is the founding initiative under Reciprocal Futures—a collaborative effort to build supportive creative infrastructure, share business transparency, and increase access to art across Hawaiʻi. Recent research shows that engagement in arts and culture significantly boosts individual health and community resilience. Creative expression isn't just aesthetic; it's vital care.

  • We are proud to partner locally with Kiʻikau Printers. Nicole and the team at Kiʻikau have opened up a full two-page layout grid for us, giving us the freedom to showcase both your master artwork and your personal story.

  • A: Yes! You can opt into our bundled Collective Greeting Card Set. This uses 1 of your 4 submitted calendar pieces (zero extra work for you!) to create a locally printed A2 or A7 folded card set that we can sell individually, in sets at holiday markets, or bundle into boutique wholesale displays.

  • A: Everything is gathered through our single Artist Collective Tally Form. Deposits ($50 for Phase 2; $55 for Phase 3) can be sent directly via Venmo to Jax.